Food & Beverage

McDonald's adds Red Bull to menu with Dragonberry Energizer

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August 11, 2026

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McDonald's is entering the energy drink market for the first time by teaming up with Red Bull to expand its beverage lineup, starting Aug. 17, according to a press release.

The Chicago-based burger chain will introduce the Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer, which combines Red Bull with blue raspberry syrup and freeze-dried dragonfruit inclusions. Customers can also substitute Red Bull Zero as the base or purchase an 8.4-ounce can of standard Red Bull at participating restaurants.

"We've seen growing enthusiasm for our crafted sodas and refreshers as fans look for more variety and options to fit every occasion," Alyssa Buetikofer, chief marketing and customer experience officer for McDonald's USA, said in the release. "They loved the Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer when we first tested it in the U.S., so we're excited to give fans nationwide the energy they've been craving with Red Bull. And we're just getting started."

In addition to the energy drinks, McDonald's is expanding its crafted soda menu. The new Vanilla Swirl pairs vanilla flavor and creamy cold foam with a choice of Coca-Cola, Diet Coke or Coke Zero Sugar.

The chain is also rolling out reduced-sugar crafted sodas featuring Diet Dr Pepper, Dr Pepper Zero Sugar and Sprite Zero Sugar, alongside other offerings like the Orange Dream with Fanta.