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McDonald's holiday menu 2026: Cookie butter and frosted cranberry drinks arrive Nov. 3

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McDonald’s announced its 2026 holiday lineup on Tuesday, Oct. 27. It’s built around drinks: five new limited-time beverages in cookie butter and frosted cranberry flavors, at participating U.S. restaurants starting Tuesday, Nov. 3, according to People and Southern Living.

The chain is pairing the drinks with a value deal. An $8 Quarter Pounder with Cheese meal starts Nov. 2, according to a McDonald’s press release.

McDonald’s new holiday menu items

Drink What’s in it (per McDonald’s)
Frosted Cranberry Splash with Sprite Sprite with orange and cranberry flavors, topped with cold foam and cranberry sprinkles
Red Bull Frosted Cranberry Energizer The same frosted cranberry flavor, cold foam and sprinkles with Red Bull; available with classic Red Bull or Red Bull Zero
Cookie Butter Frappé Cookie butter flavor topped with caramel cookie crumbs and vanilla whipped topping
Cookie Butter Latte Same cookie butter flavor and toppings in a latte
Cookie Butter Iced Coffee Same cookie butter flavor and toppings in iced coffee

Southern Living reported that the two cranberry drinks are holiday versions of the Sprite Berry Blast and Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer that came out earlier this year. You can get them with regular or sugar-free Sprite or Red Bull. The holiday drinks replace McDonald’s fall caramel apple pie drinks, the outlet said.

People got an early taste of all five. The magazine said the cranberry drinks were refreshing and indulgent thanks to the cold foam.

When do the holiday drinks come out?

  • Nov. 2: The $8 Quarter Pounder with Cheese meal (medium fries and a drink included) starts at participating restaurants for a limited time.
  • Nov. 3: The five holiday drinks launch at participating restaurants nationwide.

The release says prices and participation may vary, and the meal deal isn’t valid for delivery. McDonald’s hasn’t said how long the holiday drinks will be around beyond calling them limited-time items. Drink prices weren’t included in the reports we reviewed, so check your local menu or the app.

Is there new holiday food?

Not in the U.S. announcement. The lineup reported so far is drinks only. Separately, the McRib came back on Oct. 27 for a limited time in select cities, but that’s a separate promotion and not part of the holiday drink menu.

There are also lists online of festive items from McDonald’s UK, such as Christmas burgers and McFlurry flavors. Those are for the British menu and aren’t coming to U.S. restaurants as part of this announcement.

FAQ

What are McDonald’s new holiday menu items for 2026?

Frosted Cranberry Splash with Sprite, Red Bull Frosted Cranberry Energizer, Cookie Butter Frappé, Cookie Butter Latte and Cookie Butter Iced Coffee.

When does the McDonald’s holiday menu start?

Nov. 3, 2026, at participating U.S. restaurants.

Is there a holiday meal deal?

Yes. An $8 Quarter Pounder with Cheese meal starts Nov. 2 at participating locations, according to McDonald’s.

Are the drinks available everywhere?

McDonald’s says participating restaurants nationwide. Availability and prices can vary by location.

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