# Seasonal Hot Cocoa-Inspired Shakes The Culver's Frozen Cocoa Shake Celebrates the Festive Season By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-11-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-cocoa-shake References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2023/11/30/culvers-welcomes-new-frozen-cocoa-shake/) & [culvers](https://www.culvers.com)  The [Culver's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-cocoa-concrete-mixer) Frozen Cocoa Shake is making its way to participating locations for the 2023 holiday season to provide diners with a cold weather-inspired treat to try out. The shake starts off with the brand's fresh frozen vanilla custard that's mixed with hot cocoa mix as well as farm-fresh milk. The ingredients are blended together to achieve a [frozen take on hot cocoa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jamba-frozen-hot-chocolate) that will satisfy consumers seeking an alternative way to enjoy the flavors of the season. The Culver's Frozen Cocoa Shake is being launched alongside the returning [Frozen Cocoa Concrete Mixer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cereal-concrete-mixers), which is so thick and creamy that the brand recommends enjoying it with a spoon. The frozen treats are only around for a limited time through February 4, 2024 or while supplies last. Image Credit: Culver’s ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 19% - 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 - **Seasonal Hot Cocoa-inspired Shakes:** The Culver's Frozen Cocoa Shake is a seasonal frozen treat that offers a unique twist on traditional hot cocoa. - **Alternative Flavors of the Season:** The Frozen Cocoa Shake provides consumers with an alternative way to enjoy the flavors of the holiday season. - **Limited Time Frozen Treats:** The Culver's Frozen Cocoa Shake and Frozen Cocoa Concrete Mixer are only available for a limited time, creating a sense of urgency for consumers to try them. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can benefit from creating limited-time, seasonal menu items like the Culver's Frozen Cocoa Shake to attract customers and drive sales. - **Desserts:** Companies in the dessert industry have the opportunity to innovate by offering unique, seasonal flavors like the Frozen Cocoa Shake. - **Hospitality:** Hotels, restaurants, and cafes can create seasonal beverage menus that feature innovative hot cocoa-inspired drinks like the Culver's Frozen Cocoa Shake. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frozen Hot Cocoa Custards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-cocoa-concrete-mixer.md) - [Frozen Hot Cocoa Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-hot-chocolate-shake-made-with-ghirardelli.md) - [Frozen Hot Chocolate Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-hot-cocoa-shake.md) - [Frosty Root Beer Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culvers-root-beer.md) - [Frozen Pumpkin-Flavored Restaurant Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culvers-frozen-pumpkin-treats.md) - [QSR-Produced Milkshake Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-7.md) - [Icy Cold Weather Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chocolate-milkshake.md) - [Textural Frozen Custard Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-raspberry-concrete-mixer.md) - [Seasonal Snickerdoodle Cookie Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-classics-shakes.md)