# Co-Branded Candy Lemonades Pretzelmaker Sour Patch Kids Watermelon Lemonade Comes in Two Options By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2026-07-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzelmaker-sour-patch-kids-watermelon-lemonade References: [snackandbakery](https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/116040-fun-friday-national-ice-cream-day-pretzelmaker-sour-patch-kids-lemonade-werthers-original-nostalgia) & [pretzelmaker](http://www.pretzelmaker.com/)  Pretzelmaker Sour Patch Kids Watermelon Lemonade is a new addition to the brand's menu as a co-branded refreshment that evolves its nostalgic snack offerings. The drink features the brand's signature lemonade infused with the flavor of Sour Patch Kids Watermelon to further enhance the [sweet, sour taste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/too-sour-salted-lemonade) and thus work well for being paired with one of the classic pretzel snacks on the menu. The beverage comes in regular and frozen options, and will be on the menu through August 30, 2026 to make it a summertime exclusive. Pretzelmaker Sour Patch Kids Watermelon Lemonade responds to the popularity of [co-branded food and drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildwonder-x-le-mini-macaron) as consumers respond positively to options with a familiar flavor infusion as well as limited time offerings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 9.1/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 84% - 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Co-branded Refreshments:** Familiar candy partnerships create room for beverage formats that merge nostalgia, novelty, and impulse-driven menu appeal. - **Frozen Lemonade Flavors:** Seasonal frozen drink extensions offer brands a way to turn classic beverages into higher-margin, warm-weather indulgences. - **Limited-time Nostalgia:** Short-run launches built around recognizable childhood flavors can amplify urgency while strengthening emotional brand engagement. ### Who This Affects Most - **Quick-service Restaurants:** Menu collaborations with snack and candy brands introduce differentiated beverage options that support traffic during seasonal periods. - **Confectionery:** Licensing iconic candy flavors into drinks expands brand relevance beyond packaged sweets and into experiential consumption moments. - **Beverage:** Sweet-sour flavor profiles and dual-format releases signal opportunities for playful, youth-oriented refreshment innovation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Remixed Lemonade Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7-brew-lemonade.md) - [Friendship-Inspired Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friendshipinspired-candies.md) - [Pickle Lemonade Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hopwtr-x-good-girl-snacks.md) - [Lightly Sour Tropical Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-patch-kids-fruits-tropical-mix.md) - [Limited-Edition Lemonade Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poppi-lemonade.md) - [Summery Gummy Candy Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mondelz-international-candies.md) - [Sour Candy Dirty Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-patch-kids-dirty-sodas.md) - [Football-Themed Sour Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-patch-ids-mvp-top-picks-mix.md) - [Refreshing Lemonade Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemonade-bites.md)