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5 May 2026

New Refreshers and Crafted Sodas Arrive at McDonald's

McDonald's new Refreshers and crafted sodas.
McDonald's adds new Refreshers and crafted sodas to its McCafe menu as it enters a crowded specialty beverage field.

The new beverage lineup includes popular inclusions such as cold foam, freeze-dried fruit, and popping boba. At launch, there are six drinks, including:

- Strawberry Watermelon Refresher - Lemonade with strawberry and watermelon flavors, plus freeze-dried strawberries.

- Mango Pineapple Refresher - Lemonade mixed with mango flavor, pineapple flavor, and strawberry popping boba.

- Blackberry Passion Fruit Refresher - Lemonade mixed with blackberry flavor, passion fruilt flavor, and freeze-dried dragon fruit.

- Sprite Berry Blast - Sprite mixed with blue raspberry syrup, topped with cold foam.

- Orange Dream - Hi-C Orange Lavaburst mixed with vanilla syrup, topped with cold foam.

- Dirty Dr Pepper - Dr Pepper mixed with vanilla syrup, topped with cold foam.

Similar to other chains, McDonald's Refreshers are caffeinated with green coffee extract.

Prices vary, but a medium-sized Refresher costs $3.99 at my local McDonald's here in Los Angeles, while the same-sized crafted soda costs $3.79. For comparison, a medium fountain soda costs $2.49.

Photo via McDonald's.

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