# Lemonade-Flavored QSR Shakes The A&W Lemonade Shake is Creamy Yet Tart By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-05-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemonade-shake References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2023/05/04/aw-introduces-new-lemonade-shake/) & [awrestaurants](https://awrestaurants.com)  The [A&W](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-lemonades) Lemonade Shake is the newest addition to the [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-6) brand's menu that's formulated with creamy desserts and a summertime favorite in mind for a hybrid version of the two. The shake starts off with vanilla soft serve that's blended with lemonade to give it a [creamy yet slightly tart flavor profile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-topped-lemonades). The shake is finished with a serving of whipped cream along with a cherry to give it the picture perfect appearance patrons will enjoy. The A&W Lemonade Shake is a seasonal menu item being added to the brand's existing permanent lineup of milkshakes, which includes Strawberry, Vanilla and Chocolate. The shakes are part of a larger movement towards flavor experimentation and mashups within the QSR industry. Image Credit: A&W ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 15% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Flavorful QSR Mashups:** There is opportunity to explore creative flavor combinations in the QSR industry. - **Seasonal Menu Items:** Creating seasonal menu items can create excitement and increase sales in the QSR industry. - **Summertime Favorites:** QSR businesses should consider adding summertime favorites to their dessert items, such as lemonade-flavored milkshakes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Quick Service Restaurants (qsrs):** QSRs can experiment more with flavor combinations to attract customers and retain them while providing seasonal menu items. - **Dessert Industry:** The dessert industry can benefit from creating seasonal items and experimenting with unique flavor combinations. - **Beverage Industry:** The beverage industry can incorporate summertime flavors, like lemonade, into their products to create new and appealing options for their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sweet Cream Frozen Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-lemonades.md) - [Apple Pie-Flavored Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-pie-shake.md) - [Extra-Fruity Wintertime Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-lemonades.md) - [Fruity QSR-Made Limeades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-6.md) - [Crispy Dessert Cereal Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capn-crunch-cereal-shake.md) - [Energy-Boosting QSR Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caffeinated-lemonades.md) - [Fruity Hybrid Tea Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/housemade-summer-sips.md) - [Raspberry-Flavored QSR Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arbys-raspberry-shake.md) - [Icy Frozen QSR Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aw-frozen-root-beer.md)