McDonald's is ready to quench your thirst with something new.
On Tuesday, the fast-food giant announced it's launching a brand-new suite of specialty drinks, which it said bring "bright, bold flavors and a whole new reason to visit the Golden Arches."
The drinks, McDonald's shared in its statement, join its classic soda lineup that includes Sprite and "crispy Diet Coke," along with lesser-known drinks like the Hi-C Orange Lavaburst.
But, starting May 6, customers can also choose one of three new Refreshers and three crafted sodas. The lineup includes:
- Strawberry Watermelon Refresher: A drink that "blends sweet strawberry and watermelon flavors with a lemonade base, plus freeze‑dried strawberries for an extra burst of flavor and visual flair."
- Mango Pineapple Refresher: A drink that "mixes tropical mango and pineapple flavors with a lemonade base and strawberry popping boba to deliver a juicy burst of flavor."
- Blackberry Passion Fruit Refresher: A drink that "pairs bold blackberry and passion fruit flavors with lemonade alongside freeze‑dried dragon fruit for a touch of sweetness and a pop of color."
- Sprite Berry Blast: A drink that "infuses our iconic Sprite with a sweet blue raspberry syrup—topped off with decadent cold foam as the final touch."
- Orange Dream: A drink that is "a twist on the fan-favorite Hi‑C Orange Lavaburst at McDonald’s mixed with a hint of vanilla flavor and finished with cold foam for a smooth, dreamy citrus sip."
- Dirty Dr Pepper: A drink that "layers classic Dr Pepper flavor with a vanilla flavor and a cloud of cold foam to create a rich finish."
“Our fans have an obsession with beverages. To them, drinks are more than just drinks. And soon, our beverages won’t just be a reason you come to McDonald’s; they’ll be the reason,” Alyssa Buetikofer, the chief marketing and customer experience officer at McDonald’s USA, shared. “We’ve taken the time to get this right, introducing new drinks that are hand-crafted with bold flavors and quality ingredients that our fans can taste in every sip. Only McDonald’s can bring that kind of experience to life consistently across nearly 14,000 restaurants, every single day.”
But hang on, because McDonald's is also launching an accessory to go with these drinks too.
In its statement, it shared that it teamed up with designer Susan Alexandra to drop six limited-edition beaded drink carriers that "free up your hands and elevate your look." And as a little bonus, each carrier comes with a $10 McDonald’s Arch Card so you can "grab the drink that brings the whole moment together."
But if you want a carrier, you'd better act fast, as they will only be available for purchase on SusanAlexandra.com starting May 6, while supplies last. But if you do snag one, you'll surely have the most fashion-forward soda on the block.
