# Festively Flavored Ice Creams Salt & Straw's Pints of the Month Share Comforting Holiday Classics By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-11-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pints-of-the-month References: [foodandwine](https://www.foodandwine.com/syndication/dwayne-johnson-the-rock-holiday-ice-cream-spiked-eggnog) & [saltandstraw](https://saltandstraw.com/products/pints-of-the-month) Salt & Straw's Pints of the Month for December include holiday classics that are as indulgent as they are comforting—and the selection even includes a limited-edition treat made with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's own tequila. The collection of [holiday ice creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-ice-cream-menu) includes decadent flavors like Cocoa & Peppermint Patties, Gingerbread Cookie Dough and Almond Brittle with Salted Ganache, plus a [vegan-friendly flavor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-dairy-free-decadence-series) called The Great Cookie Swap. Outside of the December 2020 Pints of the Month, [Dwanta's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwantas-holiday-ice-cream-cakes) Teremana Spiked Eggnog flavor, a frozen custard mixed with amontillado sherry and nutmeg, can also be found in the Dwanta Claus Naughty, Nice & Spiked pack that also shares fun flavors like I Saw Mommy Kissing Dwanta Claus. Image Credit: Salt & Straw ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Indulgent Holiday Ice Cream Flavors:** Opportunity for ice cream companies to create unique and indulgent flavors inspired by holiday classics. - **Limited-edition Collaborations:** Potential for brands to collaborate with celebrities or influencers to create special edition products, like Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's tequila-infused ice cream. - **Vegan-friendly Holiday Treats:** Demand for vegan options during the holiday season presents an opportunity for plant-based ice cream brands to offer festive flavors to cater to a broader consumer base. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Ice Cream Industry:** Ice cream companies can innovate by introducing new flavors and limited-edition collaborations to attract customers during the holiday season. - **Celebrity-endorsed Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage brands can partner with celebrities to create unique and exclusive products that appeal to consumers looking for a touch of star power in their purchases. - **Plant-based Food Industry:** Plant-based ice cream companies have an opportunity to tap into the holiday market by offering vegan-friendly flavors that cater to the increasing demand for plant-based alternatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwantas-holiday-ice-cream-cakes.md) - [Action Movie Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-one-ice-cream-collection.md) - [Upcycled Holiday Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-straws-holiday-series.md) - [Festive Feast Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-themed-ice-creams.md) - [Festive Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-frozen-desserts.md) - [Wintery Holiday Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/publix-ice-cream.md) - [Seasonal Ice Cream Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/publix-1.md) - [Holiday Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-brittle-cake.md) - [Extravagant Holiday Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-creams-for-the-holidays.md)