# Frozen Caramel Apple Slushies Taco Bells Has Begun Testing the New Caramel Apple Freeze Drink By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2018-05-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-apple-freeze References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2018/05/taco-bell-tests-new-caramel-apple-freeze.html) While candy apples are usually associated with the fall, Taco Bell is brining the sweet treat into summertime with the debut of its new Caramel Apple Freeze. Currently being tested at just a few select locations in Orange County, the new drink is a deliciously sweet way to cool down on a hot summer day. The new Caramel Apple Freeze is the latest addition to Taco Bell's drink lineup, which already includes ultra-sweet offerings such as the Crush Orange Vanilla Float Freeze and the Skittles Strawberry Freeze. The new blended drink offering combines green apple-flavored slush with a thick caramel sauce drizzle. The new slushie is likely inspired by the chain's Caramel Apple Empanada, which boasts the same sweet and tart flavor combination. Image Credit: *Taco Bell.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Frozen Caramel Apple Slushies:** Taco Bell's new Caramel Apple Freeze is a refreshing frozen drink that combines sweet green apple-flavored slush with a thick caramel sauce drizzle, offering a delicious and unique flavor combination. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains like Taco Bell can capitalize on the trend of offering unique and innovative frozen drink options to attract customers and differentiate themselves in a competitive market. - **Beverage:** Beverage companies can explore the trend of combining unconventional flavors in frozen drinks to create exciting and refreshing beverage options for consumers looking for new taste experiences. - **Snack:** Snack companies can consider developing frozen treats that replicate popular dessert flavors like caramel apple, tapping into consumers' desire for indulgent and unique snack options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tangy Watermelon Lemonade Slushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-berry-lemonade-freeze.md) - [Fruit-Flavored Slush Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-berry-freeze.md) - [Swirled Blue Raspberry Slushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-strawberry-freeze-beverages.md) - [Frozen Black Cherry Slushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midnight-cherry-freeze.md) - [Hybrid Flavor QSR Slushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-twilight-freeze.md) - [Cherry-Flavored Iced Slushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-sunrise-freeze.md) - [Cookie-Flavored Slush Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confetti-cookie-freeze.md) - [Lemonade-Based Slushie Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limonada-freezes.md) - [Swirled Frozen QSR Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-bliss-freeze.md)