Boozy bakes: Adult-only alcohol cupcakes

These boozy bakes are made with your favourite alcoholic tipples to give the sponges a more grown-up twist. From cocktail-inspired flavours such as mojito and pina colada to rich Guinness cupcakes, there are plenty of ways you can give your cupcakes a fun, boozy twist.

Pimms cupcakes
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These boozy bakes and adult cupcakes are made with an assortment of alcoholic tipples to give the sponges a grown-up twist and distinctly adults-only (delicious) flavour.

Not all cupcakes are for children. These boozy bakes are made with your favourite alcoholic tipples to give the sponges a more grown-up twist.

From cocktail-inspired flavours such as mojito and pina colada to rich Guinness cupcakes, there are plenty of ways you can give your favourite cupcake recipe a fun, boozy twist.

See all of our cupcakes with alcohol below...

Mojito cupcakes

Mojito cupcakes

Lime, rum and mint - these summery cocktails have all the flavours of a classic mojito cocktail.

Get the recipe: Mojito cupcakes

Pimms cupcakes

Pimms cupcakes

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A refreshing glass of Pimms is a summer must-have - and so are these fruity cupcakes. Drizzled in Pimms and topped with the classic fruit accompaniments, these cakes are just waiting for your summer party season to start.

Get the recipe: Pimms cupcakes

Baileys cupcakes

Baileys cupcakes

The smooth, creamy flavours of Irish cream liquor Baileys teamed with rich chocolate sponges - need we say more?

Get the recipe: Baileys cupcakes

Rum and raisin cupcakes

Rum and raisin cupcakes

Rum and raisin is a classic combination most commonly found in ice cream flavours - so why not in cupcake form?

Get the recipe: Rum and raisin cupcakes

Mulled wine cupcakes

Mulled wine cupcakes

All the warming, spiced flavours of mulled wine... in a cupcake. These cakes are the ultimate treat for a cold winter's night.

Get the recipe: Mulled wine cupcakes

Guinness cupcakes

Guinness cupcakes

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The deep flavours of a pint of Guinness give these chocolate sponges a lovely rich finish. The moist cakes make perfect treats for St Patrick's Day.

Get the recipe: Guinness cupcakes

Redcurrant and Champagne cupcakes

Redcurrant and Champagne cupcakes

Fancy something a little bit special? Adding Champagne to your cupcake mix will give them a lovely posh twist - these cupcakes would be perfect as an elegant wedding treat.

Get the recipe: Redcurrant and Champagne cupcakes

Pina colada cupcakes

Pina colada cupcakes

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If you like pina colada... you'll love these flavoursome cakes. Coconut, pineapple - and coconut rum, of course, give these sponges a lovely boozy finish.

Get the recipe: Pina colada cupcakes

Angel cupcakes with brandy frosting

Angel cupcakes with brandy frosting

A little brandy in the sponge and icing gives these simple cupcakes a naughty twist that will warm you right through.

Get the recipe: Angel cupcakes with brandy frosting

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Jessica Dady
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Jessica Dady is Food Editor at GoodtoKnow and has over 11 years of experience as a digital editor, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the must-buy seasonal food hampers and advent calendars for Christmas to the family-friendly air fryers that’ll make dinner time a breeze, Jessica loves trying and testing various food products to find the best of the best for the busy parents among us. Over the years of working with GoodtoKnow, Jessica has had the privilege of working alongside Future’s Test Kitchen to create exclusive videos - as well as writing, testing, and shooting her own recipes. When she’s not embracing the great outdoors with her family at the weekends, Jessica enjoys baking up a storm in the kitchen with her favourite bakes being chocolate chip cookies, cupcakes, and a tray of gooey chocolate brownies