Get ready to indulge in a blast from the past. Dairy Queen is on a mission to revive a beloved Blizzard flavor, and they need your help to choose the winner. Three legendary flavors are battling it out for a comeback but only one flavor will rise from the frozen depths of the DQ Freezer. Keep reading to discover which flavors are up for the Blizzard battle royale and find out how you can cast your vote for your all-time favorite.
What is the DQ Freezer?
Dairy Queen is celebrated for its extensive range of frozen delights, especially its iconic Blizzards. Since the Blizzard’s introduction in 1985, the chain has concocted numerous popular flavor combinations featuring mix-ins like candy, cheesecake, fudge, and more. However, not all of these creations fit on the menu at once.
Fortunately, Dairy Queen has a solution: the DQ Freezer. This unique repository safeguards all 170+ Blizzard flavors for future enjoyment. According to their website, it’s more than just a regular freezer—it’s a bridge to nostalgic favorites. “It is an extraordinary freezer holding all of the DQ Blizzard Treat flavors of the past that are waiting to be re-released for all of our fans to enjoy.”
Now, Dairy Queen is opening the freezer doors once again. The chain is diving into its vault to bring back one of three beloved Blizzards next year—and fans get to decide which one.
Starting December 9th, fans can cast their votes to decide which beloved Blizzard will make a triumphant return in 2025. To participate, simply download the DQ app and sign up for the free rewards program.
Here are the three contenders:
S’mores
Introduced in 2013, the S’mores Blizzard quickly became a fan favorite. Even Dairy Queen CEO Troy Bader confessed it’s his top pick. Each spoonful features signature soft serve, graham cracker pieces, marshmallows, and mini DQ-branded marshmallow-filled chocolate bars.
Georgia Mud Fudge
A dream for chocolate lovers, the Georgia Mud Fudge Blizzard blends velvety fudge sauce with brownie chunks and pecan pieces into an indulgent frozen treat. Although it’s been off the menu for some time, resourceful fans on Reddit have managed to recreate it by tweaking existing Blizzard recipes.
Cappuccino Heath
This variant adds a coffee twist to the classic Heath Blizzard. As shared in a 2023 TikTok video, the Cappuccino Heath Blizzard combines vanilla soft serve, a coffee base, and a generous amount of Heath crumbles, delivering a rich flavor with plenty of crunchy toffee texture.
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When will the winner be announced?
Be sure to cast your vote by December 19th and check back on December 20th when Dairy Queen reveals the winner. Although there’s still a week left to vote, a strong preference for one flavor is already emerging. In a recent Instagram post by Dairy Queen, fans eagerly voiced their opinions, and it’s clear many want the S’mores Blizzard to return.
“S’MORESSSS WHY IS THIS EVEN A QUESTION,” exclaimed one fan. Another added, “S’mores, please. We’ve been patient.”
Even employees at the Minnesota-based chain are advocating for the S’mores Blizzard’s comeback. One Instagrammer commented, “As someone who works at DQ, this should definitely be S’mores because we can make all the other Blizzards with the ingredients we already have.”
There’s no word yet on when exactly the winning flavor will return in 2025.