McDonald's to start selling refreshers and crafted sodas nationwide in May

McDonald's is expanding its cold beverage menu and also plans to introduce energy drinks later this year.

McDonald's to start selling refreshers and crafted sodas nationwide in May
McDonald's to start selling refreshers and crafted sodas nationwide in May Photo: CBS News

Updated on: April 13, 2026 / 3:34 PM EDT / CBS News
"Our fans' love for McDonald's beverages runs deep, from rallying for the return of Hi-C Orange Lavaburst to coining the iconic 'Spicy Sprite.' Next month, we're building on that passion with a new era of beverages, featuring a variety of refreshers and crafted sodas rolling out nationwide," McDonald's US said in a statement to CBS News.

The Wall Street Journal on Sunday reported that McDonald's new beverages include a Dirty Dr Pepper and a Mango Pineapple Refresher.

The move to compete in the drinks space comes after McDonald's last May pulled the plug on its beverage-oriented chain , CosMc's.

The media outlet also reported that McDonald's plans to undercut competitors such as  Starbucks and Dutch Bros on price, citing internal documents related to the launch.

After it closed CosMc's stores, McDonald's tested new drink combinations, including a Sour Cherry Energy Burst, in U.S.

McDonald's restaurants.

At the time, the company said it was "seeing real momentum in beverages," particularly among Gen Z consumers.

Source: This article was originally published by CBS News

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