# S'mores Stout Shakes This St Patrick's Day Shake Recipe Incorporates Dark Beer and Chocolate By Alyson Wyers | Published 2017-03-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-patricks-day-shake References: [howsweeteats](http://www.howsweeteats.com/2017/03/smores-stout-milkshakes/) If you are looking for a recipe for a St Patrick's Day shake that isn't a garish green colour, this s'more-flavoured milkshake is a delicious way to celebrate March 17th. Created by food blogger Jessica Merchant of How Sweet It Is, the [S'mores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-smores-shake) Stout Milkshakes are made with beer for an alcoholic addition. Made with chocolate ganache, dark beer, graham cracker shards, marshmallow cream, [vanilla ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovely-day-for-a-guinness-ice-cream) and whipped cream, the St Patrick's Day shake is a sweet way to incorporate [stout into your celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deluxe-irish-stout-burger). The marshmallows are toasted with a blow torch and the chocolate ganache is made from scratch, giving the boozy beverage a special touch. You can make your own at home with Guinness or your preferred chocolate or coffee stout. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Alcoholic Milkshakes:** The trend of incorporating alcohol into milkshake recipes is disrupting the traditional dessert industry. - **Craft Beer Cocktails:** The trend of using craft beers as ingredients in cocktails is creating innovative opportunities for the craft beer industry. - **DIY Dessert Creations:** The trend of making homemade desserts with unique flavors and ingredients is disrupting the ready-made dessert market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Craft Beer:** The craft beer industry can capitalize on the trend of using beer as an ingredient in unique dessert recipes. - **Beverage Equipment:** The beverage equipment industry can benefit from the demand for specialized blenders and mixers designed to make alcoholic milkshakes. - **Gourmet Desserts:** The gourmet dessert industry can tap into the trend of DIY dessert creations by offering unique flavors and ingredients for at-home recipes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dairy-Free Mint Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucky-leprechaun-shake.md) - [Springtime Dessert Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baileys-mint-choc-milkshake.md) - [Colorful Paddy's Day Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/under-the-rainbow-shake.md) - [Minty Chocolate Cookie Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-oreo-shake.md) - [Shamrock-Hued Custard Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-cookie-concrete.md) - [Co-Branded QSR Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-mobile-shake.md) - [Springtime Holiday Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biggby-coffee-beverages.md) - [St. Patrick's-Inspired Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shamrock-shake-1.md) - [Irish Stout Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guinness-unveiled.md)