# Carbonated Soda Milkshakes Burger King Releases a Creamy Dr. Pepper Blended Beverage By M | Published 2016-01-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbonated-soda References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2016/01/burger-king-debuts-new-dr-pepper-milkshake.html) & [burgerking](http://burgerking.ca/) Fast Food eatery Burger King has increased its drink options with the addition of a [carbonated soda milkshake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-pepper-frost) to its menu. The drink features the classic pop [Dr. Pepper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-dirty-drinks) mixed in with creamy ice cream to create an unconventional blend of sweet and tart flavors. The soda milkshake is a spin on the iconic root beer float concept, where a dollop of vanilla ice cream is added to the bitter pop. The Dr. Pepper milkshake takes the beverage concept to the next level by pre-mixing the ice cream and the soda to create a frothy, blended and sweet beverage that has notes of candied cherry and pepper. In addition the restaurant brand has also added an [Oreo Irish Mint Shake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-candy-cane-milkshake) to its menu -- just in time for St. Patrick's Day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Carbonated Soda Milkshakes:** Adding carbonated soda to milkshakes creates a unique blend of sweet and tart flavors, offering a playful twist on traditional milkshakes. - **Pre-mixed Beverage Blends:** Pre-mixing ice cream and soda to create blended beverages introduces convenience and consistent flavors, providing an opportunity for innovation in the beverage industry. - **Seasonal Special Shake:** Introducing seasonal flavors, such as the Oreo Irish Mint Shake for St. Patrick's Day, allows for limited-time offerings that capitalize on seasonal celebrations and create excitement among customers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** Incorporating carbonated soda milkshakes in fast food menus presents an opportunity for restaurants to offer unique and differentiated beverage options that appeal to customers seeking novel experiences. - **Beverage:** The trend of pre-mixed beverage blends opens up opportunities for beverage companies to experiment with different flavor combinations and introduce innovative products that cater to changing consumer preferences. - **Seasonal Food and Drinks:** The introduction of seasonal special shakes like the Oreo Irish Mint Shake capitalizes on seasonal demand and creates a sense of exclusivity, providing a marketing advantage for restaurants and beverage brands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exclusive Flavorful Soda Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-pepper-blackberry-shake.md) - [Festive Blended Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-blended-milkshake.md) - [Soda-Infused Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-pepper-float-ice-cream.md) - [Sugary Sour Candy Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-patch-kids-shake.md) - [Crunchy Candy QSR Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-strawberry-drink.md) - [Fast Food-Chain Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-and-ripped-side.md) - [Blended Sweet Creamsicle Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-cream-pop-shake.md) - [Creamy QSR Soda Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-dirty-drinks.md) - [Creamy Strawberry-Flavored Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-pepper-strawberries-cream.md)