# Frozen Hot Cocoa Shakes Freddy's Has a New Frozen Hot Chocolate Shake Made with Ghirardelli By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2023-01-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-hot-chocolate-shake-made-with-ghirardelli References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2023/01/11/freddys-launches-new-frozen-hot-chocolate-shake-made-with-ghirardelli/)  It's hard to beat a warm cup of cocoa on a cold winter's day, but [Freddy's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freddys-birthday-cake-shake) has managed to top that with its new Frozen Hot Chocolate Shake made with Ghirardelli. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers recently launched a new Frozen Hot Chocolate Shake made with Ghirardelli just in time for the winter season. The new drink starts with Freddy’s [signature vanilla frozen custard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-hot-cocoa-gelati), which is then branded with Ghirardelli brand Hot Cocoa and a sweet marshmallow sauce. The whole thing is then topped with whipped cream and a sprinkling of extra hot cocoa powder. Of course, as you might have guessed, the new Frozen Hot Chocolate Shake made with Ghirardelli is just a seasonal offering that's only available now through February 14, 2023 (Valentine's Day). Image Credit: Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 14% - 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) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Seasonal Specialty Beverages:** More businesses should consider offering limited-time seasonal specialty beverages to drive sales and customer engagement. - **Collaborative Brand Promotion:** Opportunities exist for businesses to collaborate with established brands to develop and promote unique products that benefit both parties. - **Gourmet Fast Food:** The trend towards high-quality ingredients and creative recipes in fast food continues to expand, with greater emphasis on unique, indulgent menu items. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Quick Service Restaurants:** QSRs can leverage the trend towards gourmet fast food and collaborate with established brands to offer unique, seasonal specialty beverages that drive customer engagement and increase sales. - **Beverage and Confectionery Companies:** Beverage and confectionery companies could explore opportunities to partner with QSRs and integrate their products into indulgent, specialty menu items to promote brand awareness and boost sales. - **Event and Hospitality Industry:** The event and hospitality industry could consider featuring specialty beverages on their menus to attract customers and enhance the experience, especially during seasonal events and holidays. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal Hot Cocoa-Inspired Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-cocoa-shake.md) - [Cotton Candy-Topped Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freddys-birthday-cake-shake.md) - [Frozen Hot Chocolate Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-hot-cocoa-shake.md) - [Icy Cold Weather Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chocolate-milkshake.md) - [Custard-Based Pumpkin Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freddys-pumpkin-pie-shake.md) - [Frozen Hot Chocolate Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-hot-chocolate-shakes.md) - [Minty Cookie Custard Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-cookie-peppermint-concrete.md) - [Peanut Butter Custard Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-crunchy-peanut-butter-concrete.md) - [QSR-Produced Milkshake Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-7.md)