McDonald's Refreshers and Crafted Sodas Launch

McDonald's launches six new permanent specialty drinks starting May 6 at participating U.S. locations: three Refreshers (Strawberry Watermelon, Mango Pineapple, Blackberry Passion Fruit) and three crafted sodas (Sprite® Berry Blast, Orange Dream, Dirty Dr Pepper®). Features include freeze-dried fruit, popping boba, and cold foam.

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Strawberry Watermelon Refresher

Available from May 6, 2026

Features

Sweet strawberry and watermelon flavors
Lemonade base
Contains freeze-dried strawberries for extra burst of flavor and visual flair
Contains caffeine

Mango Pineapple Refresher

Available from May 6, 2026

Features

Tropical mango and pineapple flavors
Lemonade base
Contains strawberry popping boba for a juicy burst of flavor
Contains caffeine

Blackberry Passion Fruit Refresher

Available from May 6, 2026

Features

Bold blackberry and passion fruit flavors
Lemonade base
Contains freeze-dried dragon fruit for a touch of sweetness and a pop of color
Contains caffeine

Sprite® Berry Blast

Available from May 6, 2026

Features

Sprite® infused with a sweet blue raspberry syrup
Topped with cold foam

Orange Dream

Available from May 6, 2026

Features

Hi-C® Orange Lavaburst base mixed with a hint of vanilla flavor
Finished with cold foam for a smooth, dreamy citrus sip

Dirty Dr Pepper®

Available from May 6, 2026

Features

Classic Dr Pepper® flavor layered with vanilla flavor
Finished with a cloud of cold foam for a rich finish