Here’s the latest on McDonald’s new drinks.
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McDonald’s has rolled out six new beverages in U.S. restaurants, including three Refreshers (fruit-forward iced drinks with lemonade base and mix-ins) and three Crafted Sodas (enhanced sodas with syrups, foams, and toppings) nationwide as of late April 2026. This expansion follows earlier tests of CosMc’s-inspired beverages and aims to boost beverage sales among younger customers.[3][5][8]
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Notable offerings include Strawberry Watermelon Refresher, Mango Pineapple Refresher (with strawberry popping boba), Blackberry Passion Fruit Refresher, and Dirty Dr Pepper (vanilla-infused with cold foam) among the Crafted Sodas, with additional flavor variants highlighted in coverage of the rollout.[5][3]
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The company has indicated it will continue to emphasize beverages as a growth area, including adding a dedicated beverage specialist role in restaurants to optimize drink experiences and streamline operations during the rollout.[8]
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Some reports note a phased approach, with earlier tests in select markets and broader rollout later, aligning with fast-food beverage trends where premium drinks help differentiate chains and attract new customers.[2][6]
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For context, related coverage from ABC News and Parade summarized the new six-item lineup and the broader move toward “refresher” and “crafted soda” concepts within McDonald’s drink strategy, echoing industry-wide shifts toward more customizable, visually engaging beverages.[10][3]
If you’d like, I can pull a brief side-by-side summary of each drink with key ingredients and flavor notes, or track regional availability to see when specific items land in Montreal.
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McDonald's is adding new items to the menu that are a notable departure from the usual.
parade.comRefresher drinks, a fruity and usually caffeinated iced beverage, are a growing menu trend from Starbucks and Sonic to Dunkin' and soon, McDonald's.
abcnews.comMcDonald's (NYSE:MCD) is rolling out a nationwide revamp of its drinks menu. The new specialty beverages are aimed at value focused and younger consumers. The company is positioning the expanded drinks category as a potential key growth driver. For a company built on burgers, fries, and convenience, McDonald's is putting more attention on what goes in the cup. The refreshed beverage lineup ties into broader quick service trends, where coffee, flavored drinks, and customization have become...
simplywall.stMcDonald's will add refreshers and crafted sodas to its menu in the United States starting this month, the company told Reuters in a statement on Monday. The additions come about a year...
www.marketscreener.comMcDonald’s plans to roll out new “crafted sodas,” also known as dirty sodas — soft drinks mixed with syrups, creams or foams — recently popularized by the Hulu show “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.”
abcnews.comFast food chains, thirsty for new ways to grow, are amping up their beverage offerings.
www.washingtontimes.comFast-food chain McDonald's (MCD) is getting ready to go beyond burgers and fries by testing a new line of colorful iced drinks this fall, accord...
markets.businessinsider.comFast food chains, thirsty for new ways to grow, are amping up their beverage offerings. McDonald’s said Tuesday it will launch six handcrafted beverages in U.S. restaurants on May 6. It’s joining other chains, like KFC, Wendy’s and Taco Bell, that have elevated their drinks in order to lure customers away from rivals like Starbucks and Dutch Bros. McDonald’s will offer three refreshers and three crafted sodas. It's also adding a beverage specialist role in restaurants to focus on drinks....
www.ajc.comFast food chains, thirsty for new ways to grow, are amping up their beverage offerings
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