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A hand selecting a Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer from a McDonald's soda fountain, showcasing new beverage options on the menu.
Food & Drink

McDonald's adds Red Bull and new sodas to US menu

Starting August 17, McDonald's customers can now order a Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer, a stark departure from the chain's traditional soda fountain offerings.

Camila Roque·August 15, 2026
McDonald's introduces six new specialty drinks and crafted sodas, signaling a major move into the competitive fast food beverage market.
Food & Drink

McDonald's launches six new drinks, sparking fast food beverage wars

Last year, a seismic shift rippled through consumer spending: sales at beverage and snack-focused chains surged an exhilarating 8.

Camila Roque·April 30, 2026
Six new McDonald's crafted beverages, including fruit refreshers with boba and sodas with cold foam, displayed attractively on a counter.
Food & Drink

McDonald's Introduces Six New Crafted Drinks to Beverage Menu

Starting May 6, nearly 14,000 McDonald's locations across the U.

Camila Roque·April 29, 2026