# Creamy Pistachio Nut Shakes Wayback Burgers Just Debuted a New Pistachio Shake for the Holidays By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2023-12-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pistachio-shake References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2023/12/06/wayback-burgers-adds-new-southwest-burger-chili-cheese-tots-and-pistachio-shake/) & [order.waybackburgers](https://order.waybackburgers.com/menu/wayback-burger-lock-haven/products/67859549)  Rather than follow in the footsteps of most other QSR brands releasing peppermint and eggnog-flavored drinks for the holiday season, [Wayback Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitedtime-items) is launching a creamy new [Pistachio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pistachio-lineup) Shake. A unique offering for the festive season, the new Pistachio Shake features a creamy blend of vanilla ice cream and salty pistachio nuts. As if this combination weren't delicious enough, Wayback Burgers has also finished the shake with a mountain of chocolate whipped cream on top. Alongside the new Pistachio Shake, Wayback Burgers has also added two other limited-time offerings for the winter. There's the [Southwest Burger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southwest-nopales-marinara) featuring savory chili and corn chips, and the Chili Cheese Tots covered in hearty chili and cheese sauce. All three of the new menu items are available no through March 1, 2024. Image Credit: Wayback Burgers ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 20% - 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) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Festive Flavored Drinks:** The release of the creamy Pistachio Shake by Wayback Burgers for the holiday season offers a unique twist on traditional seasonal drinks. - **Limited-time Menu Items:** Wayback Burgers introducing the Pistachio Shake, Southwest Burger, and Chili Cheese Tots as limited-time offerings creates a sense of urgency and exclusivity for customers. - **Innovative Combinations:** The combination of vanilla ice cream, salty pistachio nuts, and chocolate whipped cream in the Pistachio Shake creates a flavor profile that is both indulgent and surprising. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Quick-service Restaurants (QSR):** The introduction of unique limited-time menu items and festive flavored drinks like the Pistachio Shake by Wayback Burgers presents an opportunity for QSRs to differentiate themselves from competitors and attract customers. - **Food and Beverage:** The creative use of ingredients and unique flavor combinations in the Pistachio Shake, Southwest Burger, and Chili Cheese Tots by Wayback Burgers showcases the potential for innovation and experimentation within the food and beverage industry. - **Seasonal Promotions:** Wayback Burgers' introduction of the Pistachio Shake and other limited-time menu items for the winter holiday season demonstrates the effectiveness of seasonal promotions in driving customer interest and boosting sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Baklava-Inspired Pistachio Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baklava-1.md) - [Pecan Pie-Flavored Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pecan-pie-shake.md) - [Hand-Spun Holiday Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habit-burger-grill-peppermint-bark-shake.md) - [Dubai Chocolate Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-chocolate-pistachio-shake.md) - [Festive Blended Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-blended-milkshake.md) - [Minty Seasonal QSR Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whataburger-white-chocolate-peppermint-shake.md) - [Burger Menu Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitedtime-items.md) - [Pistachio-Themed Coffee Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pistachio-lineup.md) - [Blended Seasonal Pie Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burgerfi-pumpkin-pie-shake.md)