# Boozy Pie Milkshakes This Apple Pie Cocktail is a Creamy Beverage Topped with a Cookie Garnish By M | Published 2015-12-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-beverage References: [apartmenttherapy](http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-make-a-boozy-apple-pie-milkshake-for-a-shake-swap-226497) & [apartmenttherapy](http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/) The 'Hello from the [Apple Pie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-pie-parfait)' is a festive holiday cocktail put together by lifestyle blog Apartment Therapy that offers a creamy beverage made from ice cream, gingerbread cookies, apple pie and [Baileys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baileys-mudslide). The drink is the equivalent to an [adult milkshake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-candy-cane-milkshake) that is adapted for adults with the addition of sweet desserts, rich flavor and shot of alcohol. Apple pie is a popular dessert that is often served around Thanksgiving and Christmas time making it an ideal leftover dessert to use in this beverage. The drink features a creamy vanilla base made from milk, blended ice and vanilla ice cream. Then a slice of apple pie is thrown inside along with a shot of Baileys or dark rum. The drink is served chilled and frothy along with crumbled gingerbread bits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 - **Boozy Dessert Cocktails:** Opportunity for bars and restaurants to offer unique, indulgent alcoholic dessert drinks to attract customers. - **Milkshake Adaptations:** Opportunity for dessert shops and franchises to innovate on traditional milkshake flavors, using desserts like pie to create unique dessert drinks. - **Holiday-inspired Beverages:** Opportunity for beverage companies to tap into seasonal flavors and ingredients to create limited-time holiday-inspired drinks. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bars and Restaurants:** Businesses can offer trendy, unique cocktails to attract customers looking for an indulgent dessert drink. - **Dessert Shops and Franchises:** Innovation on milkshake flavors and dessert drink combinations can attract customers and differentiate from competitors. - **Beverage Companies:** Seasonal flavors and ingredients can be used to create limited-time holiday-inspired drinks, driving sales and consumer interest. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blended Pie-Flavored Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-apple-pie-shake.md) - [Boozy Baked Apple Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boozy-baked-apple-pie.md) - [Pie-Flavored Coffee Creamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-pie-dairy-coffee-creamer.md) - [Absinthe Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adult-milkshakes.md) - [Alcohol-Infused Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pipers-ice-cream-bar.md) - [Blended Seasonal Pie Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burgerfi-pumpkin-pie-shake.md) - [Apple Cider-Flavored Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-cider-shake.md) - [Blended Pie Slice Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nations-giant-hamburgers.md) - [Cake-Infused Bourbon Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarified-cake-milk-punch.md)