{
  "id": 17989039,
  "title": "McDonald’s launches 5 new holiday drinks: How to try the wild Red Bull and sprinkles combo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/mcdonalds-launches-5-new-holiday-drinks-how-to-try-the-wild-red-bull",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-03T16:33:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/life/mcdonalds-launches-new-holiday-drinks-2026-how-to-try"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "McDonald's has entered the holiday caffeine scene with five new drinks set to debut nationwide on November 3, according to the source <source b59e3a54-839>. The limited-time menu items are designed to compete with Starbucks and Dunkin's seasonal offerings. McDonald's aims to capture two distinct crowds: those craving fruity, sparkling energy drinks and others looking for indulgent dessert-like coffee choices. The five holiday drink options include:\n\n1. Frosted Cranberry Splash with Sprite - Sprite mixed with cranberry and orange syrups, topped with sweet cold foam and festive red cranberry sprinkles.\n\n2. Red Bull Frosted Cranberry Energizer - A cranberry-orange base, finished with cold foam and sprinkles, and a full can of Red Bull.\n\n3. Cookie Butter Latte - Espresso blended with whole milk and spiced cookie butter syrup, topped with vanilla whipped cream and caramel cookie pieces.\n\n4. Cookie Butter Iced Coffee - Classic McCafé iced coffee infused with cookie butter syrup, finished with cream and cookie crumbles.\n\n5. Cookie Butter Frappé - A blended coffee treat crowned with vanilla whip and speculoos cookie crumbs.\n\nWhile the combination of cold foam and Red Bull may not appeal to everyone, the article acknowledges that it could go viral for the right reasons, hinting at McDonald's bold move into the holiday beverage market.",
  "summary": "McDonald’s drops new holiday drinks for 2026. How to buy Cookie Butter lattes and a Red Bull energizer.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}