# Festive Blended Milkshakes Smashburger Releases Two Limited-Time Holiday Milkshakes By Colin Smith | Published 2021-11-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-blended-milkshake References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2021/11/smashburger-blends-peppermint-hot-chocolate-shake-and-gingerbread-holiday-shake.html) & [smashburger](https://smashburger.com/)  [Smashburger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashburger-holiday-milkshakes), the popular restaurant chain for fresh, homemade burgers, has announced two [blended milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-hot-chocolate-shakes) just in time to enhance festive holiday celebrations. The 'Peppermint Hot Chocolate Shake' and the 'Gingerbread Holiday Shake' are flavor-packed shakes that retail for $5.99. The Peppermint Hot Chocolate Shake is made with 'Ghirardelli' peppermint hot cocoa and Haagen-Dazs ice cream, making it a high-quality shake. This shake blends flagship products from iconic dessert brands and adds a whipped-cream topping sprinkled with [peppermint candies for a festive taste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wintermint-shake). The Gingerbread Holiday Shake similarly incorporates famous Haagen-Dazs ingredients. With a vanilla ice cream base and gingerbread crumbles throughout the entire shake, including the topping, this holiday shake is the perfect holiday snack for the gingerbread fan. Image Credit: Smashburger ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Holiday-themed Food and Drinks:** Restaurants can take advantage of the festive season by releasing limited-time holiday-themed food and drinks. - **Quality Ingredient Pairings:** Incorporating flagship products from multiple iconic dessert brands into menu items can differentiate a restaurant's offerings and attract customers. - **Whipped Cream Toppings with Candy Sprinkles:** Adding whipped cream toppings with candy sprinkles can elevate the presentation of milkshakes and add a festive touch. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Restaurant Chains:** Restaurant chains can take advantage of the holiday season by releasing limited-time festive menu items to attract customers. - **Dessert Brands:** Dessert brands can partner with restaurants to incorporate their flagship products into menu items, potentially driving sales and increasing brand recognition. - **Food and Beverage Packaging Companies:** Food and beverage packaging companies can produce custom packaging for limited-time holiday-themed food and drinks to enhance the festive experience and attract customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Holiday-Themed Milkshake Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashburger-holiday-milkshakes.md) - [Hand-Spun Holiday Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habit-burger-grill-peppermint-bark-shake.md) - [Festively Flavored Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-shakes.md) - [Festive Christmas Cookie Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-cookie-shake.md) - [Festive Pudding QSR Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-holiday-shakes.md) - [Indulgent Drinkable Dessert Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashburger-shakes.md) - [Premium Shake Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-shake.md) - [Gingery Holiday Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginger-cookie-milkshake.md) - [Nutty Cookie Dough Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-pieces-cookie-dough-milkshake.md)