McDonald's Adds 80 mg Red Bull Energizer Nationwide as Summer Drink Competition Heats Up
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Updated · Good Morning America · Aug 11
McDonald's Adds 80 mg Red Bull Energizer Nationwide as Summer Drink Competition Heats Up
3 articles · Updated · Good Morning America · Aug 11
Summary
Aug. 17 marks the nationwide launch of McDonald’s Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer and Red Bull Zero, expanding the chain’s beverage lineup beyond sodas and refreshers.
The Dragonberry drink mixes Red Bull with blue raspberry syrup, ice and freeze-dried dragonfruit, and McDonald’s said strong response in a U.S. test helped drive the broader rollout.
80 mg of caffeine in the Energizer is roughly equal to an instant coffee, while the FDA says about 400 mg a day can be safe for adults, though sensitivity varies.
McDonald’s is also adding Diet Coke Vanilla Swirl with cold foam and an Orange Dream with Fanta, underscoring a broader push to capture summer demand for more customized drinks.