Choose the Right McDonald’s Drink Before Tax, Delivery Fees or Size Upgrades
McDonald’s drink prices 2026 vary by restaurant, size and order method. This guide separates official McValue pricing from MacMenus reference prices and covers the current U.S. soft drink, coffee, tea, lemonade, frozen drink, smoothie and new specialty drink menu.
Use the direct answers first, then compare flavors, calories, caffeine, tax and pickup versus delivery before selecting your local restaurant.
McDonald’s drink prices and menu — direct answer
Which McDonald’s Drink Should You Choose?
Medium Coca-Cola
Choose this when price matters most and your restaurant participates in the Under-$3 McValue menu.
Check: the offer excludes delivery and may not apply to every soft drink or every location.
Unsweetened Iced Tea
Freshly brewed black tea served over ice with zero calories and no sugar in its standard formulation.
Diet Coke is another zero-calorie fountain option.
Frozen Coca-Cola or Fanta
Choose a frozen drink when you want a slush-style treat instead of a normal fountain beverage.
Small Frozen Coca-Cola, Fanta Blue Raspberry and Hawaiian Punch each list 60 calories.
McCafé Smoothie
Strawberry Banana is 190 calories for a Small. Mango Pineapple is 200 calories for a Small.
Both contain low-fat yogurt and are available in Small, Medium and Large sizes.
Refresher
Best for a fruity lemonade-based drink with fruit inclusions or popping boba.
Caffeine warning: all three Refreshers contain caffeine.
Crafted Soda
Choose Sprite Berry Blast, Orange Dream or Dirty Dr Pepper when you want flavored soda topped with cold foam.
Premium Roast Coffee
Best basic hot option when you want coffee without paying for espresso, milk and flavored syrup.
A Medium is on the participating Under-$3 breakfast menu.
Latte or Cappuccino
Choose this when you want espresso with steamed milk rather than plain coffee.
Flavored syrups, whole milk and larger sizes increase calories.
Milk, juice or water
Choose bottled water, milk or Honest Kids juice when avoiding coffee, tea, caffeinated soft drinks and Refreshers.
McDonald’s Drink Menu with Prices 2026
Price labels matter: McDonald’s does not publish one nationwide regular-price list. The dollar amounts below are MacMenus planning references. “Official” is used only for the current Under-$3 McValue status.
Drink category |
Small |
Medium |
Large |
Price status |
Important detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Soft Drinks |
$1.69 ref. |
Under $3 official / $1.69 ref. |
$1.69 ref. |
Local regular price |
Official Under-$3 wording applies to Medium Coca-Cola at participating restaurants |
Premium Roast Coffee |
$1.69 ref. |
Under $3 official / $1.69 ref. |
$1.69 ref. |
Local regular price |
Medium is on the participating breakfast McValue menu |
Sweet or Unsweetened Iced Tea |
$1.69 ref. |
$1.69 ref. |
$1.69 ref. |
MacMenus reference |
Sweet Tea contains sugar; Unsweetened Iced Tea has zero calories |
Hot Tea |
$1.69 ref. |
$1.69 ref. |
$1.69 ref. |
MacMenus reference |
Availability and offered sizes can vary |
Lemonade |
$2.39 ref. |
$2.89 ref. |
$3.19 ref. |
MacMenus reference |
Small official standard formulation contains 120 calories |
McCafé Iced Coffee |
$2.29 ref. |
$2.79 ref. |
$3.29 ref. |
MacMenus reference |
Flavor, cream and sweetener change the calorie total |
Latte or Caramel Mocha |
$2.99 ref. |
$3.79 ref. |
$4.49 ref. |
MacMenus reference |
Exact McCafé specialty price depends on product and store |
Fruit Smoothies |
$3.49–$3.69 ref. |
$4.19–$4.49 ref. |
$4.89–$5.09 ref. |
MacMenus reference range |
Strawberry Banana and Mango Pineapple are the current official choices |
Frozen Drinks |
Local price |
Local price |
Local price |
Check selected restaurant |
Three current flavors; all are available in Small, Medium and Large |
2026 Refreshers |
Local price |
Local price |
Local price |
Permanent specialty drinks |
Contain caffeine; official caffeine milligrams are not stated |
2026 Crafted Sodas |
Local price |
Local price |
Local price |
Permanent specialty drinks |
Flavored fountain soda finished with cold foam |
Reference prices are for comparison and infographic planning. They are not Product or Offer claims and should not be marked up as official nationwide prices.
Are McDonald’s Drinks $1 in 2026?
No permanent nationwide $1 any-size soft drink promotion is currently advertised. Older search results, social posts and 2024 or 2025 menu pages may still mention $1 drinks, but the current official national value listing is a Medium Coca-Cola for under $3 at participating restaurants.
Could a local drink still cost $1?
Yes, a franchise, app account or temporary promotion could display a $1 offer.
That local promotion should not be described as the standard national price.
Why do some pages show $1.69?
$1.69 is a useful MacMenus reference observed in some price datasets and local menus.
Your restaurant may charge more or less.
What price is officially verified?
The official McValue menu currently places a Medium Coca-Cola in the Under-$3 lunch and dinner category.
Participation varies and delivery is excluded.
Menu McDonald’s Drinks: Current U.S. Lineup
Coca-Cola
Under $3 Medium*Current McValue beverage choice. Small official product page lists 200 calories.
Diet Coke
Local priceZero-calorie fountain option in its standard formulation.
Sprite
Local priceLemon-lime fountain soft drink; calories vary by size.
Hi-C Orange Lavaburst
Local priceSweet orange-flavored fountain beverage.
Dr Pepper
Local priceStandard Dr Pepper fountain drink; separate from the new Dirty Dr Pepper.
Southern Style Sweet Tea
$1.69 ref.Medium official standard formulation lists 270 calories.
Unsweetened Iced Tea
$1.69 ref.Freshly brewed, sugar-free and zero calories in the standard formulation.
Lemonade
$2.39+ ref.Made with real lemon juice, lemon pulp and cane sugar. Small: 120 calories.
Frozen Coca-Cola Classic
Local priceFrozen cola drink available in Small, Medium and Large. Small: 60 calories.
Frozen Fanta Blue Raspberry
Local priceSweet-tart blue raspberry frozen drink. Small: 60 calories.
Frozen Hawaiian Punch
Local priceTropical fruit-flavored frozen drink. Small: 60 calories.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
$3.49+ ref.Fruit puree and juices blended with low-fat yogurt and ice. Small: 190 calories.
Mango Pineapple Smoothie
$3.69+ ref.Mango and pineapple juices and purees with low-fat yogurt. Small: 200 calories.
Premium Roast Coffee
Under $3 Medium*Basic hot McCafé coffee. Cream and sugar change calories.
Hot Tea
$1.69 ref.Simple hot tea choice; available sizes can vary by restaurant.
McCafé Iced Coffee
$2.29+ ref.Available in core and flavored versions; cream and syrup affect calories.
Espresso and Milk Drinks
$2.99+ ref.Includes Americano, Latte, Cappuccino, Mocha Latte and Caramel Macchiato choices.
Strawberry Watermelon Refresher
Local priceLemonade base with strawberry-watermelon flavors and freeze-dried strawberries.
Mango Pineapple Refresher
Local priceLemonade base with mango-pineapple flavor and strawberry popping boba.
Blackberry Passion Fruit Refresher
Local priceLemonade base with blackberry-passion fruit flavor and freeze-dried dragon fruit.
Sprite Berry Blast
Local priceSprite mixed with blue raspberry syrup and topped with cold foam.
Orange Dream
Local priceHi-C Orange Lavaburst with vanilla flavor and cold foam.
Dirty Dr Pepper
Local priceDr Pepper layered with vanilla flavor and cold foam.
DASANI Water
Local priceBottled zero-calorie water option.
Milk Jugs
Local price1% Low Fat Milk and Reduced Sugar Low Fat Chocolate Milk options.
Juice Drinks
Local priceMinute Maid Premium Orange Juice and Honest Kids Appley Ever After.
*Under-$3 prices and participation vary and exclude McDelivery.
McDonald’s Frozen Drinks Menu Prices and Flavors
Current official frozen lineup: Frozen Hawaiian Punch, Frozen Coca-Cola Classic and Frozen Fanta Blue Raspberry. Older pages may show Wild Cherry or other regional products that are not on the current national online drink menu.
Frozen drink |
Available sizes |
Small calories |
Price |
Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Frozen Coca-Cola Classic |
Small, Medium, Large |
60 Cal |
Local price |
Users who want familiar Coca-Cola flavor in frozen form |
Frozen Fanta Blue Raspberry |
Small, Medium, Large |
60 Cal |
Local price |
Sweet-tart berry flavor and a caffeine-free route |
Frozen Hawaiian Punch |
Small, Medium, Large |
60 Cal |
Local price |
Tropical fruit-punch flavor |
Why the McDonald’s frozen drink price cost varies
McDonald’s New Drinks 2026: Refreshers and Crafted Sodas
McDonald’s launched six new specialty drinks nationwide on May 6, 2026. The company described all six as permanent additions rather than short seasonal tests.
Fruit, lemonade and mix-ins
- Strawberry Watermelon: lemonade, strawberry-watermelon flavor and freeze-dried strawberries.
- Mango Pineapple: lemonade, tropical flavor and strawberry popping boba.
- Blackberry Passion Fruit: lemonade, berry-tropical flavor and freeze-dried dragon fruit.
Important: all three contain caffeine.
Fountain soda with flavor and cold foam
- Sprite Berry Blast: Sprite, blue raspberry syrup and cold foam.
- Orange Dream: Hi-C Orange Lavaburst, vanilla flavor and cold foam.
- Dirty Dr Pepper: Dr Pepper, vanilla flavor and cold foam.
These are specialty builds, not ordinary fountain refills.
No fake caffeine number: official pages state that Refreshers contain caffeine but do not publish a universal caffeine-milligram figure in the current national launch announcement. Do not add an estimated milligram amount to an infographic or nutrition table.
McDonald’s new drinks price
No fixed national price
McDonald’s has not announced one mandatory U.S. price for the six new drinks.
Not the basic soft-drink price
Fruit inclusions, popping boba, flavor syrup and cold foam make these separate specialty products.
Check the exact build
Open the drink in your local app to see available size, price, calories and customizations.
Hot Drinks at McDonald’s
The hot drinks at McDonald’s range from basic Premium Roast Coffee and Hot Tea to espresso-based Americano, Latte, Cappuccino, Mocha and Caramel Macchiato options.
Hot drink |
Reference price guidance |
Main build |
What changes calories |
Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Premium Roast Coffee |
$1.69 ref.; Medium Under $3* |
Brewed McCafé coffee |
Cream, sugar and flavor |
Lowest-cost basic hot coffee |
Hot Tea |
$1.69 ref. |
Hot brewed tea |
Added sugar, honey or milk |
Simple tea order |
Americano |
$2.99–$3.69 ref. |
Espresso and hot water |
Milk, cream or sweetener additions |
Stronger coffee-forward taste |
Latte |
$2.99–$4.49 ref. |
Espresso and steamed milk |
Size, milk and flavored syrup |
Smoother milk-based coffee |
Cappuccino |
$2.99–$4.49 ref. |
Espresso, steamed milk and foam |
Size and flavor syrup |
More foam than a Latte |
Mocha Latte |
$2.99–$4.49 ref. |
Espresso, milk and chocolate flavor |
Chocolate syrup, milk and size |
Dessert-style coffee |
Caramel Macchiato |
$2.99–$4.49 ref. |
Espresso, milk and caramel |
Caramel, milk and serving size |
Sweeter espresso drink |
Hot Chocolate |
Local price |
Chocolate and dairy-based hot drink |
Size and whipped topping |
Non-coffee hot treat |
For a separate size, flavor and calorie breakdown, see the McDonald’s iced coffee price guide.
McDonald’s Smoothie Prices, Ingredients and Calories
Smoothie |
Small reference |
Medium reference |
Large reference |
Small calories |
Main ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Strawberry Banana |
$3.49 ref. |
$4.19 ref. |
$4.89 ref. |
190 Cal |
Strawberry and banana purees and juices, low-fat yogurt and ice |
Mango Pineapple |
$3.69 ref. |
$4.49 ref. |
$5.09 ref. |
200 Cal |
Mango and pineapple juices and purees, low-fat yogurt and ice |
Dairy note: McDonald’s smoothies use low-fat yogurt. They should not be presented as dairy-free or vegan.
Drink Calories, Sugar and Caffeine Decision Guide
Drink example |
Official standard calories |
Sugar or add-in note |
Caffeine note |
|---|---|---|---|
Small Coca-Cola |
200 Cal |
Regular fountain soda |
Contains caffeine |
Diet Coke |
0 Cal |
Zero-calorie sweetened soda |
Contains caffeine |
Unsweetened Iced Tea |
0 Cal |
No added sugar in standard preparation |
Tea contains caffeine |
Medium Sweet Tea |
270 Cal |
Sweetened black tea |
Tea contains caffeine |
Small Lemonade |
120 Cal |
Real cane sugar and lemon juice |
Caffeine-free route |
Small Frozen Coca-Cola |
60 Cal |
Frozen cola formulation |
Contains caffeine |
Small Frozen Fanta Blue Raspberry |
60 Cal |
Sweetened frozen fruit flavor |
Caffeine-free route |
Small Strawberry Banana Smoothie |
190 Cal |
Fruit base and low-fat yogurt |
Caffeine-free route |
Small Mango Pineapple Smoothie |
200 Cal |
Fruit base and low-fat yogurt |
Caffeine-free route |
Refreshers |
Check exact size |
Lemonade plus fruit inclusion or popping boba |
Contain caffeine |
Crafted Sodas |
Check exact size |
Soda, flavor and cold foam |
Depends on the soda base |
McDonald’s calculates fountain-beverage calories using standard fill levels plus ice. Beverage sizes, actual fill, preparation and regional formulations can vary.
How Much Is a Medium or Large McDonald’s Drink with Tax?
Use the local menu price
A Medium Coca-Cola is currently under $3 at participating pickup locations.
Using the infographic’s $1.69 reference, an 8% example tax would produce a total of approximately $1.83.
No universal after-tax total
A Large price and tax depend on the exact restaurant address.
Using a $1.69 example with 8% tax also produces approximately $1.83, but your local base price or tax can differ.
Formula: after-tax total = menu price × (1 + local tax rate). Delivery fees, service fees and optional tip are separate from sales tax.
How to Check the Exact Local McDonald’s Drink Price
Search by ZIP code, city, street address or device location.
Confirm the full address because nearby stores can show different drink prices and flavors.
This prevents delivery prices and fees from being mixed into the normal menu comparison.
Use Drinks for fountain, frozen, smoothie and bottled options; use McCafé for coffee and espresso drinks.
Check Small, Medium and Large separately. Extra Small may appear for fountain drinks and iced tea.
Flavor syrup, cold foam, milk, cream, sweetener and specialty upgrades may change calories or price.
Confirm whether the Medium Coca-Cola or Premium Roast Coffee offer appears for the selected store.
Verify the restaurant, drink, size, pickup method, tax and final amount before payment.
Accurate comparison rule: compare the same drink, same size, same restaurant date and same pickup method. Keep app coupons and delivery carts separate from ordinary menu pricing.
Pickup vs McDelivery Drink Prices
Order route |
Price type |
McValue status |
Extra charges to check |
|---|---|---|---|
Pickup in McDonald’s app |
Selected restaurant’s pickup price |
Under-$3 offers may apply |
Tax and paid customizations |
Drive-thru or counter |
Local restaurant menu price |
Ask or check the current menu board |
Tax and upgrades |
McDelivery in the app |
Drink price may be higher |
Pickup McValue pricing is excluded |
Delivery fee, service fee, tax and tip |
Third-party delivery |
Platform-specific menu price |
McDonald’s app deals may not apply |
Delivery, service, small-order fees, tax and tip |
Does the McDonald’s Drink Menu Include Alcohol?
The standard U.S. McDonald’s drink menu does not list alcoholic beverages. “McDonald drink alcohol” searches may refer to international restaurants, airport locations, unofficial mixed-drink ideas or recipes using McDonald’s soft drinks. Do not assume alcohol is available at a U.S. restaurant.
Why McDonald’s Drink Prices 2024 and 2025 Pages Conflict
Searches such as “McDonald’s drinks prices 2025” and “McDonald’s drink menu prices 2024” often open archived guides that no longer match the current menu.
Old $1 promotions
A past local or national promotion can remain visible in search even after the everyday price changes.
Different frozen flavors
Older pages may show Wild Cherry or a temporary flavor. The current official lineup uses Hawaiian Punch, Coca-Cola and Fanta Blue Raspberry.
2026 specialty expansion
Refreshers and Crafted Sodas did not belong to the permanent national U.S. menu in older 2024 price guides.
Local pricing
A price observed in one city in 2025 does not become the national price for 2026.
Pickup vs delivery
Older tables frequently mix in-store prices with higher delivery menu prices.
Size and recipe changes
Beverage sizes, formulations, calorie panels and available customizations can change.
Drink Ordering Problems and Fixes
Problem |
Likely reason |
What to do now |
|---|---|---|
The price is higher than this guide |
The displayed amount is a reference and local prices vary |
Use the selected restaurant’s current pickup price |
The drink is not $1 |
No permanent nationwide $1 promotion is currently advertised |
Check McValue and app deals instead |
Under-$3 drink is missing |
Restaurant participation, daypart or selected drink may differ |
Check whether Medium Coca-Cola is shown for pickup |
Frozen flavor is unavailable |
Machine, syrup or temporary stock issue |
Try another current frozen flavor or nearby restaurant |
Refresher is not shown |
Participation, equipment or current stock can vary |
Check McCafé Specialty Drinks at another nearby store |
Price jumps after selecting delivery |
Higher delivery menu price and added fees |
Switch to pickup and compare completed carts |
Calories differ from this page |
Different size, recipe, syrup, milk or customization |
Open Nutrition & Ingredients for the exact selected drink |
Cold foam or boba is missing |
Incorrect build, supply issue or wrong drink selected |
Review the order details and contact the preparing restaurant |
Wrong restaurant was selected |
The app order is attached to that kitchen |
Cancel before preparation starts and reorder at the correct location |
Related MacMenus.us Guides
Useful Official McDonald’s Actions
The core choices, price labels and differences are already explained above. Use these official pages for the final live restaurant selection, exact nutrition panel or order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are McDonald’s drinks $1 in 2026?
No permanent nationwide $1 any-size drink promotion is currently advertised. A local app or restaurant promotion may still show a $1 price. The current national McValue menu places a Medium Coca-Cola under $3 at participating restaurants.
How much is a Medium drink at McDonald’s?
A Medium Coca-Cola is currently an official Under-$3 McValue item at participating restaurants. The infographic uses $1.69 as a MacMenus reference, but the exact restaurant price can be higher or lower.
How much is a Large drink at McDonald’s with tax?
There is no universal total. Multiply the local Large drink price by one plus the restaurant’s sales-tax rate. For example, a $1.69 drink with 8% tax would total approximately $1.83.
What soft drinks does McDonald’s have?
The current standard U.S. soft-drink lineup includes Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Hi-C Orange Lavaburst and Dr Pepper.
What frozen drinks are at McDonald’s?
The current official frozen menu lists Frozen Hawaiian Punch, Frozen Coca-Cola Classic and Frozen Fanta Blue Raspberry. All three are shown in Small, Medium and Large sizes.
How much do McDonald’s frozen drinks cost?
McDonald’s does not publish one national frozen-drink price. Select your restaurant and choose pickup to see the current Small, Medium and Large prices before tax.
What are the new McDonald’s drinks for 2026?
The new permanent lineup includes Strawberry Watermelon, Mango Pineapple and Blackberry Passion Fruit Refreshers, plus Sprite Berry Blast, Orange Dream and Dirty Dr Pepper Crafted Sodas.
How much are McDonald’s new drinks?
There is no official fixed national price for the six new specialty drinks. Prices depend on restaurant and size, so check McCafé Specialty Drinks after selecting your local pickup restaurant.
Do McDonald’s Refreshers contain caffeine?
Yes. McDonald’s states that all three Refreshers contain caffeine. The national launch announcement does not provide one universal caffeine-milligram number.
What smoothies does McDonald’s have?
The current U.S. menu lists Strawberry Banana and Mango Pineapple Smoothies in Small, Medium and Large sizes. Both use fruit bases, low-fat yogurt and ice.
What hot drinks are available at McDonald’s?
Hot options include Premium Roast Coffee, Hot Tea, Hot Chocolate, Americano, Latte, Cappuccino, Mocha Latte, Caramel Macchiato and flavored Latte or Cappuccino choices.
Does McDonald’s sell alcohol?
The standard U.S. McDonald’s drinks menu does not list alcoholic beverages. Menus in other countries or special licensed locations can differ.
Why are McDonald’s drink prices different by location?
Restaurants can use different regular prices. Tax, store operating costs, local promotions, drink size, customization and pickup versus delivery also change the final total.
Are delivery drink prices higher?
They can be. McDonald’s states that delivery menu prices may be higher and delivery or other fees can apply. Pickup-only McValue pricing excludes delivery.
Why do 2024 and 2025 drink price pages show different prices?
Older pages may use expired $1 promotions, previous frozen flavors, different local restaurants or delivery pricing. They also predate the six permanent specialty drinks introduced nationally in May 2026.
Which McDonald’s drink has the fewest calories?
Standard zero-calorie options include Unsweetened Iced Tea, Diet Coke, bottled water and plain black coffee with no cream or sugar. Availability and exact coffee values can vary by size.
Drink Tax and Delivery Calculators
MacMenus Drink Price Lab
Enter the live amount from one restaurant. These tools calculate your total without creating a fake national price.
Price with tax
Calculate the after-tax total for a Medium, Large or specialty drink.
Pickup vs delivery
Compare the complete drink order after fees and optional tip.
How This Drink Price Guide Was Verified
Live official menu first
The current official U.S. Drinks, McCafé and McValue pages were prioritized over old price PDFs and archived menu copies.
2026 launch details checked
The April 28 corporate announcement was used for the May 6 national launch, flavors and permanent status of the six specialty drinks.
Prices clearly labeled
MacMenus planning amounts are marked Reference. Official value status is limited to verified McValue items.
No stale national PDF
No older PDF was used to override a newer live official menu or product page.
No fake caffeine numbers
Refreshers are labeled caffeinated without inventing unsupported milligram totals.
No fake reviews or averages
The guide does not invent ratings, store counts, nationwide averages or firsthand testing.
MacMenus.us is an independent informational website and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or operated by McDonald’s Corporation. Reference prices are editorial planning figures and are not guaranteed national prices. Prices, sizes, tax, availability, recipes, ingredients, calories, caffeine, promotions, delivery charges and restaurant participation can change. Confirm the selected restaurant’s current pickup menu, nutrition panel and final checkout total before ordering. McDonald’s, McCafé, Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Hi-C, Dr Pepper, Hawaiian Punch and related names are trademarks of their respective owners.