McDonald's Launches Festive Sips Holiday Menu
The seasonal lineup, including a Cookie Butter Latte, debuts Tuesday, Nov. 3, at participating restaurants nationwide.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Coffee
McDonald's will launch its Festive Sips holiday drink menu on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at participating restaurants nationwide. The lineup includes Cookie Butter Frappé, Latte and Iced Coffee, and replaces the fall Caramel Apple Pie McCafé lineup.
Why it matters
The launch gives U.S. customers a new set of seasonal options as the holiday season begins, with cookie butter flavors taking the place of the caramel apple offerings that ran through fall. Availability depends on participating locations.
The Festive Sips lineup features Frosted Cranberry Splash with Sprite and a Red Bull Frosted Cranberry Energizer available in classic or Zero versions, alongside the Cookie Butter Frappé, Latte and Iced Coffee. Exact retail pricing and the end date of the menu have not been disclosed.
The players
McDonald's
McDonald's is one of the world's largest fast-food restaurant chains, known for its McCafé beverage line and seasonal menu promotions across its U.S. locations.
Red Bull
Red Bull is an Austrian energy drink brand whose beverages are featured in the Frosted Cranberry Energizer, one of the new Festive Sips options.
The details
The Festive Sips menu includes a Frosted Cranberry Splash made with Sprite, a Red Bull Frosted Cranberry Energizer offered with either classic Red Bull or Red Bull Zero, and a cookie butter trio of frappé, latte and iced coffee. The menu is available at participating McDonald's restaurants across the country.
Timeline
Oct. 27, 2026: McDonald's announced the Festive Sips menu.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026: Festive Sips menu launches at participating restaurants nationwide.
Culture Shift
The move from the Caramel Apple Pie McCafé lineup to cookie butter flavors reflects a seasonal rotation in which chains retire fall flavors for holiday ones. This pattern shows how the McCafé program uses limited-time menus to keep its beverage offerings current through the year.
Customers can order the Festive Sips drinks starting Tuesday, Nov. 3, at participating McDonald's locations, so checking whether a nearby restaurant is included is the practical first step. The limited-time nature of the cookie butter lineup means those who want to try it should plan to visit during the promotion.
The takeaway
Seasonal menus rotate quickly, so trying a limited-time drink early in its run is the best way to sample it before it leaves the menu. Check your nearest participating restaurant before planning a visit.
Further reading
For more on seasonal coffee trends, explore the Coffee section.
