# St. Patrick's Day-Themed Shakes The Del Taco Mini Mint Shakes Come in Two Varieties By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-01-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-mint-shakes References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2022/01/28/del-taco-adds-new-mini-mint-and-mini-mint-mms-shakes/) & [deltaco](https://deltaco.com)  The [Del Taco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-pinata) Mini Mint Shakes are arriving at participating locations now to provide patrons with a way to gear up for the arrival of [St. Patrick's Day festivities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shamrock-shake-1) in a decidedly tasty manner. The shakes come in the form of the Mini Mint Shake and the Mini Mint [M&M's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-trick-or-treat-blasts) Shake, which are both crafted with a vanilla shake base that has been paired with mint-flavored syrup. The M&M's version is blended with the namesake candies to give it a touch of additional sweetness, color and texture. The Del Taco Mini Mint Shakes are arriving in regular and large sizes with the original version priced starting at $1.49, while the M&M's option will start at $2.29. Image Credit: Del Taco ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 11% - 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 - **St. Patrick's Day-themed Shakes:** Restaurants and food companies can capitalize on the holiday spirit by creating festive, seasonal items that appeal to consumers. - **Mint-flavored Syrups:** A variety of industries can incorporate mint-flavored syrups in their products to appeal to customers' cravings for fresh, minty flavors year-round. - **Snack and Dessert Items with M&m's:** Incorporating M&M's into snack and dessert items can add a pop of color, texture, and fun to classic treats. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Companies in the food and beverage industry can create seasonal items, like St. Patrick's Day-themed shakes, to boost sales during holiday periods. - **Hospitality:** By featuring unique menu items, hotels and restaurants can provide customers with a memorable, mouth-watering experience that sets them apart from competitors. - **Candy and Snack Foods:** Candy and snack companies can develop new products or flavor combinations featuring M&M's to attract customers, particularly those who are looking for fun and unique snacks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Co-Branded QSR Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-mobile-shake.md) - [Rainbow Vanilla Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-pinata.md) - [Festive Green Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-cookie-mint-shake.md) - [Minty Chocolate Cookie Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-oreo-shake.md) - [Minty QSR Drink Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jacks-lucky-mint-trio.md) - [Refreshingly Creamy Diner Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimint-milkshake.md) - [Dairy-Free Mint Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucky-leprechaun-shake.md) - [Mint Chocolate Fast-Food Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-chocolate-shakes.md) - [Fan-Favorite Creamsicle Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-cream-shake.md)