Indy McDonald’s fans invited to sip McDonald’s new Refresher at one-day sampling event

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:48 PM

By Staff report

McDonald’s has introduced six specialty drinks bringing bold flavors and fresh variety to its beverage lineup. Now, Indianapolis residents will have the chance to try select offerings during a one-day sampling event on May 21.

Participating McDonald’s across the Indianapolis area are hosting an in-restaurant sampling day on May 21, from 2-4p.m., offering guests the opportunity to try the Strawberry Watermelon Refresher. Samples will be available inside restaurants only and will not be offered via the drive-thru.

New drink lineup:

Strawberry Watermelon Refresher* blends sweet strawberry and watermelon flavors with a lemonade base, plus freeze‑dried strawberries for an extra burst of flavor and visual flair.
Mango Pineapple Refresher* mixes tropical mango and pineapple flavors with a lemonade base and strawberry popping boba to deliver a juicy burst of flavor.
Blackberry Passion Fruit Refresher* pairs bold blackberry and passion fruit flavors with lemonade alongside freeze‑dried dragon fruit for a touch of sweetness and a pop of color.
Sprite® Berry Blast infuses our iconic Sprite® with a sweet blue raspberry syrup – topped off with decadent cold foam as the final touch.
Orange Dream is a twist on the fan-favorite Hi‑C® Orange Lavaburst at McDonald’s mixed with a hint of vanilla flavor and finished with cold foam for a smooth, dreamy citrus sip.
Dirty Dr Pepper® layers classic Dr Pepper® flavor with a vanilla flavor and a cloud of cold foam to create a rich finish.

“Our fans have an obsession with beverages – to them, drinks are more than just drinks. And soon, our beverages won’t just be a reason you come to McDonald’s, they’ll be the reason,” said Alyssa Buetikofer, Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer, McDonald’s USA. “We’ve taken the time to get this right, introducing new drinks that are hand-crafted with bold flavors and quality ingredients our fans can taste in every sip. Only McDonald’s can bring that kind of experience to life consistently across nearly 14,000 restaurants, every single day.”

Visit participating Indianapolis area McDonald's on May 21 to sample the new Strawberry Watermelon Refresher.

*Refreshers contain caffeine.