# Holiday Beverage Suckers Peppermint Hot Chocolate Lollipop Mimics the Taste of the Starbucks Drink By Erin Fox | Published 2012-12-12 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-hot-chocolate-lollipop References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/114721481/peppermint-hot-chocolate-gourmet) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/BOSSGirlsInc?ref=seller_info) The delicious taste of the Peppermint Hot Chocolate Lollipop was created to mimic the taste of [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merry-mint-white-mocha)’ [festive drink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-drink-menu). Much like the drink, the lollipop comes complete with [marshmallows and crushed candy cane sprinkles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-twist-drink). The sucker itself had chocolate and mint flavoring to capture the true taste of the mega chain’s most popular Christmas drink. The Peppermint Hot Chocolate Lollipop is composed of sugar and extracts to capture the taste of peppermint and chocolate. The candy makes for a great hostess gift and is an excellent way to feed the Starbucks craving without the large amount of calories. This scrumptious treat is an excellent way to bring Starbucks drinks into the solid form of candy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Festive Flavored Treats:** Creating holiday-themed candies that mimic the taste of popular seasonal drinks opens up opportunities for unique flavor experiences. - **Alternative Brand Partnerships:** Collaborating with well-known brands like Starbucks to create candy versions of their popular drinks allows for cross-promotion and expanded product offerings. - **Indulgent Low-calorie Options:** Developing candies that capture the taste of popular treats while reducing the calorie content offers guilt-free indulgence for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Confectionery:** The confectionery industry can explore innovative ways to create holiday-themed candies that mimic popular seasonal drinks like Starbucks' Peppermint Hot Chocolate. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can find opportunities to collaborate with well-known brands like Starbucks to create alternative versions of their popular products in candy form. - **Wellness and Health:** The wellness and health industry can target health-conscious consumers by developing low-calorie candy options that capture the indulgent taste of popular treats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Minty Mocha Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merry-mint-white-mocha.md) - [Customizable Drink Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drink-drops.md) - [Popcorn-Flavored Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-bar-hot-chocolate.md) - [Chocolate-Flavored Coffee Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-3.md) - [Nutty Valentine's Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pistachio-hot-chocolate.md) - [Peppermint Bark-Infused Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-bark-latte.md) - [Craft Cocktail Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-cocktail-lollipop.md) - [Minty Marshmallow Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-mallow-poppers.md) - [Wintery Dessert Coffee Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-holiday-menu.md)