# Rosé-Based Ice Cream Flavors The Smitten Ice Cream Brand Offers Several Distinct Seasonal Flavors By Mishal Omar | Published 2017-06-23 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smitten-ice-cream References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/2017/06/160542/rose-ice-cream?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss) & [smittenicecream](https://www.smittenicecream.com/flavors/) Smitten [Ice Cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/softserve-ice-cream-pouches) is a California dessert chain that offers a range of refreshing and distinct flavors that are offered on a seasonal basis. The most unique new flavor that the chain offers is its [Sonoma](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skull-hot-chocolate-bomb) Rosé ice cream, which contains rosé that has notes of "wild strawberry, grapefruit pith and salt." The cold dessert is formulated so that consumers are actually able to taste the alcohol it is made with. The Smitten Ice Cream brand offers a range of other unique seasonal flavors, including [Blueberry Lavender](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-lavender), Early Grey with Chocolate Chips, Honey Thyme, Brown Sugar with Cinnamon Shortbread, Lemon Gingersnap, and more. This ice cream chain uses only locally sourced and organic ingredients to create its distinct and vibrant flavors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Seasonal Flavors:** Exploring and offering unique seasonal flavors can attract customers and drive sales. - **Alcohol-infused Desserts:** Creating desserts with alcohol flavors can provide a unique and indulgent experience for customers. - **Locally Sourced Ingredients:** Using locally sourced and organic ingredients can enhance the quality and appeal of products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Ice Cream:** Ice cream brands can create disruptive innovation opportunities by experimenting with unique, alcohol-infused and seasonal flavors. - **Alcoholic Beverage:** Alcohol companies can explore partnerships with dessert brands to create innovative alcohol-infused desserts. - **Organic Food:** Organic food brands can collaborate with ice cream brands to promote their locally sourced ingredients and cater to health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floral Springtime Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flowers-series.md) - [Rosy Valentine's Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-admirer-ice-cream.md) - [Flower-Infused Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-your-flowers-series.md) - [Frozen Wine Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ros-popsicles.md) - [Tea-Infused Rosé Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ros-ice-pop.md) - [Pie-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-summer-pie-series.md) - [Picnic-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-picnic-series.md) - [Japanese-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-inspired-ice-cream.md) - [Valentine's-Themed Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolatedipped-strawberry-ice-cream.md)