# Icy Cola-Flavored Desserts Rita’s Cola Italian Ice Can Be Enjoyed in Three Ways By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-04-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritas-cola-italian-ice References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/ritas-releases-cola-italian-ice/) & [ritasice](https://www.ritasice.com)  [Rita’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raspberries-n-cream-cream-ice) Cola Italian Ice is headed to the brand's participating locations as a [cola-flavored treat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-oreo-zero-sugar-slurpee) perfect for satisfying consumers with a penchant for the sweet, earthy flavor of the namesake soda. The frozen treat features an icy format that's infused with the sweet and tangy taste of cola in every bite or sip and can be ordered in a few different ways. Customers can enjoy the Cola Italian Ice straight up, topped with CocoLime Cream or in the [Twisted Cola Blender beverage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-beverages), which is inspired by a social media recipe. Senior Director of Marketing Madalyn Weintraub spoke on Rita’s Cola Italian Ice saying, "Social media has been buzzing with a new wave of beverage experimentation, and we’re thrilled to bring this exciting trend to life, Rita’s style. The new Cola Italian Ice lineup embraces timeless flavors and blends them with today’s current trends to create new products like our Twisted Cola Blender with CocoLime Cream. We’re committed to pushing the boundaries of frozen treats by offering fresh, innovative creations that surprise and delight our guests.” Image Credit: Rita’s Italian Ice ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.4/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 39% - 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Experimental Beverage Desserts:** A growing trend of transforming popular beverages into dessert forms presents an opportunity for novel flavor experiences in the ice cream industry. - **Cola-flavored Innovations:** The reinvention of classic soda flavors in new consumable formats opens avenues for brands to capitalize on nostalgia with a modern twist. - **Social-media Inspired Products:** Culinary products inspired by trending social media recipes allow companies to engage with a digitally savvy audience through relatable and shareable content. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Frozen Dessert Industry:** The integration of beloved soda flavors into frozen formats is reshaping offerings within the frozen dessert sector with unique, refreshing options. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Introducing novel flavor combinations and presentation styles can differentiate products in the competitive food and beverage market. - **Social Media Marketing:** Leveraging social media trends to inspire product development enables brands to enhance consumer engagement and drive sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Icy Candy-Flavored Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritas-x-skittles-italian-ice.md) - [Fruity Italian Ice Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raspberries-n-cream-cream-ice.md) - [Icy Summertime Refreshment Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocket-pop-italian-ice.md) - [Collaboration Frozen Summertime Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koolaid-tropical-punch-ice.md) - [Festive Hot Cocoa Custards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-hot-cocoa-gelati.md) - [Icy Valentine's-Ready Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolatecovered-strawberry-cream-ice.md) - [Witchy Frozen Dessert Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewberry-italian-ice.md) - [Custard-Based Frozen Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-brew-frozen-coffee-drinks.md) - [Blended Icy Matcha Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-matcha.md)