Summer is here and berries are in! Whether you’re team blueberry, strawberry, or something in between, fast food chains and restaurants are bringing their A-game when it comes to serving berry-packed drinks. Here are 10 must-try sips that deliver berry magic this season!
10. Sonic’s Blueberry Lavender Lemonade
This is like dirty soda, but citrusy and better. Sonic launched Sweet-Topped Lemonades in three flavors, and one of them is Blueberry Lavender. It packs the “main character energy,” delivering the tartness of Sonic’s lemonade recipe, balanced by sweet cold foam. The blueberry softens the tartness, while the lavender rounds everything out with a light floral note.
9. South Block’s Strawberry Cloud Smoothie
South Block, a health-focused chain, recently released a new drink that’s wellness-driven but indulgent. She’s photogenic and packed with real, functional ingredients, as per the brand’s Instagram post. The Strawberry Cloud Smoothie is made with a blend of bananas, strawberries, sea moss, and collagen protein, layered over strawberry glaze and oat whip.
8. Smalls Sliders’ Strawberry Swirl Shake
Smalls Sliders’ new seasonal milkshake is eye-catching as it is refreshing. It’s a fresh take on a timeless favorite, made with creamy vanilla shake and swirled with ribbons of strawberry puree. For the best experience, don’t forget to pair these with the cooked-to-order cheeseburger sliders! The new Strawberry Swirl Shake will be around until August 31.
7. Starbucks’ Summer-Berry Lemonade Refresher
The Summer-Berry Lemonade Refresher has returned and fans are going crazy over it! The drink was first introduced in 2024 and quickly became a favorite. According to Starbucks, it features a blend of raspberry, blackberry, and blueberry flavors, shaken with ice and lemonade, and then poured over raspberry-flavored pearls (similar to boba). I don’t know about you but this sounds like summer fun in a cup!
6. Häagen-Dazs’ Blueberry Lemon Non-Dairy Freeze
Häagen-Dazs’s Summer Blueberry Collection is out now and one of the items that’s turning heads is the Blueberry Lemon Non-Dairy Freeze. This is the brand’s first oat milk-based seasonal offering, made with a blend of Summer Blueberry & Lemon Sorbet, oat milk, and swirls of blueberry preserves. This sounds like a great choice if you’re looking for a healthier dessert-like sip.
5. Whataburger’s Prickly Pear Raspberry Whatafresher
Whataburger recently announced that new drinks are coming to its menus under a new line called Whatafreshers. The first to debut is the Prickly Pear Raspberry Whatafresher, made with tangy raspberry and zesty lemon flavors, plus a hint of prickly pear. It’s bright, refreshing, and perfect for any moment, as described by the brand.
4. Starbucks’ Summer Skies Drink
If you want to turn Summer-Berry Lemonade Refresher into something creamy but non-dairy, then the Summer Skies Drink is for you. The latter uses coconut milk instead of lemonade, and you still get that fruit-forward blend of raspberry, blueberry, and blackberry. The flavors are light, cooling, and not too sweet—a perfect sip for the summer!
3. Taco Bell’s Strawberry Passion Fruit Agua Refresca
Taco Bell is joining in on the summer fun by launching the Refrescas, a six-drink lineup bursting with fruity goodness. Agua Refrescas are part of this lineup, and they’re made with real freeze-dried fruit pieces and green tea to deliver a subtle boost of caffeine. Strawberry lovers are eyeing the Strawberry Passionfruit Agua Refresca, but there are two more flavors worth checking: Dragonfruit Berry and Mango Peach.
2. Sonic’s Strawberry Cheesecake Cream Cooler
Sonic’s Strawberry Cheesecake Cream Cooler checks all the right boxes: refreshing, creamy, flavorful, and visually delightful! It’s made with Sonic’s icy slush, vanilla soft serve, cheesecake syrup, and real strawberries, so you get the chill of a slush and the indulgence of strawberry cheesecake. This dessert-like drink is also finished with whipped topping and a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs.
1. Dunkin’s Strawberry Daydream Refresher
How about another creamy, oat milk-based drink with a stamp of approval from a pop star? Yup, we’re talking about Dunkin’s latest Strawberry Daydream Refresher! This drink, made in collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter, features strawberry flavor, oat milk, and cold foam on top. Anyone who craves strawberries and cream will love this drink!