# Cheesy Pasta Lemonades Real Fruit Drinks Served a Mac and Cheese Drink at the CNE By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-09-08 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-and-cheese-drink References: [torontolife](https://torontolife.com/food/all-the-wacky-new-things-to-eat-and-drink-at-the-cne-this-year-ranked/)  In addition to bringing back a fan-favorite pickle lemonade from 2019, Real Fruit Drinks served a mac and cheese drink at the 2022 Canadian National Exhibition. The brightly colored beverage mixed macaroni, three cheeses, lemonade and lemons, and in looks, it almost resembled bubble tea with a savory twist. Although unconventional, the mac and cheese drink was described by attendees as unexpectedly sweet and tart, thanks to the citrus cutting through the cheesiness of the beverage. Experimental beverage consumption is driving the sales of all sorts of savory drinks that play with unusual ingredients for flavor and aesthetic purposes in equal parts. This mac and cheese creation by Real Fruit Drinks feeds into foodie culture and satisfies consumers' desire to challenge their tastebuds with familiar flavors in new and unusual formats. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Unconventional Beverages:** Consumption of savory drinks with unusual ingredients is becoming increasingly popular and presents an opportunity for innovative combinations. - **Experimental Flavors:** Consumer interest in unique flavor profiles and creative combinations is driving the development of new, unexpected drink options. - **Foodie Culture:** Consumers seeking novel culinary experiences are driving demand for unconventional food and beverage options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beverage Industry:** The beverage industry can benefit from exploring unconventional and experimental flavor profiles in order to appeal to adventurous consumers. - **Food Industry:** Food producers can tap into the trend of experimental flavor combinations in the beverage space and develop new food and beverage offerings that appeal to adventurous consumers. - **Hospitality Industry:** The hospitality industry can provide unique beverage options that cater to foodie culture and encourage guests to try new and unexpected flavors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pink-Hued Macaroni Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malibu-mac-and-cheese.md) - [Smoky Macaroni Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoked-mac-cheese.md) - [Pasta-Themed Gummy Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macaroni-cheese-gummies.md) - [Fried Chicken-Flavored Macaroni](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd-kfc-original-recipe-flavour-mac-n-cheese.md) - [Cheesy Macaroni-Flavored Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-mac-cream-cheese-schmear.md) - [Condiment-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/so-cute-ice-cream.md) - [Burger-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheeseburger-ice-cream.md) - [Cheddar-Topped Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddar-espresso-martini.md) - [Delivery-Only Macaroni Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd-pepup-shop.md)