# Summer-Ready QSR Menus Tim Hortons U.S. Debuts New Cold Drinks and Soccer-Themed Merch By Kalin Ned | Published 2026-06-09 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-hortons-us References: [eng.pressbee.net](https://eng.pressbee.net/show4727663.html?title=from-blackberry-citrus-to-matcha-to-strawberry-to-s-mores-summer)  Tim [Hortons U.S.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-hortons-3) has introduced a summer menu featuring new cold beverage flavors and treats, including a Blackberry Citrus Refresher with freeze‑dried blackberries, Strawberry Cold Foam for iced matcha or cold brew, a Strawberries and Cream Iced Capp made with OREO cookie pieces, and [S’Mores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scooters-coffees-summer-menu) Lattes and Iced Capps with toasted marshmallow flavor, mini chocolate chips, and graham cracker pieces. The lineup also includes soccer‑themed items such as a Soccer Ball [Boston](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boston-creme-pie) Cream Donut, a USA Vanilla Dip Donut with red, white, and blue sprinkles, a Key Lime Timbits with cheesecake filling, and a USA Birthday Cake Timbit, along with limited‑edition merchandise like a color‑changing cup and a Timbits Bucket. All in all, Tim Hortons U.S. delivers a wide range of flavor profiles and drinking occasions — from the bright, tart refreshment of blackberry citrus to the indulgent, dessert‑like experience of a S’Mores Iced Capp. Image Credit: Tim Hortons U.S. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 8.8/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 80% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dessert-inspired Beverages:** Indulgent cold drinks with inclusions like cookie pieces, marshmallow flavors, and chocolate toppings create room for QSR brands to blur the line between beverages, snacks, and premium desserts. - **Event-themed Menu Drops:** Sports-linked donuts, patriotic toppings, and limited-time treats show how cultural moments can become fast-moving platforms for localized product innovation and customer engagement. - **Collectible Drinkware Merch:** Color-changing cups and branded buckets extend seasonal menus into lifestyle merchandise, opening new value around reusable packaging, fan identity, and impulse-driven add-ons. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Quick-service Restaurants:** Seasonal cold beverage lineups and playful baked goods highlight how QSR operators can use limited-time variety to increase visit frequency and differentiate summer dayparts. - **Nonalcoholic Beverages:** Fruit refreshers, flavored cold foam, and dessert-style iced drinks reflect a growing space for hybrid beverage formats that combine refreshment, customization, and indulgence. - **Sports Marketing:** Soccer-themed food items and USA-inspired treats connect fandom with everyday dining, revealing commercial potential in edible merchandise and event-adjacent menu experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Caffeine-Free Summertime Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tim-hortons-refreshers.md) - [Limited-Time QSR Summer Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-summer-menu.md) - [Value-Focused Seasonal QSR Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/combo-menu.md) - [Youth Soccer Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timbits-soccer.md) - [Spooky QSR-Branded Merchandise Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-merchandise.md) - [Seasonal QSR Spring Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-cinnamon.md) - [Cookie-Themed QSR Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-hortons-seasonal-menu.md) - [Illustrated Patriotic Product Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-drinkware.md) - [Seasonal Nostalgia Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tim-hortons-fall-menu.md)