# Refreshing Summer Slushies The Arnold Palmer Coolatta is a Frozen Beverage for the Ages By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-11-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-beverage References: [foodbeast](http://www.foodbeast.com/2014/04/30/dunkin-donuts-games-summer-with-new-arnold-palmer-coolatta/) & [dunkindonuts](http://www.dunkindonuts.com/content/dunkindonuts/en/stores.html) [Dunkin' Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-spice-munchkins-drink) teamed up with canned iced tea company [AriZona](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arizona-frost-chillzicle) to create the Frozen [Arnold Palmer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-tea-lemonade) Coolatta, a frozen beverage that screams "Summer!" at the top of its lungs. The delicious drink combines the refreshing taste of iced tea with the zesty citrus flavor of lemonade in a delightful slushie form that will have you daydreaming about the beach. Sure, it might be a little cold for slushies right about now, but you never know when you'll need a little refreshment in your life. I guarantee this this hybrid drink will quench your thirst. I can only imagine that Dunkin' Donuts is trying to replicate the success of other seasonal beverages, such as the Tim Horton's ice cap, with this frosty confection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Summer Beverage Trends:** The popularity of frozen beverages like the Frozen Arnold Palmer Coolatta indicates a growing demand for refreshing summer drinks. - **Collaborative Product Development:** Collaborations between different brands, like Dunkin' Donuts and AriZona, offer opportunities to create innovative and unique beverage products. - **Seasonal Beverage Offerings:** Creating limited-time seasonal beverages, such as the Frozen Arnold Palmer Coolatta, can generate excitement and drive customer interest. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage Industry:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the growing demand for refreshing and unique frozen beverage options. - **Fast Food Industry:** Fast food chains like Dunkin' Donuts can leverage collaborations and seasonal offerings to differentiate themselves and attract customers. - **Beverage Manufacturing Industry:** Beverage manufacturers can explore new flavor combinations and innovative frozen drink formats to keep up with changing consumer preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cooling Cafe Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arctic-cherry-dunkin-energy.md) - [Refreshing Canned Iced Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-palmer.md) - [Warm Weather Cafe Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-summer-menu.md) - [Icy Creamy Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-quenchers.md) - [Donut-Infused Blended Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-spice-munchkins-drink.md) - [Indulgent Summertime Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-summer-menu.md) - [Customizable Summertime Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-pink-spritz-refresher.md) - [Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-menu.md) - [Lemonade-Based Beverage Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duck-donuts-drinks.md)