McDonald's Launches 6 Permanent Specialty Drinks Nationwide as It Pushes Into Premium Beverages
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Updated · Fox Baltimore · Jun 5
McDonald's Launches 6 Permanent Specialty Drinks Nationwide as It Pushes Into Premium Beverages
3 articles · Updated · Fox Baltimore · Jun 5
Summary
Six new drinks hit McDonald’s menus nationwide as permanent additions, split between three Refreshers and three crafted sodas rather than a limited-time summer offer.
The lineup targets the fast-growing specialty beverage market, with McDonald’s pitching the drinks as more premium, customizable and social-media-friendly.
Three Refreshers include Strawberry Watermelon, Mango Pineapple with popping boba, and Blackberry Passion Fruit with freeze-dried dragon fruit.
Three crafted sodas—Sprite Berry Blast, Orange Dream and Dirty Dr Pepper—add layered ingredients such as cold foam, lemonade bases and textured toppings.
A swag giveaway tied to the launch asks fans to DM @mcdonaldsdmv with “LADY T'S SUMMER SIPS,” extending the campaign beyond the menu rollout.