McDonald's Launches Six New Specialty Drinks, Marking a New Era ...
The collection features three vibrant Refreshers and three creative Craft Sodas. The Refresher lineup includes Strawberry Watermelon, Mango Pineapple, and
en.koreadaily.comHere’s what’s currently reported about McDonald’s six new specialty beverages joining the permanent menu nationwide:
- Reports indicate McDonald’s launched six new beverages (three refreshers and three crafted sodas) that are being added permanently to the McCafé lineup nationwide, with availability beginning May 6 at participating locations.[2][4][5]
- Flavor notes circulating in press coverage include Strawberry Watermelon Refresher, Mango Pineapple Refresher, Blackberry Passion Fruit Refresher, and three crafted sodas that feature ingredients like popping boba, freeze-dried fruit, and cold foam.[4][6][2]
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Coverage from local and national outlets confirms these drinks are described as permanent menu items, rolling out across the U.S. starting early May 2026 and continuing thereafter.[1][3][4]
Concise takeaways
- Six new permanent beverages: 3 refreshers, 3 crafted sodas.[2][4]
- Major flavor lineup includes strawberry watermelon, mango pineapple, blackberry passion fruit, plus specialty ingredients (popping boba, freeze-dried fruit, cold foam).[5][2]
- Nationwide rollout began May 6, 2026, at participating McDonald’s locations.[3][1]
If you’d like, I can pull the exact flavor names and ingredient details from the articles and summarize them in a quick side-by-side table. I can also look for any official McDonald’s press release to confirm permanence and provide citations.