Holiday Drinks At McDonald’s – I Was So Surprised!

Check out the holiday drinks at McDonald’s when you crave your favorite seasonal drink this holiday season. 

The snob in me didn’t think I’d like what I found, but wintery flavors at McDonald’s are a happy find.

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1. Does McDonald’s Have Holiday Drinks?
2. Holiday Drinks At McDonald’s
3. Summary
4. More Questions

Holiday Drinks At McDonald’s

There have been some delicious holiday drinks at McDonald’s over the years. From peppermint mochas in North America to choco fudge lattes in the United Kingdom. 

We’ve compiled a list of past and present holiday drinks.

1. Peppermint Mocha (2022)

It only makes sense that McDonald’s offers their own version of this seasonal staple. 

If you are in the US or Canada, I recommend giving the McDonald’s peppermint mocha a shot. The peppermint flavor comes through and I didn’t find the drink overly sweet.

Psst… it’s also a lot cheaper than you know where.

2. Peppermint Hot Chocolate (2022)

Another holiday favorite available in the US and Canada. Peppermint hot chocolate have all the rich chocolatey flavor of hot chocolate but with a minty twist. 

The peppermint does a great job of refreshing my palate after a few sips.

It also balances the rich chocolate making it a winter night treat. 

3. Toffee Latte (2022)

If you are a fan of creamy coffees and find yourself in the UK this holiday season, then try this drink. 

Toffee lattes are rich and creamy with a light ‘’caramel-y’ flavor. The reviews are mixed though – some say the toffee is barely noticeable. 

4. Hot Chocolate Deluxe (2022)

Released in the UK as part of their 2022 holiday menu, the chocolate deluxe is dubbed the chocolate lover’s dream. 

The flavor is richer and deeper than your basic hot choc.

However, people complained that it lacked the flavor that was promised.

5. Brazo Ice Coffee & Frappe (2021)

These unique treats can only be found in the Philippines.

The Brazo de Mercedes roll, a favorite Filipino dessert with sweet and citrusy cream, inspired this holiday drink. 

You’ll find the infamous Brazo sauce on the bottom of this coffee. Stirring in the sauce creates a uniquely bitter-sweet drink. ⁽¹⁾

6. Eggnog Shake (2020)

A fan favorite, the Eggnog Shake was last seen on the holiday menu in 2020. 

Take eggnog’s sweet and creamy flavors and blend them with soft serve to make a surprisingly light frozen treat.

Even though we didn’t get to try this, it’s easy to see why it’s loved across the board.

Summary

And those are all the big seasonal drinks we know of for this Christmas go-round at McDonald’s.

Since McDonald’s has its holiday drinks in a lot of places, you might find a real winner wherever you are.

More Questions

Does McDonald’s have Christmas coffee?

Yep, in most places, they have coffee drinks specifically for the holidays.

In the US and Canada, they are serving up their versions of a peppermint mocha which has been somewhat of a surprised hit.

Does McDonald’s have eggnog shakes?

McDonald’s eggnog shakes were a hit, but they pulled the plug in 2020 despite their massive popularity. 

The company never said why they stopped serving the popular holiday drink. But it was rumored to be because of supply chain issues or material costs. 

When are McDonald’s holiday drinks available?

Usually, McDonald’s will let you in on what the holiday specials are just before December hits (around late November).

But remember, not every McDonald’s will offer holiday drinks, so maybe check with your local ones to be sure it’s a thing before driving over.