# Icy Cocoa Drinks This Recipe Puts a Summery Twist on a Classic Winter Beverage By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-08-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-beverage References: [smittenkitchen](http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2015/08/frozen-hot-chocolate/) The Smitten Kitchen blog put together a tasty recipe that puts a summery twist on a classic winter beverage. Although most people associate hot chocolate with cooler temperatures, the drink can also be appropriate for the summer months. This recipe demonstrates how to turn [hot cocoa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-hot-chocolate-made-with-ghirardelli) into an icy cold beverage. The recipe calls for whole milk, cocoa powder and a little bit of chocolate. The ingredients mimic that rich flavor of hot chocolate, but with the cold and creamy texture of a [chocolate shake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-creaminspired-frozen-coffees). For an extra special treat, you can finish the drink with a dollop of whipped cream and decorative chocolate shavings. Despite the ultra-sweet ingredients, the [frozen hot chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-hot-chocolate-shakes) is less intense than a milkshake. While hot chocolate will always be associated with cooler temperatures, this recipe offers a summery take on the classic winter beverage. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Icy Cocoa Drinks:** Creating frozen variations of classic beverages. - **Summer-ized Winter Beverages:** Adapting winter drinks for warmer seasons. - **Innovative Beverage Transformations:** Exploring creative ways to reinvent traditional drink recipes. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity to develop and market new summer beverage products. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Incorporating unique and refreshing drink options into summer menus. - **Recipe and Cooking Platforms:** Showcasing inventive recipes that offer new twists on classic drinks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Icy Cold Weather Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chocolate-milkshake.md) - [Frozen Hot Cocoa Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-hot-cocoa-mix.md) - [Frozen Cold Weather Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-caramel-chocolate-frost.md) - [Seasonal Hot Cocoa-Inspired Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-cocoa-shake.md) - [Chilled Hot Chocolate Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chilled-hot-chocolate.md) - [Frozen Hot Cocoa Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-hot-chocolate-shake-made-with-ghirardelli.md) - [Hot Cocoa Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-of-cocoa-ice-cream.md) - [Frozen Hot Chocolate Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-hot-cocoa-shake.md) - [Minty Chocolate Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-cocoa-shake.md)