SeasonalWhile supplies last$2.99
Sonic Drive-In · Santa Slush Float
A drink mixing cherry and sweet vanilla flavors with creamy vanilla soft serve, topped with a cherry and served in a Santa-themed cup.
Every frozen drink menu item, by chain and by year
Which US restaurant chains put frozen drink on the menu, when each launch ran, and who got there first.
Key data
MenuLaunches has tracked 17 frozen drink menu launches across 10 US restaurant chains between 2026 and 2026, peaking in 2026-10. The chains that use it most are Sonic Drive-In, McDonald's, Chili's Grill & Bar, Taco Bell.
- Launches
- 17
- Chains
- 10
- Years covered
- 2026–2026
- Peak month
- 2026-10
Launches by month
When chains actually put this on the menu.
- 126-08
- 626-09
- 1026-10
Who launched frozen drink first in 2026
Ordered by announce date.
| # | Chain | Item | Announced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taco Bell | You Seem Pretty Pink for a Baja Blast | August 29, 2026 |
| 2 | Taco Bell | Salt & Straw Choco-Waffle Chiller | September 2, 2026 |
| 3 | Panera Bread | Pumpkin Spice Frozen Java | September 3, 2026 |
| 4 | Chili's Grill & Bar | Cherry Limeade Patrón Frozen Marg | September 4, 2026 |
| 5 | Sonic Drive-In | Banana Pudding Cream Slush | September 9, 2026 |
| 6 | 7-Eleven | Mountain Dew Slurpee | September 16, 2026 |
| 7 | Kung Fu Tea | Polly's Sweetheart Slush | September 30, 2026 |
| 8 | Wetzel's Pretzels | Things' Blue Lemonade Freeze | October 7, 2026 |
| 9 | Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Fanta Phantom Smoothie | October 7, 2026 |
| 10 | Caribou Coffee | Cookie Butter White Mocha Caribou Cooler Blended Beverage | October 13, 2026 |
All launches
Test marketWhile supplies last
McDonald's · Frozen Sprite White Peach
A frozen drink flavor resembling white peach, currently available at select McDonald's restaurants ahead of an expected wider national rollout.
New permanentPermanent$10.00
Chili's Grill & Bar · Patrón Frozen lineup
A frozen margarita lineup made with Patrón tequila, developed after insights showed many margarita lovers prefer frozen options.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$3.99
Taco Bell · Pineapple Dragonfruit Dream Refresca
A drink made with lemonade, pineapple flavor, vanilla creamer, and freeze-dried dragonfruit pieces, also available as a frozen freeze version.
New permanentPermanent$4.19
Taco Bell · Purple Horchata Chiller
A frozen beverage blending creamy vanilla ice cream Chiller base with Taco Bell's horchata syrup, topped with whipped cream and a purple horchata syrup drizzle, available at Live Más Café locations.
New permanentPermanent$4.79
Taco Bell · Chocolate Horchata Cold Brew Float
A cold brew coffee drink topped with a blended mix of Chiller base, horchata syrup and churro crumbles, finished with a drizzle of dark chocolate syrup with cinnamon notes, available at Live Más Café locations.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last
Taco Bell · Vanilla Spiced Horchata Freeze
A new horchata-flavored frozen drink joining Strawberry Horchata Refresca and Vanilla Spiced Horchata Refresca on Taco Bell menus nationwide for a limited time.
SeasonalWhile supplies last
Caribou Coffee · Cookie Butter White Mocha Caribou Cooler Blended Beverage
Blended coffee drink with Caribou Cooler mix, white chocolate, and cookie butter flavor, topped with whipped cream and crumbled cookie butter cookies.
SeasonalWhile supplies last
Tropical Smoothie Cafe · Fanta Phantom Smoothie
Tropical Smoothie Cafe's first Halloween menu item, a vibrant orange smoothie topped with purple, vanilla-flavored popping boba, made in collaboration with The Coca-Cola Company's Fanta brand.
Limited-time offerUntil Dec 6
Wetzel's Pretzels · Things' Blue Lemonade Freeze
A frozen drink layering Cherry Boba with Frozen Lemonade and Blue Raspberry Granita, launched in partnership with the animated film The Cat in the Hat.
Limited-time offerEnded Oct 15
Kung Fu Tea · Polly's Sweetheart Slush
A limited-edition slush inspired by the Pudgy Penguins character Polly, blending strawberry and OREO Cookie Pieces into a creamy, icy drink.
ReturningEnded Oct 28
7-Eleven · Mountain Dew Slurpee
A citrus-flavored frozen Slurpee drink made with Mountain Dew, available at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores for a limited run.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last
Sonic Drive-In · Banana Pudding Cream Slush
Vanilla soft serve blended with a banana pudding slush.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last
Chili's Grill & Bar · Cherry Limeade Patrón Frozen Marg
A frozen margarita featuring Patrón tequila with the same mixers and garnishes as the Cherry Limeade Marg.
SeasonalWhile supplies last
Panera Bread · Pumpkin Spice Frozen Java
A frozen blended coffee drink made with dairy blend, pumpkin spice sauce, espresso concentrate, and ice, topped with whipped cream and pumpkin spice-flavored crumbles.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$4.69
Taco Bell · Salt & Straw Choco-Waffle Chiller
A drink served in a cup lined with a crackable chocolate shell, filled with a blend of vanilla ice cream base, churro crumbles, and waffle cone pieces, topped with whipped cream and waffle cone pieces.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$2.99
Taco Bell · You Seem Pretty Pink for a Baja Blast
The first pink version of Mountain Dew Baja Blast, combining the tropical lime flavor of Baja Blast with pink lemonade notes, created in collaboration with Olivia Rodrigo.