# Refreshing Frosted Lemonade Chick-fil-A Creates an Icy Drink Perfect for Hot Summer Afternoons By Meghan Young | Published 2015-03-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosted-lemonade References: [multivu](http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7441551-chick-fil-a-frosted-lemonade-icedream/) & [chick-fil-a](http://www.chick-fil-a.com) Chick-fil-A's Frosted Lemonade sums up summer perfectly in one drink. Refreshingly sweet and sour, it provides people with a seasonal taste that will instantly transport them to a better time and place -- especially for those not lucky enough to actually be enjoying hot weather just yet. As delicious as it's nostalgic, the Frosted Lemonade will make people want to visit the [fast food chain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-fizz-drink) every day. This powerful connection is one reason a business should consider introducing their own version of a Frosted Lemonade. Although it doesn't have to come in the form of a drink, a [limited edition, seasonal item](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickfila-spring-menu) allows people to look forward to something. It becomes a tradition many are loathe to break, especially if its truly tasty. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 17% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Seasonal Limited Editions:** Businesses can create seasonal limited edition items to build customer loyalty and excitement. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** Companies can utilize nostalgia marketing to create emotional connections with consumers. - **Refreshing Summer Products:** Refreshing products, like Chick-fil-A's Frosted Lemonade, can tap into the desire for cool summer treats and become a hit with consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains could introduce their own refreshing summer drinks, like Frosted Lemonade, to attract customers looking for cool summer treats. - **Beverage:** The beverage industry can create new summer drink options and market them as the perfect refreshing treat for the hot months. - **Food Service:** Food service businesses, such as restaurants and cafes, could introduce seasonal menu items to build customer loyalty and create anticipation for future visits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chilled Key Lime Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosted-key-lime-lemonade.md) - [Frosty Watermelon Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavor-twists.md) - [Fruit-Themed QSR Drink Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-berry-seasonal-drinks.md) - [Creamy Blended Lemonade Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzelmaker-frosted-lemonades.md) - [Mango Passion Fruit Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-passion-lemonade.md) - [Scandinavian QSR Iced Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudberry-sunjoy-1.md) - [Fruit-Infused Frozen Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-infused-lemonade.md) - [QSR-Backed Frosted Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dutch-frosted-lemonades.md) - [Creamy Cafe Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosted-strawberry-lemonade.md)