# Fried Dough-Inspired Milkshakes The Sonic Churro Shake is Arriving Alongside Churros By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-07-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/churro-shake References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2022/07/25/sonic-introduces-new-churro-shake-alongside-new-churros/) & [sonicdrivein](https://www.sonicdrivein.com)  The [Sonic Churro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-covered-strawberry-shake-1) Shake is a [new milkshake option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-shake) arriving at participating locations to provide patrons with an alternative way to enjoy the fried dough dessert. The shake is crafted with a blend of real ice cream, caramel and cinnamon sugar, which are all blended together to achieve a sweet frozen treat. The shake is topped with whipped topping, an additional cinnamon sugar and a cherry. The brand is offering early access to the shake for app users starting Monday, July 25 with everyone else able to pick one up starting August 1 through September 25, 2022. The Sonic Churro Shake is launching alongside the brand's new [Churros](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masala-mcshaker-fries) dessert, which will be part of its Summer Snacking Menu and priced at $1.49 for an order of five pieces. Image Credit: Sonic ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fried-dough Creations:** The popularity of fried dough desserts is on the rise, presenting opportunities for innovation in creating new and original fried dough creations. - **Milkshakes with a Twist:** Innovative milkshakes that offer unique flavors and textures are gaining popularity, providing opportunities for new and creative milkshake options. - **Seasonal Limited-time Offerings:** Seasonal limited-time offerings are becoming more common in the food industry, providing opportunities for businesses to experiment with new and unique menu items during specific times of year. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food:** Fast food restaurants can cater to customers with a sweet tooth by experimenting with and introducing new types of fried dough creations and milkshakes to their menus. - **Dessert:** Dessert shops and bakeries can incorporate fried dough into their existing menus, and even turn this into their signature item, or incorporate it as an add-on for their shakes and sundaes. - **Mobile App Development:** Developing mobile applications for a restaurant allows businesses to offer app-exclusive deals, early access to limited-time offerings like this Churro shake, and encourage online ordering. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Summertime Dessert Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-shake.md) - [Sweet Cinnamon Churro Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-churro-shake.md) - [Romantic Blended Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-covered-strawberry-shake-1.md) - [Branded Nutty Chocolate Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-peanut-butter-shake.md) - [Cake-Flavored Ice Cream Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellow-cake-batter.md) - [Cinnamon-Infused Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-crunch-shake.md) - [Sprinkle Cookie-Inspired Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinkle-cookie-shake.md) - [QSR-Produced Milkshake Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-7.md) - [Chili Lime Infused Slushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-mangonada-slush.md)