McDonald’s Canada Puts Beverages Centre Stage with a New, Permanent Line-up of Cold Drinks
05-12-2026
New beverage menu features McCafé® Crafted Sodas, Refreshers, and Cloud Iced Coffees, plus $1 +tax Small Fountain Drinks and Iced Coffee return for the summer
McDonald’s Canada is officially entering its beverage era ✨. With the launch of a new, permanent line-up of cold drinks, now available at participating restaurants from coast-to-coast, the brand is putting beverages front and centre – transforming them from a sidekick to the star of the show.
Designed to stand out on the menu, these flavour forward drinks are equal parts playful and premium - bringing bold colours, craveable textures, and unexpected twists such as strawberry flavoured popping pearls and freeze-dried dragonfruit.
“This launch marks a major shift for McDonald’s Canada,” said Annemarie Swijtink, President and CEO of McDonald’s Canada. “Beverages are no longer a side offering - they’re a core part of how we show up for our guests. We set out to create a beverage line-up that feels fresh, craveable and here to stay - bringing bold flavours together with premium touches. This is a long‑term commitment to evolving our menu with our guests at the centre.”
The new line-up is built around three categories: McCafé Crafted Sodas, Refreshers and Cloud Iced Coffees.
The all-new McCafé Crafted Sodas offer a trendy fusion of familiar flavours with an indulgent, modern twist. Served in clear cups to show off their vibrant colours and topped with a silky cold foam, the line-up includes:
Sprite® Berry Bliss: A bold take on Sprite®, made with an electric blue raspberry flavoured syrup, Topped with a silky sweet cold foam. Served over ice.
Orange Dream: A nostalgic spin on Sprite®, made with an orange cream flavoured syrup and topped with a silky sweet cold foam. Served over ice.
Creamy Strawberry Coke®: An indulgent twist on Coca-Cola®, made with a strawberries & cream flavoured syrup and topped with a silky sweet cold foam. Served over ice.
The new McCafé Refreshers drinks are a fruit-flavoured explosion. The collection features:
Mango Pineapple Refresher: A refreshing lemonade beverage made with real lemon juice concentrate, with the sweet taste of mango and pineapple. Topped with strawberry flavoured popping pearls. Served over ice.
Strawberry Watermelon Refresher: A refreshing lemonade beverage made with real lemon juice concentrate, with the sweet taste of strawberry and juicy watermelon. Topped with freeze-dried strawberries. Served over ice.
Blackberry Passionfruit Refresher: A refreshing lemonade beverage made with real lemon juice concentrate, with the sweet and tart taste of blackberry and passionfruit. Topped with freeze-dried dragonfruit. Served over ice.
Finally, the new McCafé Cloud Iced Coffees feature cool and refreshing McCafé Premium Roast Coffee, brewed from 100% Arabica beans and served over ice. Topped with a silky, sweet cold foam, they are available in regular, French Vanilla, Sugar-Free Vanilla and Salted Caramel flavours.
$1 +tax small Fountain Drinks and Iced Coffee return on May 19
While the new drinks introduce a new premium line-up, McDonald’s is also reinforcing its commitment to predictable value with the highly anticipated return of its longstanding Summer Drink Days program. From May 19 to September 7, Canadians can enjoy $1 +tax Small Fountain Drinks and Iced Coffees all summer long in-restaurant.* And guests using the McDonald’s app can redeem an offer for $1 +tax any size Fountain and $1 + tax small/ medium Iced Coffee.**
From spontaneous pit stops to everyday rituals, McDonald’s Canada’s summer beverage line-up brings a little extra joy to every sip. By pairing playful new flavours and premium touches with the return of $1 +tax small Fountain Drinks and Iced Coffee, this dual approach delivers something for every taste and budget - reinforcing McDonald’s as a go‑to stop for Canadians all summer long.
*Excludes flavoured iced coffee and additional toppings. Not valid with any other offer. At participating McDonald’s restaurants in Canada. Product availability varies by restaurant. Prices exclude delivery.
**Excludes flavoured iced coffee and additional toppings. Must select offer in-app to redeem. See offer terms for details. At participating McDonald’s restaurants in Canada. App download and registration required.