# Island-Inspired Mocktails Sonic's New Island Breeze Frozen Drinks are Based on Tropical Cocktails By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-08-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/island-breeze-frozen-drinks References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2016/08/sonic-adds-new-island-breeze-frozen-drinks.html) & [sonicdrivein](https://www.sonicdrivein.com/menu/213-ultimate-drink-stop-r) With a month of summer still ahead, [Sonic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavorista-favorites) has expanded its drink selection to include a new lineup of Island Breeze Frozen Drinks. Drawing inspiration from some of the most popular cocktails of the summer season, the flavorful new drinks give consumers a refreshing way to beat the heat. The new Island Breeze Frozen Drinks from Sonic are [cocktail-inspired drinks made without any alcohol](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocktail-bar). The new drink lineup includes classics such as the [Pina Colada](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croc-colada-spritz) and Strawberry Daiquiri, as well as remixed flavors such as the Chipotle Spiced Margarita and Strawberry Mango Margarita. Available as part of the chain's half-price Happy Hour menu, the fruity new beverages give customers of all ages a chance to indulge in their favorite cocktail combinations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 29% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Alcohol-free Cocktails:** The rise in popularity of alcohol-free cocktails has an opportunity for companies to capitalize on the growing demand for healthier, non-alcoholic beverages. - **Remixed Flavors:** The remixed flavors trend showcases the opportunity for beverage companies to create unique and exciting taste combinations for consumers to enjoy. - **Summer-themed Beverages:** As summer is a popular time for refreshing beverages, companies can benefit from offering summer-themed drinks to drive sales and attract customers. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage Industry:** The beverage industry has an opportunity to create and market alcohol-free cocktails to cater to the growing consumer interest in health and wellness. - **Food Service Industry:** The food service industry can benefit from offering unique and refreshing beverages, especially during the summer season, to attract and retain customers. - **Hospitality Industry:** The hospitality industry can maximize the potential of the remixed flavors trend by offering guests a creative and innovative selection of alcohol-free cocktails and summer-themed beverages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blended Summertime Beverage Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-beverages.md) - [Drive-In Chains Drink Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavorista-favorites.md) - [Soda-Based QSR Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-sprite.md) - [Tajin-Based QSR Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-mangonada-slush-1.md) - [Chili Lime Infused Slushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-mangonada-slush.md) - [Sugar-Free Drinks Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-sugar-drink-mixes.md) - [Fizzy Spiced Mocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paloma-paradise.md) - [Refreshing Tropical Mocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocktail-bar.md) - [Alcohol-Free Nitro Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funkin-alcohol-free.md)