McDonald’s Holiday Menu 2026: Cookie Butter and Frosted Cranberry Drinks
McDonald’s 2026 holiday menu arrived on November 3 with five limited-time drinks: a Cookie Butter Frappé, Cookie Butter Latte and Cookie Butter Iced Coffee on the McCafé side, plus a Frosted Cranberry Splash with Sprite and a Red Bull Frosted Cranberry Energizer. This guide lists every holiday item, the official calories for each size, which drinks have caffeine, and what’s still to come, including the Holiday Pie.
What’s on the McDonald’s Holiday Menu 2026
The 2026 holiday menu is built around drinks rather than food. McDonald’s added three Cookie Butter McCafé drinks and two Frosted Cranberry drinks on November 3, and the McRib and a Pokémon Happy Meal joined them for the season.
| Item | Type | Available from | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie Butter Frappé | Blended McCafé drink | Nov. 3, 2026 | Limited time |
| Cookie Butter Latte | Hot or iced espresso drink | Nov. 3, 2026 | Limited time |
| Cookie Butter Iced Coffee | Iced coffee | Nov. 3, 2026 | Limited time |
| Frosted Cranberry Splash with Sprite | Caffeine-free soda drink | Nov. 3, 2026 | Limited time |
| Red Bull Frosted Cranberry Energizer | Energy drink, classic or Zero | Nov. 3, 2026 | Limited time |
| McRib | Pork sandwich | Oct. 27, 2026 | Select cities, limited time |
| Pokémon Happy Meal | Kids’ meal promotion | Nov. 10, 2026 | While supplies last |
All holiday items are at participating restaurants only. McDonald’s hasn’t announced end dates.
Frosted Cranberry Splash and Red Bull Frosted Cranberry Energizer
The two cranberry drinks use the same cranberry-orange syrup, cold foam and cranberry sprinkles. The Splash is made with Sprite and has no caffeine; the Energizer is made with Red Bull and has 80 mg of caffeine.
| Drink | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frosted Cranberry Splash with Sprite | 260 cal | 340 cal | 430 cal |
| Reduced Sugar Splash with Sprite Zero Sugar | 160 cal | 200 cal | 240 cal |
| Energizer | Calories | Caffeine |
|---|---|---|
| Red Bull Frosted Cranberry Energizer | 300 cal | 80 mg |
| Red Bull Zero Frosted Cranberry Energizer | 200 cal | 80 mg |
The Energizer follows the Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer that joined the menu in August; both are on our Refreshers and crafted sodas guide. Caffeine drinks aren’t recommended for children or people sensitive to caffeine.
Holiday Drink Calories Compared
In medium sizes, the Cookie Butter Frappé has the most calories at 630, about three times the Reduced Sugar Splash or Red Bull Zero Energizer at 200.
| If you want… | Order | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| The fewest calories | Small Splash with Sprite Zero Sugar | 160 |
| Cookie Butter flavor, lighter | Small Cookie Butter Latte or Iced Coffee | 250 |
| Caffeine without much sugar | Red Bull Zero Frosted Cranberry Energizer | 200 |
| A dessert-style drink | Small Cookie Butter Frappé | 540 |
Calories are McDonald’s USA figures for standard recipes. Energizers are listed in one size. Use our calorie calculator to add a drink to a full meal.
Is the McDonald’s Holiday Pie Back in 2026?
Not yet. As of November 10, 2026, McDonald’s hasn’t announced the Holiday Pie for this season. Last year the sprinkle-topped custard pie returned at participating restaurants on November 14, 2025, so a mid-November return would match its usual timing.
| Detail | What we know |
|---|---|
| What it is | Custard filling in a glazed, flaky crust topped with rainbow sprinkles |
| 2025 return | November 14, 2025, at participating restaurants |
| 2026 status | Not announced as of November 10, 2026 |
| Where to look | The McDonald’s app’s menu is the first place it appears |
Year-round pies and sweets are on our desserts menu.
McRib and the Pokémon Happy Meal This Holiday Season
Two non-drink items round out the season. The McRib returned on October 27, 2026 in select cities, and a Pokémon Happy Meal with 15 collectible toys arrived on November 10.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| McRib | Boneless pork in tangy BBQ sauce with onions and pickles; reported first in Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta and Dallas |
| Pokémon Happy Meal | 15 mini Happy Meal box toys that work as bag charms, plus 15 trading cards and a QR-code game |
Track McRib availability on our McRib page and Happy Meal prices on our Happy Meal guide.
What the Holiday Menu Replaced
Some fall items left as the holiday lineup arrived.
| Item | What happened |
|---|---|
| Caramel Apple Pie coffees | Replaced by the Cookie Butter drinks on the McCafé menu |
| McDonald’s MONOPOLY | The 2026 game ended on November 1 |
| Disney Villains Boo Buckets | Halloween Happy Meal, while supplies lasted |
Every launch and exit this year is dated on our new menu items tracker.
How to Save on McDonald’s Holiday Drinks
McDonald’s hasn’t announced national prices; each restaurant sets its own.
- Check the Deals tab in the McDonald’s app; seasonal drinks often get app offers.
- Use Rewards points: large Frappés sit in the 5,000-point tier; see our rewards guide.
- Size down: a small Frappé saves 310 calories and usually about a dollar or more versus a large.
- Pick the reduced-sugar versions of the Splash or Energizer for the same flavor with fewer calories.
McDonald’s Holiday Menu FAQ
When did the McDonald’s holiday menu come out in 2026?
November 3, 2026, at participating US restaurants.
What are the McDonald’s holiday drinks for 2026?
Cookie Butter Frappé, Cookie Butter Latte, Cookie Butter Iced Coffee, Frosted Cranberry Splash with Sprite and Red Bull Frosted Cranberry Energizer.
How many calories are in a Cookie Butter Frappé?
540 in a small, 630 in a medium and 850 in a large.
Does the Frosted Cranberry Splash have caffeine?
No. The Sprite-based Splash is caffeine-free; the Red Bull Energizer has 80 mg.
Is the Holiday Pie back at McDonald’s?
McDonald’s hadn’t announced it for 2026 as of November 10. It returned on November 14 in 2025.
How We Checked This Page
- Launch date and lineup: McDonald’s USA menu announcements and its US menu item spotter
- Calories and caffeine: McDonald’s USA product pages for each drink and size
- McRib, Happy Meal and Holiday Pie: McDonald’s announcements as reported by national news coverage
- Other brands: Red Bull and Sprite are trademarks of their respective owners
Menu Facts USA is an independent guide. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by McDonald’s Corporation. McCafé, McRib, Happy Meal and related names are trademarks of McDonald’s. If you have a food allergy, confirm ingredients with your restaurant before ordering.
