# Spiced Pumpkin Shakes The Red Robbin Pumpkin Pie Milkshake Celebrates Fall Flavors By M | Published 2015-08-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-pie-milkshake References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2015/08/red-robin-pumpkin-pie-shake-back-fall-2015.html) & [redrobin](http://www.redrobin.com/) As we slowly enter the fall season, classic flavors such as [pumpkin spice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-collection) find a way of creeping into popular meal times such as [pumpkin pie milkshake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-pie-smoothie) by gourmet burger eatery [Red Robin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peaches-cream-milkshake). The shake pays homage to the popular Thanksgiving dessert with a deliciously decadent frothy beverage. The pumpkin pie shake by Red Robin boasts the same flavors and ingredients as the infamous pumpkin pie dessert. The shake is decadent and thick with a rich pumpkin flavor topped with notes of cinnamon and other noteworthy spices. To top it all off, the milkshake comes with a thick layer of whipped cream making this beverage a meal in itself. If you're a fan of pumpkin pie, perhaps this milkshake is a dessert item that you should try next. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Seasonal Flavored Beverages:** The popularity of seasonal flavors like pumpkin spice presents opportunities for innovative and unique beverage offerings. - **Decadent Dessert-inspired Shakes:** Creating milkshakes that mimic the flavors of popular desserts like pumpkin pie opens up possibilities for indulgent treats. - **Meal-inspired Beverages:** Combining the flavors of a beloved meal, such as pumpkin pie, into a beverage allows for innovative and convenient on-the-go options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Restaurant:** Restaurants can capitalize on seasonal flavors by offering limited-time beverages that cater to customers' love for fall-inspired drinks. - **Food and Beverage:** Companies in the food and beverage industry can explore new flavors and ingredients to create unique dessert-inspired milkshakes. - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can introduce meal-inspired beverages as a way to offer a complete dining experience and differentiate themselves from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blended Seasonal Pie Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burgerfi-pumpkin-pie-shake.md) - [Custard-Based Pumpkin Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freddys-pumpkin-pie-shake.md) - [Blended Pie Slice Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nations-giant-hamburgers.md) - [Creamy Peach Puree Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peaches-cream-milkshake.md) - [Crunchy Seasonal Cookie Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-candy-cane-milkshake.md) - [Seasonal Pumpkin Pie Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-pumpkin-pie-shake.md) - [Chocolate Sandwich Cookie Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-cookie-magic-milkshake.md) - [QSR Pumpkin Dessert Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burgerfi-pumpkin-pie.md) - [Donut-Topped Strawberry Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-shortcake-milkshake.md)