Event Brief
McDonald’s Debuts Specialty Drink Lineup
Filed: May 04, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: McDonald’s launches six new specialty drinks May 6, with free local samples on Thursdays 5/21–6/11.
WHO: McDonald’s
WHAT: Debut of six brand-new specialty drinks: Strawberry Watermelon Refresher, Mango Pineapple Refresher, Blackberry Passion Fruit Refresher, Sprite Berry Blast, Orange Dream, and Dirty Dr. Pepper.
WHEN: May 04, 2026 at 2:04 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: The company is launching a new specialty drink lineup and offering free local samples during the promotional period.
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