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McDonald’s Rolls Out Five Limited‑Time Holiday Drinks

The menu pairs partner brands with seasonal flavors to spur short‑term traffic, generate social media buzz, increase store visits.

Overview

  • McDonald’s announced the holiday lineup on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, and confirmed the five limited‑time drinks will arrive at participating U.S. restaurants on Nov. 3, 2026.
  • The collection includes a Frosted Cranberry Splash made with Sprite, a Red Bull Frosted Cranberry Energizer available with classic Red Bull or Red Bull Zero, and three Cookie Butter McCafé variants.
  • Cookie Butter appears across a Frappé, a latte and an iced coffee topped with caramel cookie crumbs and sweet vanilla whip, while the cranberry drinks are finished with cold foam and cranberry sprinkles.
  • McDonald’s has not published pricing and availability will vary by location, and early taste posts from creators such as @snackolater and Michelle Kim have already driven online attention.
  • Seasonal tie‑ins like these are a recurring McDonald’s strategy to boost short‑term visits through branded partnerships and social buzz, so expect local stock differences and a brief run time for the drinks.