MCDONALD’S is switching up its menu just in time for Halloween, including adding two never-before-seen hot drinks.
The home of the Big Mac is also known for its extensive drinks menu, which includes a range of shakes, coffees and frappes.
The fast-food chain frequently treats fans to a number of limited edition drinks, including the brand-new Twix Latte which was launched last month.
Now, the home of the Golden Arches is adding two more hot drinks for Halloween.
A new Toasted Marshmallow Latte and Toasted Marshmallow Hot Chocolate will be available from October 16.
Meanwhile, fans of the popular Mozzarella Dippers will be excited brand-new Cheese Bites will be coming to a restaurant near you on the same day.
One popular breakfast item has also been given an upgrade this autumn.
The iconic McDonald’s Hash Brown will be available in a new Mini size with the same crispy exterior and soft fluffy interior we all know and love.
I got an exclusive invite to try three of the new menu items before anyone else ahead of their public debut next week.
I’ve always been a fan of a coffee in the morning, so I was keen to give the new Toasted Marshmallow Latte a taste.
The coffee is strong but the toasted marshmallow flavoured syrup and dusting satisfy any sweet tooth.
It’s very similar to the popular Toffee Latte but has been given an autumnal twist.
It’s the perfect drink for a cold winter’s morning and I’m sure commuters will be queuing to grab one before they head into the office.
The whipped cream on top felt indulgent at first but melted quickly into the warm coffee, giving it a surprisingly smooth texture.
I’d give it a 4 out of 5.
Those who don’t like coffee are also covered as the fast-food giant has launched a Toasted Marshmallow Hot Chocolate, which has the same marshmallow syrup and flavoured dusting.
When I take a sip my mouth is filled with the rich chocolate, which is sickly sweet.
Fans of a Starbucks Classic or White Hot Chocolate will love it but I found it overpoweringly sugary.
Overall I’d score it a 3.5 out of 5.
What’s joining the McDonald’s menu?
The Halloween menu items are:
- Cheese Side – £2.49
- Cheese Side Sharebox – £6.79
- Toasted Marshmallow Latte – £2.59
- Toasted Marshmallow Hot Chocolate (Only available in Large) – £2.19
- McCrispy® Deluxe – £5.99
- McCrispy® Deluxe Medium Meal – £7.79
- Halloween M&M’s® McFlurry® – £2.19
- Halloween M&M’s® McFlurry® Mini – £1.59
- Galaxy® Caramel McFlurry® – £2.19
- Galaxy® Caramel McFlurry® Mini – £1.59
- Toffee Apple Pie – £1.99
- Mini Hash Browns Single Portion – £1.49
- Mini Hash Browns Sharebox – £2.99
The Toasted Marshmallow Latte costs £2.59 while the Toasted Marshmallow Hot Chocolate is only £2.19.
I’m a big fan of McDonald’s Cheese Melt Dippers, so I had high hopes for the brand-new Cheese Bites.
And I’m pleased to say I was not disappointed.
The mozzarella and emmental flavours hit my taste buds as soon as I bit into one of the bite-sized pieces.
Meanwhile, the smoky caramelised onion flavoured breadcrumb coating added a sophisticated flavour to what is otherwise, essentially, a lump of cheese.
The Cheese Bites come with a BBQ Dip, but I don’t think they needed it as they packed a serious punch on their own.
I’d rate them a solid 4.5 out of 5.
They come in portions of five for £2.49 or a sharebox of fifteen for £6.79.
Last up were the new Mini Hash Browns.
I have always been a sucker for a Hash Brown, so I was keen to give the new Mini version a try – and they did not disappoint.
The outside is extra golden and crunchy, as you would hope with any good Hash Brown.
But because they’re smaller than the original there is more batter, which makes them extra crunchy.
Inside the potato is still soft and fluffy while melting in the mouth.
I’d say they are better than the original Hash Brown and would give them a score of 4.5 out of 5.
Unlike the Cheese Bites, the Hash Browns do not come with sauce – but I think they are much tastier when dipped in tomato ketchup or brown sauce.
I definitely think it’s worth getting a dip to go.
Maccies fans can pick up five for £1.49 or a sharebox of 15 for £2.99.
Does McDonald’s often change its menu?
It is not unusual for McDonald’s to make changes to its menu, which is sold across its 1,400 stores.
Just last week the fast-food chain confirmed that it was bringing back the much-loved McRib burger which had not been seen in the UK for nearly ten years.
Meanwhile, last month saw the return of McDonald’s popular Monopoly game.
To celebrate the launch it added six new items to its menu, including the never-before-seen Twix Latte.
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