# Sweet Seasonal Drink Menus These Sweet Summer Drinks are Made for Warmer Temperatures By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-04-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-summer-drinks References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2016/04/checkers-rallys-adds-new-twix-shake-and-fruit-smoothies.html) & [checkers](https://www.checkers.com/food/current_special) Popular fast food chains [Checkers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-bbq-bacon-burger) and Rally's have expanded their drink menus to include two new sweet summer drinks. Ranging from decadent dessert-inspired offerings to more fruity flavors, the new drinks are perfect for warmer weather. The [new summer drink menu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-rock-coffee-bar-sweet-summer) at Checkers and Rally's consists of two new [Twix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biggby-coffee-twix-drinks)-infused creations and three new fruit juice smoothies. Both of the Twix-based items include layers of caramel, cheesecake and Twix bars transformed into either a sundae or a milkshake. For a lighter option, customers can choose one of the new Fruit & Cream Smoothies. These smoothies are made with Minute Maid smoothie mix in flavors such as Mango, Orange Cream and Strawberry. The new drink menu gives consumers a delicious new way to cool down as temperatures begin heating up. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Decadent Dessert Drinks:** Expanding drink menus to include dessert-inspired drinks presents an opportunity for fast food chains to tap into the indulgence trend and appeal to customers with a sweet tooth. - **Fruit Juice Smoothies:** Offering a variety of fruit juice smoothies can satisfy the demand for healthier beverage options and cater to customers looking for refreshing and nutritious choices. - **Summer Seasonal Menus:** Introducing seasonal drink menus that align with warmer temperatures allows fast food chains to create additional offerings, generate excitement, and boost sales during the summer season. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food Chains:** By expanding their drink menus, fast food chains can differentiate themselves from competitors and attract new customers who are seeking unique and enticing beverage options. - **Beverage Industry:** The introduction of new sweet summer drinks creates opportunities for beverage companies to collaborate with fast food chains in developing and supplying innovative, seasonal drink options. - **Food and Beverage Retail:** Catering to consumer preferences for seasonal and innovative drinks, food and beverage retailers can create partnerships with fast food chains to offer exclusive and limited-edition beverages, driving foot traffic and sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expansive Summertime Cafe Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-drinks-menu.md) - [Fruit-Themed QSR Drink Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-berry-seasonal-drinks.md) - [Expansive Summertime Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scooters-coffees-summer-menu.md) - [Sunset-Inspired Frozen Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summertime-sunset-twisty-misty-slush.md) - [Fruity Hybrid Tea Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/housemade-summer-sips.md) - [Extra-Frosty QSR Dessert Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-frosty-menu-items.md) - [Warm Weather Cafe Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-summer-menu.md) - [Icy Creamy Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-quenchers.md) - [Indulgent Summertime Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-summer-menu.md)