# Minty Ice Cream Desserts the Grasshopper Mousse Pie Blizzard is returning for St. Patrick's Day By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-03-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grasshopper-mousse-pie-blizzard References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2016/03/dairy-queen-brings-back-grasshopper-mousse-pie-blizzard.html) & [dairyqueen](http://www.dairyqueen.com/us-en/Blizzard-of-the-Month/?localechange=1&) To celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2016, [Dairy Queen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-dirt-pie-blizzard) is bringing back its [Grasshopper Mousse Pie Blizzard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tavern-series-creme-collection). While many restaurants are honoring the annual Irish holiday with green beers and special deals on [Guinness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovely-day-for-a-guinness-ice-cream), this dessert provides a deliciously non-alcoholic way to join the celebration. The Grasshopper Mousse Pie Blizzard is inspired by the grasshopper cocktail, which is a mint-flavored drink that is bright green in color. The Dairy Queen version of the famous cocktail swaps the booze for non-alcoholic ingredients to create a minty ice cream treat. The Irish-inspired Blizzard is made from vanilla soft serve, green mint syrup, graham cracker crumbs, choco chunks and finished with whipped topping. The dessert itself is bright green, giving it a distinct St. Patrick's Day look. The delicious dessert is the perfect way for children and adults to indulge in the annual Irish holiday. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 64% | 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Non-alcoholic Desserts:** Opportunities exist for creating more non-alcoholic dessert options inspired by popular alcoholic beverages. - **Mint-flavored Treats:** There is a growing demand for mint-flavored desserts and treats that provide a refreshing and unique flavor profile. - **Seasonal Food Offerings:** Seasonal food offerings, such as St. Patrick’s Day inspired desserts, can attract customers looking for limited-time menu items. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can capitalize on the trend of non-alcoholic desserts by creating innovative menu options inspired by popular cocktails. - **Ice Cream Industry:** Ice cream companies can develop and promote a range of mint-flavored treats to cater to the growing demand for unique and refreshing flavors. - **Holiday and Event Planning Industry:** Companies specializing in event planning and holiday decorations can take advantage of the demand for seasonal food offerings by providing themed desserts for special occasions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Earthy Frozen Chocolate Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-dirt-pie-blizzard.md) - [Colorful Paddy's Day Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/under-the-rainbow-shake.md) - [Winter-Themed Blended Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-snowdrift-blizzard.md) - [Bright Green Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-monster-ice-cream.md) - [Minty Chocolate Cookie Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-oreo-shake.md) - [Green Soft Serve Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-dole-soft-serve.md) - [Baked Goods-Infused Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosted-sugar-cookie-blizzard.md) - [Dairy-Free Mint Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucky-leprechaun-shake.md) - [St. Patty's Day-Themed Yogurt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucky-irish-mint.md)