McDonald’s Drinks Menu with Prices, Sizes & Caffeine
McDonald’s US drinks menu covers fountain sodas, iced tea, lemonade, juice, milk, frozen drinks, the newer Refreshers and specialty sodas, and McCafé coffee. This guide lists the cold drinks with typical prices, cup sizes in ounces, calories, sugar and the caffeine McDonald’s publishes, which most menu sites leave out.
McDonald’s Drink Prices
A small McDonald’s soft drink typically costs $1.19 to $1.39, a medium about $2.59 and a large about $3.19. The medium soft drink is on the Under $3 menu at participating restaurants. Iced tea and lemonade run about $3.79 to $4.99 by size.
*Prices are set by each restaurant. Prices shown are typical US prices reported online in October 2026, not prices from your restaurant; your local price can be higher or lower. “—” means we don’t have a reliable price yet. Nutrition: McDonald’s USA official data.
McDonald’s Drink Sizes in Ounces
McDonald’s US fountain drinks come in Small (16 oz), Medium (21 oz) and Large (30 oz), plus a 12 oz Extra Small for kids. Ice takes up part of each cup, so ordering “no ice” gets you more drink.
| Size | Cup | Coca-Cola calories (no ice) | Typical Coca-Cola price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Small (kids) | 12 oz | 150 | — |
| Small | 16 oz | 200 | $1.19 |
| Medium | 21 oz | 270 | $2.59 |
| Large | 30 oz | 380 | $3.19 |
McDonald’s lists soda nutrition without ice; with ice, a cup holds less soda and fewer calories. Cup sizes are the standard US sizes and can vary by restaurant.
McDonald’s Soft Drinks: Calories and Sugar by Size
McDonald’s pours Coca-Cola fountain drinks: Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Sprite, Dr Pepper, Fanta Orange and Hi-C Orange Lavaburst. A Large Coca-Cola has 380 calories and 100 g of sugar without ice, twice the recommended daily limit for added sugar.
| Soft drink | Small | Medium | Large | Typical medium price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coca-Cola | 200 cal53 g sugar | 270 cal70 g sugar | 380 cal100 g sugar | $2.59 |
| Sprite | 190 cal49 g sugar | 250 cal64 g sugar | 350 cal91 g sugar | $2.39 |
| Dr Pepper | 190 cal51 g sugar | 250 cal67 g sugar | 360 cal96 g sugar | $2.39 |
| Diet Coke | 0 cal | 0 cal | 0 cal | $2.19 (S) |
| Coca-Cola Zero Sugar | 0 cal | 0 cal | 0 cal | Varies |
| Hi-C Orange Lavaburst | 220 cal56 g sugar | — | — | $1.49 (S) |
McDonald’s USA nutrition data, without ice. Fanta Orange and other flavors vary by restaurant.
Iced Tea, Lemonade, Juice and Milk
McDonald’s Sweet Tea is the most caffeinated cold drink on the menu that isn’t coffee or an energy drink: 95 mg in a Small and 160 mg in a Large. Lemonade, orange juice, milk and water are caffeine-free.
| Drink | Calories (S / M / L) | Caffeine | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Tea | 170 / 200 / 280 | 95 / 115 / 160 mg | $3.79–$4.99 |
| Unsweetened Iced Tea | 0 | Not listed | $3.79 (S) |
| Lemonade (16 oz small) | 120 | 0 mg | $3.79 (S) |
| Minute Maid Orange Juice (medium) | 190 | 0 mg | $4.79 |
| Hot Tea (small) | 10 | Not listed | $1.89 |
| 1% Low Fat Milk Jug | 100 | 0 mg | $1.89 |
| Reduced Sugar Chocolate Milk Jug | 130 | 0 mg | $1.89 |
| Honest Kids Apple Juice Drink | 35 | 0 mg | $1.89 |
| DASANI Water | 0 | 0 mg | $3.78 |
Calories and caffeine from McDonald’s USA data; “Not listed” means McDonald’s doesn’t publish a caffeine figure. Unsweetened tea is brewed tea, so it does contain caffeine.
McDonald’s Frozen Drinks
McDonald’s frozen drinks are slushy versions of fountain flavors: Frozen Coca-Cola Classic, Frozen Fanta Blue Raspberry and Frozen Hawaiian Punch. A Small has just 60 to 90 calories.
| Frozen drink (Small) | Calories | Sugar | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen Coca-Cola Classic | 90 | 24 g | $2.29 |
| Frozen Fanta Blue Raspberry | 90 | 23 g | $2.99 |
| Frozen Hawaiian Punch | 60 | 15 g | Varies |
Frozen drinks have fewer calories than the same size of regular soda because much of the cup is ice crystals. Availability varies; not every restaurant has a frozen drink machine.
Refreshers and Specialty Drinks
McDonald’s newest drinks are caffeinated fruit Refreshers, creamy specialty sodas such as Dirty Dr Pepper and Orange Dream, and a Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer. Each Small Refresher has 45 mg of caffeine.
| Drink (Small unless noted) | Calories | Sugar | Caffeine | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Watermelon Refresher | 160 | 34 g | 45 mg | $3.89 |
| Mango Pineapple Refresher | 180 | 39 g | 45 mg | $3.89 |
| Blackberry Passion Fruit Refresher | 170 | 35 g | 45 mg | $3.89 |
| Dirty Dr Pepper | 250 | 47 g | 25 mg | $2.99 |
| Sprite Berry Blast | 240 | 45 g | 0 mg | $3.89 |
| Orange Dream with Fanta | 250 | 49 g | 0 mg | $3.39 |
| Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer (22 oz) | 200 | 48 g | 80 mg | $5.19 |
Full flavors, sizes and caffeine for each are in our McDonald’s Refreshers guide.
McDonald’s Drinks Caffeine Chart
Among McDonald’s cold drinks, a Large Sweet Tea has the most caffeine McDonald’s publishes (160 mg), followed by a Large Dr Pepper (100 mg), a Small Sweet Tea (95 mg) and a Small Iced Coffee (85 mg). Sprite, Fanta, Hi-C, lemonade, juice and milk have none.
McDonald’s doesn’t publish caffeine for Coca-Cola or Diet Coke in its US nutrition data. For a sense of scale, Coca-Cola lists about 34 mg per 12 oz for Coca-Cola Classic. The FDA considers up to 400 mg a day generally safe for healthy adults. For coffee drinks, see our McCafé menu guide.
Lowest-Sugar and Zero-Calorie McDonald’s Drinks
The zero-calorie McDonald’s drinks are DASANI water, Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and Unsweetened Iced Tea. Among drinks with calories, Honest Kids juice (35 cal) and a Small Frozen Hawaiian Punch (60) are the lightest.
Zero or near-zero
- DASANI Water: 0 cal
- Diet Coke and Coke Zero Sugar: 0 cal
- Unsweetened Iced Tea: 0 cal
- Hot Tea: 10 cal
Highest sugar
- Large Coca-Cola: 100 g
- Large Dr Pepper: 96 g
- Large Sprite: 91 g
- Large Sweet Tea: 66 g
Swapping a Large soda for a zero-calorie drink in a combo meal saves 350 to 380 calories without changing the meal price.
Why Does Coke Taste Better at McDonald’s?
McDonald’s says its Coca-Cola tastes different because of how it’s handled: the syrup arrives in stainless steel tanks instead of plastic bags, the water is filtered and chilled before mixing, and the syrup ratio allows for melting ice.
- Stainless steel tanks keep the syrup fresh and protect it from light and air.
- Pre-chilled water and syrup help the drink hold more carbonation.
- A slightly wider straw lets more flavor reach your taste buds at once.
McDonald’s Drinks FAQ
Does McDonald's have free refills?
Many US restaurants offer free refills on fountain drinks for dine-in customers, but it's set by each franchisee. Some have removed self-serve fountains.
Does McDonald's still have $1 drinks?
Not nationally. Participating restaurants sell a medium soft drink for less than $3, and app deals sometimes include discounted drinks.
Does McDonald's sell Pepsi?
No. McDonald's has served Coca-Cola products since 1955 and doesn't sell Pepsi in the US.
What is the healthiest drink at McDonald's?
Water, Unsweetened Iced Tea, Diet Coke or Coke Zero Sugar have zero calories. Among drinks with nutrients, 1% Low Fat Milk gives 8 g of protein for 100 calories.
Can I order a drink without ice?
Yes. Ask for no ice or light ice at the counter or in the app.
How We Checked This Post
- Official menu: McDonald’s USA drinks menu
- Nutrition, caffeine and allergens: McDonald’s USA product data for each drink
- Coca-Cola handling: McDonald’s explanation as reported by news outlets
- Prices: typical US prices reported online in October 2026; your restaurant sets its own price
Menu Facts USA is an independent guide. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by McDonald’s Corporation. McCafé and related names are trademarks of McDonald’s. Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Dr Pepper, Hi-C, Minute Maid, DASANI, Honest Kids, Hawaiian Punch and Red Bull belong to their owners. If you have a food allergy, confirm ingredients with your restaurant before ordering.
