# Creamy Peppermint Bark Smoothies Wawa's Peppermint Bark Cream Smoothie is Here for the Holidays By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-11-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-bark-cream-smoothie References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/wawa-welcomes-back-the-gobbler-alongside-new-peppermint-bark-handcrafted-beverages-for-2022-holiday-season/) & [wawa](https://www.wawa.com/beverages/frozen)  The holiday season has officially kicked off at [Wawa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-sweet-cream-cold-brew) with a new lineup of [Peppermint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-bark-latte) Bark Handcrafted Holiday Beverages, which includes seasonal sippers like the Peppermint Bark Sweet Cream Cold Brew and the Peppermint Bark Cream Smoothie. Just as the name suggests, Wawa's limited-edition lineup of Peppermint Bark Handcrafted Holiday Beverages delivers the delicious taste of [peppermint bark in a sippable format](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-bark-hot-chocolate). As Wawa puts it, "We’ve turned your favorite holiday sweet into a tasty new treat. Savor the white chocolate flavor and real peppermint pieces in every sip. Such a satisfying way to kick off the holiday season!" In total, the new menu features four tasty drinks: the Peppermint Bark Iced Coffee, the Peppermint Bark Steamer, the Peppermint Bark Sweet Cream Cold Brew, and the Peppermint Bark Cream Smoothie. Image Credit: Wawa ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.0/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 13% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Peppermint Bark Handcrafted Holiday Beverages:** There is an opportunity for creating more holiday-inspired handcrafted beverages for consumers. - **Seasonal Sippers:** There is an opportunity for creating more seasonal sippers using popular holiday flavors. - **Limited-edition Menus:** There is an opportunity for introducing limited edition holiday menus to attract customers during the holiday season. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Companies in the Food and Beverage industry can explore creating new holiday-inspired beverages using unique and popular holiday flavors. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants can create seasonal menus featuring holiday-inspired handcrafted beverages to cater to guests during the holiday season. - **Retail:** Retailers can explore creating limited-edition holiday menus featuring holiday-inspired handcrafted beverages to attract customers during the holiday season. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minty Chocolate Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-cocoa-shake.md) - [Creamy QSR Mint Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-frosty-cream-cold-brew.md) - [Minty Frozen Yogurt Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-wondermint-smoothie.md) - [Peppermint Bark-Infused Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-bark-latte.md) - [Festive Frozen QSR Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-frosty.md) - [Minty Seasonal QSR Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whataburger-white-chocolate-peppermint-shake.md) - [Hand-Spun Holiday Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habit-burger-grill-peppermint-bark-shake.md) - [Minty White Chocolate Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-chocolate-peppermint-latte.md) - [Minty Holiday Blended Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-cold-brew-frozen-coffee.md)