McDonald’s debuts midsummer menu makeover
McDonald’s is gearing up to continue its summer of good food and better vibes with a brand-new menu, featuring returning favourites, exciting flavour sensations, and a dessert that hasn’t been seen for almost two decades.
Last week, the fast-food giant announced it was adding to its bursting Frappé portfolio, with a Strawberry Candyfloss variant joining the limited-time vanilla matcha and chocolate honeycomb drinks, a favourite in the LADbible Group office.
The drink, set to launch alongside Green Apple x Sprite Zero on 14 July, is just the beginning as McDonald’s is set to drop a full midsummer roster of savoury treats and sweet delights on the same day.
Leading the announcement across the UK and Ireland are the three limited-edition McDonald’s dips: Hot Honey, Korean BBQ and a flavour that FIFA Men’s World Cup tourists are going to be obsessed with.
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Following on from the TSA’s hilarious warnings, the chain is bringing creamy cool ranch - built with buttermilk, herbs, and garlic - to participating chains.
The sauces will launch alongside the Hot Honey McCrispy: a 100 percent chicken breast burger served with iceberg lettuce, hot honey, white cheddar cheese and a delicious sourdough-style sesame-topped bun.
It joins the OG, the Spicy McCrispy, and the Cheese and Bacon McCrispy, which were permanently added to the McDonald’s menu earlier this year.
The Big Arch with Bacon is here, as are Mozzarella Dippers served with the Hot Honey Dip.
In terms of sweets, fans who use the McDonald’s app can grab a divisive Hot Honey Mini McFlurry—creamy soft dairy ice cream served with a sweet Hot Honey Dip.
“It’s the ultimate unexpected pairing for those who love a DIY moment as served separately,” the brand confirmed.
Not feeling as bold? Perhaps the Cornetto McFlurry or the strawberry version will suffice instead.
Customers haven’t been able to get a Cornetto McFlurry since it was discontinued in 2009.
The Golden Arches’ midsummer menu is set to launch from 14 July.
McDonald’s July main meals
Big Arch with Bacon
Stacked with two 100 percent British and Irish beef patties, bacon, white cheddar cheese slices, crispy and slivered onions, lettuce, and pickles, the Big Arch with Bacon puts a meaty twist on a new classic.
The fast-food item is finished with McDonald’s signature Big Arch sauce and sandwiched between a poppy & sesame seed bun.
Hot Honey McCrispy
The new Hot Honey McCrispy has arrived! 100 percent chicken breast in a crispy, crunchy coating served alongside Hot Honey sauce and sharp white cheddar cheese.
The burger comes in a delicious sourdough-style sesame-topped bun.
McDonald’s breakfast additions
Anyone who heads into their local eatery before 11am can pick up a single or double Hot Honey Sausage and Egg McMuffin.
It’s the classic McDonald’s breakfast you know and love, spiked with a sweet yet spicy sauce. What’s not to love?
A single McMuffin is priced at £6.09, and the double at £6.97.
McDonald’s July sides
Mozzarella Dippers
Mozzarella Dippers (£3.09) are finally back in action, baby! But this time, the classic tomato dip has been subbed out for a tub of Hot Honey.
Don’t fancy the tingle? You can ask your server to swap it out for Ranch or Korean BBQ instead.
Ranch Dip
Save your US luggage space by picking up a Ranch sauce from McDonald’s instead.
It’s built with a cool, creamy buttermilk sauce with herb and garlic notes.
Hot Honey Dip
The same sauce you’ll find on top of the McMuffin, McCrispy, and McFlurry this summer comes in an individual tub.
McDonald’s promises the sauce mixes ‘sweet honey with a fiery chilli kick’, perfect for dipping Chicken Selects, Chicken McNuggets, or Mozzarella Dippers.
Korean BBQ
The new Korean BBQ Dip blends sweet soy, ginger, and garlic for a deep umami flavour.
The sauce, alongside the Ranch and Hot Honey variants, can be purchased for 70p.
New McDonald’s Drinks
Strawberry Candyfloss Frappé
This July, the Strawberry Candyfloss Frappé launches. The treat is a blend of strawberry flavour with saccharine candyfloss notes.
Each beverage is topped with a swirl of cream and glistening sprinkles.
Green Apple x Sprite Zero
Back by popular demand, the Green Apple x Sprite Zero remix is set to land for the first time since last summer.
Engineered as the ultimate refreshment, the beverage combines Sprite Zero with sugar-free green apple-flavoured syrup.
Trio of McDonald’s desserts
There are three McFlurries available to purchase from 14 July, including: the app-exclusive Hot Honey Mini McFlurry, priced at £2.09; the Cornetto Classico McFlurry; and the Cornetto Strawberry McFlurry) both £2.59.
The latter features strawberry sauce paired with crispy chunks of the iconic Cornetto cone wafer, while the chocolate blends chocolate chunks, chocolate sauce, and those crispy wafer chunks.
Ella Scott