# Spiked St. Patty's Shakes The Hard Rock Café's St. Paddy’s Shake Combines Vodka and Ice Cream By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-03-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-paddys-shake References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2019/03/09/hard-rock-cafe-unveils-new-st-paddys-shake-as-part-of-2019-st-patricks-day-menu/) If you're looking for a sweet way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, participating [Hard Rock Café](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-rock-cocktails) locations are serving up a decadent St. Paddy’s Shake. Of course, it wouldn't be a St. Patrick's Day drink if this shake didn't come with a little something extra. From March 13th through 17th, 2019, participating Hard Rock Café restaurants will be offering a St. Paddy’s Shake made from a combination of [Absolut](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madonna-x-absolut-icons-cocktail-kit) Vanilla vodka, vanilla ice cream, crushed Oreo cookies, and a hint of mint. The whole thing is then topped with white chocolate whipped cream, rainbow candy ribbons, and a few gold star sprinkles for good measure. If the spiked shake weren't enough to draw in the St. Patty's Day crowds, the Hard Rock Café is also offering a mouth-watering [Guinness & Bacon Jam Cheeseburger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deluxe-irish-stout-burger) that features a Guinness cheese sauce and Jameson bacon jam. Image Credit: *Hard Rock Café.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - 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 - **Alcohol-infused Desserts:** There is an opportunity for food and beverage companies to innovate by incorporating more alcohol flavors into desserts and other sweet treats. - **Holiday-themed Menu Items:** Restaurants and food businesses can attract more customers by offering seasonal and holiday-themed menu items. - **Decadent Toppings:** There is an opportunity to offer over-the-top and elaborate toppings for desserts and other sweet treats. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of alcohol-infused desserts, holiday-themed items, and decadent toppings. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and other hospitality businesses can incorporate holiday-themed menu items into their restaurant and room service offerings. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can offer St. Paddy's Day-themed desserts and cocktails at their parties and events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dairy-Free Mint Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucky-leprechaun-shake.md) - [Colorful Paddy's Day Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/under-the-rainbow-shake.md) - [Shamrock-Hued Custard Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-cookie-concrete.md) - [St. Patrick's-Inspired Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shamrock-shake-1.md) - [Minty Chocolate Cookie Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-oreo-shake.md) - [Sparkling Shamrock Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-patricks-day-drink.md) - [St. Patrick's Burger Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-paddys-day-patty.md) - [Loaded Paddy's Day Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-blarney-pub-fries.md) - [Springtime Holiday Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biggby-coffee-beverages.md)