McDonald’s Drink Menu Prices Refreshers, Crafted Sodas, Sizes & Calories
A few years ago, ordering a drink at McDonald’s meant picking a soda size and moving on. Not anymore. The menu now has boba, cold foam, freeze-dried fruit and something called a Dirty Dr Pepper, which sounds like a joke but is very real.
McDonald’s launched six specialty drinks at restaurants nationwide on May 6, 2026: three Refreshers and three crafted sodas. They’re a permanent part of the McCafé menu not a limited run. (McDonald’s, Yahoo Finance)
This page puts every drink in one place: price by size, calories, what’s in the new ones, lighter options and how to avoid overpaying. Looking for hot drinks? See our McCafé coffee menu. Want the whole menu? Start at our McDonald’s menu prices and calories page.
Quick answer
- Sodas: about $1.19 to $3.19
- New specialty drinks: about $2.99 to $4.69
- Smoothies: $3.69 to $5.89
- Cheapest drink: kid’s soda at $1.19
- Zero calories: Diet Coke, DASANI water, unsweetened iced tea
These are reference prices. McDonald’s franchise owners set their own, so your local restaurant may charge more or less. Check the app before you order.
McDonald’s Drink Prices & Calories (2026)
Delivery usually costs more than pickup, so treat the tables below as a starting point and confirm the final total in the app.
Prices at a glance
| Category | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soft drinks (Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dr Pepper) | $1.49 | $2.39 | $3.09 |
| Sweet tea / unsweetened tea | $2.19 | $2.69 | $3.49 |
| Lemonade | $2.79 | $3.69 | $4.49 |
| New specialty drinks | $2.99–$3.89 | $3.49–$4.19 | $3.99–$4.69 |
| Frozen drinks | $2.49 | $3.19 | $4.19 |
| Smoothies | $3.69 | $4.29–$4.79 | $5.59–$5.89 |
Kid’s (extra small) sodas are $1.19.
New specialty drinks: Refreshers & crafted sodas
| Drink | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Watermelon Refresher | $3.89 · 160 cal | $4.19 · 210 cal | $4.69 · 260 cal |
| Mango Pineapple Refresher | $3.79 · 180 cal | $4.19 · 250 cal | $4.59 · 330 cal |
| Blackberry Passion Fruit Refresher | $3.79 · 170 cal | $4.19 · 230 cal | $4.49 · 270 cal |
| Sprite Berry Blast | $3.49 · 210 cal | $3.99 · 290 cal | $4.59 · 390 cal |
| Dirty Dr Pepper | $3.19 · 220 cal | $3.59 · 300 cal | $3.99 · 410 cal |
| Orange Dream | $2.99 · 230 cal | $3.49 · 320 cal | $3.99 · 430 cal |
Soft drinks
| Drink | Kid’s | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coca-Cola | $1.19 · 100 cal | $1.49 · 200 cal | $2.39 · 210 cal | $3.09 · 290 cal |
| Diet Coke | $1.19 · 0 cal | $1.49 · 0 cal | $2.39 · 0 cal | $3.09 · 0 cal |
| Sprite | $1.19 · 100 cal | $1.49 · 190 cal | $2.39 · 200 cal | $3.09 · 270 cal |
| Dr Pepper | $1.19 · 100 cal | $1.49 · 190 cal | $2.39 · 200 cal | $3.09 · 280 cal |
| Hi-C Orange Lavaburst | $1.19 · 110 cal | $1.59 · 160 cal | $2.29 · 230 cal | $3.09 · 310 cal |
| Fanta Orange | – | $2.19 · 150 cal | $2.59 · 210 cal | $3.19 · 300 cal |
Iced tea & lemonade
| Drink | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemonade | $2.79 · 120 cal | $3.69 · 190 cal | $4.49 · 270 cal |
| Sweet Tea | $2.19 · 120 cal | $2.69 · 170 cal | $3.49 · 230 cal |
| Unsweetened Iced Tea | $2.19 · 0 cal | $2.69 · 0 cal | $3.49 · 0 cal |
Bottled drinks, milk & juice
| Drink | Size | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| DASANI Water | 20 fl oz bottle | $2.49 | 0 |
| 1% Low Fat Milk | 8 fl oz jug | $1.89 | 100 |
| Reduced Sugar Low Fat Chocolate Milk | 8 fl oz jug | $1.89 | 100 |
| Honest Kids Appley Ever After Organic Juice Drink | 6 fl oz box | $1.89 | 35 |
| Minute Maid Premium Orange Juice | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price · calories | $3.29 · 150 cal | $4.29 · 190 cal | $4.89 · 270 cal |
Frozen drinks
Frozen Hawaiian Punch, Frozen Coca-Cola Classic and Frozen Fanta Blue Raspberry all share the same price and calories.
| Drink | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any frozen drink | $2.49 · 60 cal | $3.19 · 80 cal | $4.19 · 110 cal |
Smoothies
| Drink | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Banana Smoothie | $3.69 · 190 cal | $4.79 · 240 cal | $5.89 · 330 cal |
| Mango Pineapple Smoothie | $3.69 · 200 cal | $4.29 · 250 cal | $5.59 · 340 cal |
Refreshers vs. Crafted Sodas: What’s the Difference?
The six new drinks look alike on the menu board but they’re two different things.
Refreshers are fruit drinks built on a lemonade base. Strawberry Watermelon, for example, mixes strawberry and watermelon flavors into lemonade with freeze-dried strawberries. McDonald’s says all Refreshers contain caffeine. (News4Jax, McDonald’s)
Crafted sodas, which a lot of people call “dirty sodas,” start with a regular soda, add a flavored syrup, and finish with cold foam. Sprite Berry Blast, Orange Dream and Dirty Dr Pepper are the three in this group. (McDonald’s)
One tip before you order a Refresher: a medium comes with four pumps of syrup, and you can swap the lemonade for water to cut the sweetness and the calories. If you find these drinks too sweet, that’s the easiest fix. (WILX)
The 6 New McDonald’s Drinks, One by One
Strawberry Watermelon Refresher
Small $3.89 · 160 cal | Medium $4.19 · 210 cal | Large $4.69 · 260 cal
Strawberry and watermelon flavors on a lemonade base, with freeze-dried strawberries mixed in. It’s the lightest of the three Refreshers on calories at every size. A local TV segment in May also called it a favorite among the Refreshers. (WILX)
Mango Pineapple Refresher
Small $3.79 · 180 cal | Medium $4.19 · 250 cal | Large $4.59 · 330 cal
This is the one with boba. It’s mango and pineapple on a lemonade base with strawberry popping boba. Popping boba isn’t the chewy tapioca kind. These are small pearls that burst when you bite them. It’s also the highest-calorie Refresher at every size, so that’s the trade-off. (Yahoo Finance)
Blackberry Passion Fruit Refresher
Small $3.79 · 170 cal | Medium $4.19 · 230 cal | Large $4.49 · 270 cal
Blackberry and passion fruit flavors, topped with freeze-dried dragon fruit. If boba or strawberries aren’t your thing this is your third option. It’s also the cheapest large of the three Refreshers. (WILX)
Sprite Berry Blast
Small $3.49 · 210 cal | Medium $3.99 · 290 cal | Large $4.59 · 390 cal
Sprite with sweet blue raspberry syrup, finished with cold foam. Think of it as the Sprite you already know only blue and topped with foam. It’s very sweet, and the calories climb fast at large. A May local TV segment said it was the top seller of the new lineup so far, though that may have changed since. (WILX) In Canada the same drink is sold under the name Sprite Berry Bliss.
Orange Dream
Small $2.99 · 230 cal | Medium $3.49 · 320 cal | Large $3.99 · 430 cal
Hi-C Orange Lavaburst with a hint of vanilla, topped with cold foam. If you remember orange creamsicles, you can guess the flavor. There are two versions, one made with Hi-C and one with Fanta Orange, so it’s worth asking which one you’re getting. It’s the cheapest of the six, but the large has the highest calorie count on the whole drink menu. (McDonald’s, Chowhound)
Dirty Dr Pepper
Small $3.19 · 220 cal | Medium $3.59 · 300 cal | Large $3.99 · 410 cal
Dr Pepper with a vanilla flavor and a layer of cold foam. Dr Pepper itself contains caffeine, so this isn’t a caffeine-free pick. (McDonald’s)
Calories, Caffeine & Lighter Ways to Order
Drinks are the easiest place to save calories without changing your meal.
| Lighter picks | Calories | Heavier picks (large) | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diet Coke (any size) | 0 | Orange Dream | 430 |
| Unsweetened Iced Tea | 0 | Dirty Dr Pepper | 410 |
| DASANI Water | 0 | Sprite Berry Blast | 390 |
| Frozen drinks (small) | 60 | Mango Pineapple Smoothie | 340 |
| Strawberry Watermelon Refresher (small) | 160 | Strawberry Banana Smoothie | 330 |
A few easy ways to bring the number down:
- Go one size smaller. On the crafted sodas, the jump from small to large is about 180 to 200 calories.
- Swap the lemonade for water in a Refresher.
- Pick Diet Coke, water or unsweetened tea when you just want something cold with your meal.
Caffeine: McDonald’s says Refreshers contain caffeine, and Dr Pepper does too. The menu board doesn’t list exact amounts. One pre-launch news report put the Refreshers at roughly 45 to 75 mg per serving (NBC Palm Springs). If you’re tracking caffeine or ordering for kids, check McDonald’s nutrition calculator for the exact figure.
Which McDonald’s Drink Should You Get?
| What you want | Order this | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Boba | Mango Pineapple Refresher | The only one with strawberry popping boba |
| Zero calories | Diet Coke, DASANI or unsweetened tea | All listed at 0 |
| Cheapest drink | Kid’s soda ($1.19) or small soda ($1.49) | Lowest prices on the menu |
| Cheapest new drink | Orange Dream, small | $2.99 |
| Lighter fruity drink | Strawberry Watermelon Refresher | Fewest calories of the three Refreshers |
| Creamy and sweet | Orange Dream or Dirty Dr Pepper | Vanilla and cold foam on top |
| Something fun to look at | Sprite Berry Blast | Bright blue with cold foam |
| Breakfast | Orange juice or a milk jug | Easy to add to any breakfast menu order |
| Kids | Honest Kids juice, milk jug or kid’s soda | $1.19 to $1.89, or see the Happy Meal menu |
Allergens & Dietary Notes
Milk jugs contain milk. Cold foam is typically made with dairy too, so if you avoid milk, check McDonald’s official allergen information before ordering a crafted soda. McDonald’s prepares food and drinks in shared spaces, so cross-contact is always possible. If you have a serious allergy, check the current ingredient list and talk to the restaurant directly.
How to Check the Exact Price at Your McDonald’s
- Open the McDonald’s app or website.
- Pick your nearest restaurant.
- Choose pickup, drive-thru, dine-in or delivery.
- Open the Drinks or McCafé section.
- Pick your drink and size.
- Check the total before you pay.
Pickup and delivery prices aren’t always the same, and a deal at one location may not show up at the next.
Easy Ways to Pay Less on Drinks
- Check the app first. Local deals change often, and a drink offer may be running right now.
- Look for a soft drink deal. Many locations run a $1 any-size soft drink or sweet tea deal under McValue (see our dollar menu). It isn’t available everywhere, so check the app.
- Go one size down. A medium soda costs about $0.90 more than a small, and a large adds another $0.70.
- Skip the specialty drink when you don’t need it. A small sweet tea is $2.19, while a small Refresher is $3.79 to $3.89.
- Compare pickup and delivery. On a single drink, delivery fees can nearly double the cost.
- Use your rewards points. MyMcDonald’s Rewards points on app orders can cover drinks too.
Looking for Coffee or Something to Eat?
Those have their own pages. See the McCafé coffee menu for coffee, lattes and hot chocolate. For cheap meals to go with your drink, check the McValue and dollar menu, or the McNuggets menu if you want something to share.
FAQs
How much do McDonald’s drinks cost?
Reference prices run from about $1.19 for a kid’s soda to $5.89 for a large smoothie. Most sodas are $1.49 to $3.19, and the new specialty drinks are $2.99 to $4.69. Your local price may differ.
What are the new McDonald’s drinks for 2026?
Six drinks launched on May 6: Strawberry Watermelon, Mango Pineapple and Blackberry Passion Fruit Refreshers, plus Sprite Berry Blast, Orange Dream and Dirty Dr Pepper crafted sodas.
Source: McDonald’s
Are the new drinks permanent?
Yes, they’re a permanent part of the McCafé menu.
Source: Yahoo Finance
Does McDonald’s have boba?
Yes. The Mango Pineapple Refresher comes with strawberry popping boba, and it’s the only one of the six that has it.
Source: Yahoo Finance
Do McDonald’s Refreshers have caffeine?
Yes. McDonald’s says all Refreshers contain caffeine. One pre-launch report estimated 45 to 75 mg per serving, so check the nutrition calculator for the exact number.
Sources: McDonald’s, NBC Palm Springs
What’s in a Dirty Dr Pepper at McDonald’s?
Dr Pepper with a vanilla flavor and cold foam on top.
What’s in the Sprite Berry Blast?
Sprite with sweet blue raspberry syrup and cold foam.
What is the Orange Dream at McDonald’s?
Hi-C Orange Lavaburst with a hint of vanilla and cold foam. There’s also a version made with Fanta Orange.
Source: Chowhound
Can I swap lemonade for water in a Refresher?
Yes. It makes the drink less sweet and lowers the calories.
Source: WILX
Which new drink sells the most?
As of a May local TV segment, Sprite Berry Blast was the top seller so far. That may have changed since.
Source: WILX
What’s the cheapest drink at McDonald’s?
A kid’s soda at $1.19, or a small soda at $1.49, based on the reference prices above. Many locations also run a $1 soft drink or sweet tea deal, so check the app and our dollar menu.
What are the zero-calorie drinks at McDonald’s?
Diet Coke, DASANI water and unsweetened iced tea are all listed at 0 calories.
What sizes do McDonald’s drinks come in?
Sodas come in kid’s (extra small), small, medium and large, except Fanta Orange, which starts at small. Refreshers, crafted sodas, tea, lemonade, frozen drinks, juice and smoothies come in small, medium and large. DASANI is a 20 oz bottle, and milk jugs are 8 oz.
How much are McDonald’s sweet tea and lemonade?
Sweet tea runs $2.19 to $3.49, and lemonade runs $2.79 to $4.49, depending on size. Prices vary by location.
Are McDonald’s drinks more expensive on delivery?
Usually, yes. Delivery prices tend to run higher than in-restaurant prices, and delivery and service fees come on top.
Final Thoughts
McDonald’s drink menu is a lot bigger than it was a year ago. There’s something for most moods and budgets, from a $1.19 kid’s soda to a loaded large Refresher with boba.
Prices change by location, so a quick look at the app before you order is still the smartest move. Ordering food too? Browse our full McDonald’s menu prices and calories page, then bookmark this one and come back before your next drink run.