McDonald's says its limited-time holiday drinks arrive November 3, 2026, at participating restaurants nationwide: the Frosted Cranberry Splash with Sprite, the Red Bull Frosted Cranberry Energizer, and a Cookie Butter Frappé, Latte and Iced Coffee. McDonald's hasn't announced prices or an end date. Updated November 4, 2026.
This is a guide, not a review. We take the facts from McDonald's own announcement, name every source, and label anything that isn't confirmed. We aren't rating any of the drinks. Snack Trap House isn't affiliated with McDonald's, The Coca-Cola Company or Red Bull.
At a glance
| Drink | What McDonald's says |
|---|---|
| Frosted Cranberry Splash with Sprite | Sprite with orange and cranberry flavors, topped with cold foam and cranberry sprinkles |
| Red Bull Frosted Cranberry Energizer | Frosted Cranberry flavor with cold foam and sprinkles, made with Red Bull (classic Red Bull or Red Bull Zero) |
| Cookie Butter Frappé, Latte and Iced Coffee | Cookie butter flavor topped with caramel cookie crumbs and vanilla whip |
Dates and availability
- Arrives: November 3, 2026, at participating McDonald's restaurants nationwide. McDonald's announced the lineup on October 27.
- Ends: not announced. McDonald's calls them limited-time drinks.
- Price: not announced. Check the McDonald's app or the menu board at your restaurant.
- Which restaurants: "participating" ones, so availability can vary by location.
Frosted Cranberry Splash with Sprite
A Sprite drink with orange and cranberry flavors, topped with cold foam and cranberry sprinkles, according to McDonald's.
Red Bull Frosted Cranberry Energizer
A Frosted Cranberry drink with cold foam and sprinkles, made with Red Bull. McDonald's says it comes with classic Red Bull or Red Bull Zero. It contains caffeine: the fine print on McDonald's holiday drinks post says Energizers contain caffeine.
Cookie Butter Frappé, Latte and Iced Coffee
McDonald's lists three Cookie Butter drinks, each with cookie butter flavor topped with caramel cookie crumbs and vanilla whip.
Cookie Butter at McDonald's and Dunkin'
Dunkin' launches its own Cookie Butter drinks on November 4. Our fast-food holiday menus guide puts the McDonald's, Dunkin', Starbucks, Krispy Kreme and Dutch Bros dates and drinks side by side.
Also at McDonald's
The Pokémon Happy Meal with trading cards starts November 10, 2026: see McDonald's Pokémon cards 2026.
Sources: McDonald's USA Menu Spotter (October 27 holiday drinks item), plus trade coverage of the announcement from Nation's Restaurant News and Dexerto.
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FAQ
What are McDonald's holiday drinks for 2026?
McDonald's lists the Frosted Cranberry Splash with Sprite, the Red Bull Frosted Cranberry Energizer, and a Cookie Butter Frappé, Latte and Iced Coffee. They are limited-time drinks at participating restaurants.
When do McDonald's holiday drinks start in 2026?
McDonald's says they arrive November 3, 2026, at participating restaurants nationwide. It announced the lineup on October 27.
When do McDonald's holiday drinks end?
McDonald's hasn't announced an end date. It calls them limited-time drinks. We'll update this page if McDonald's posts one.
How much are McDonald's holiday drinks?
McDonald's hasn't announced prices. Check the McDonald's app or the menu board at your restaurant.
What is in the Frosted Cranberry Splash with Sprite?
McDonald's describes it as Sprite with orange and cranberry flavors, topped with cold foam and cranberry sprinkles.
What is the Red Bull Frosted Cranberry Energizer?
It is a Frosted Cranberry drink with cold foam and sprinkles, made with Red Bull. McDonald's says it comes with classic Red Bull or Red Bull Zero. It contains caffeine, and the fine print on McDonald's holiday drinks post says Energizers contain caffeine.
What are the Cookie Butter drinks at McDonald's?
McDonald's lists a Frappé, a Latte and an Iced Coffee with cookie butter flavor, topped with caramel cookie crumbs and vanilla whip.
Does Dunkin' have Cookie Butter drinks too?
Yes. Dunkin' says its holiday menu launches November 4, 2026, with Cookie Butter drinks that include a Cloud Latte, a Hot Chocolate and a Matcha. Our fast-food holiday menus guide lists them next to McDonald's, Starbucks and Dutch Bros.
Is every McDonald's serving the holiday drinks?
McDonald's says the drinks are at participating restaurants, so availability can vary. Check the McDonald's app or call your restaurant.
Is this a review?
No. It's a guide to what McDonald's has announced, with sources, and we aren't rating any of the drinks.