# Juicy Summertime Fruit Slushies The McDonald's Strawberry Watermelon Slushie is Arriving Now By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-05-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-strawberry-watermelon-slushie References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2021/05/mcdonalds-introduces-new-watermelon-strawberry-slushie-and-brings-back-pink-lemonade-slushie-for-summer-2021.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BrandEatingFoodReviewsFoodNewsAndFoodRecipes+%28Brand+Eating%29) & [mcdonalds](https://www.mcdonalds.com) The [McDonald's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minute-maid-tropical-mango-slushie) Strawberry Watermelon Slushie is the latest frozen refreshment from the [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-swirl-shake) brand that is arriving just in time for warmer weather and will offer a sweetly satisfying way to quench thirst. The slushie features a blend of ice along with the slushie base as well as Minute Maid Strawberry Watermelon syrup, which combine to give it a sweet summertime fruit flavor. The drink will be available all summer long at participating locations alongside the returning Pink Lemonade and [Blue Raspberry Slushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replenish-slurpee-mixup-cherry-blue-raspberry). The McDonald's Strawberry Watermelon Slushie will start at a price point of $2 for a small size and is likely to be a hit amongst consumers of all ranges looking to beat the heat with a sweet treat. Image Credit: McDonald's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Frozen Fruit Slushies:** There is opportunity to innovate and expand the market for frozen fruit slushies by creating unique flavor combinations using natural and healthy ingredients. - **Summer Beverage Trends:** Businesses can tap into the popularity of summertime drinks by offering new variations of refreshing and fruity beverages. - **Limited-time Offerings:** Limited-time offer drinks incentivize consumers to visit a location during a specific time period and can drive sales and foot traffic for businesses. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** Fast food companies can add new frozen drink options to their menus as a way to stay competitive and keep up with consumer demand for refreshing summer treats. - **Beverage Manufacturing:** Beverage manufacturers have the opportunity to produce and distribute fresh and healthy frozen fruit slushies to retailers as a healthier alternative to sugar-laden drinks. - **Convenience Stores:** Convenience stores can capitalize on the trend of limited-time offerings by stocking up on rotating seasonal drink options to drive sales and entice consumers to visit their locations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tropical Mango Slushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minute-maid-tropical-mango-slushie.md) - [Fizzy Iced Strawberry Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-fanta-strawberry.md) - [Frozen Caky QSR Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-shortcake-mcflurry.md) - [Puply Fruit-Flavored Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-splash-beverages.md) - [Tropical QSR Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiwi-pineapple-banana-smoothie.md) - [Chromatic Summertime Slushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poolside-punch-twisty-misty-slush.md) - [Strawberry Summertime QSR Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-swirl-shake.md) - [Tangy Watermelon Lemonade Slushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-berry-lemonade-freeze.md) - [Strawberry Cheesecake Soft Serves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-cheesecake-mcflurry.md)