Burger King just launched a frozen drink that’s reminiscent of childhood summers: The new frozen strawberry-flavored drink is cool, sweet, and topped with crunchy candies for a bright, bold, and decidedly un-understated treat.
Available nationwide for a limited time, the drink is made from a strawberry (or blueberry) sorbet base sprinkled with tangy Nerds candies. The base is smooth and cool, the candies add a little texture, and the sweet-sour aftertaste is memorable. It’s a fun combination that doesn’t require much thought, but is just for fun.
It also marks the latest in a long line of eye-catching iced drinks that Burger King has recently introduced. From Fanta Mango to Cotton Candy Clouds and Pink Lemonade, the Miami-based chain has clearly found a niche in the realm of nostalgic, visually striking drinks that are almost impossible not to want to take a photo of or post. The Nerds-topped drink continues that trend, satisfying customers’ need for flavor, color, and extra dopamine during the warmer months.
The launch continues a growing trend in the fast food industry: frozen drinks that are like nostalgia wrapped in sugar. According to Datassential’s 2025 Food and Beverage Trends Forecast, younger consumers—particularly Gen Z and Millennials—are drawn to fun, indulgent flavor experiences that reinvent childhood snacks for adult tastes. Burger King’s latest product fits right into this trend, blurring the lines between beverage and dessert, memory and marketing.
Fast food influencers’ posts about the new drink sparked a buzz: fans were either excited or feeling déjà vu. “This drink is interesting: a Sonic rip-off,” one commenter joked, while another declared, “I’d go for Sonic instead.”
Still, plenty of people loved it, calling it a “21st century candy fantasy” and “awesome!” As one user summed it up, “Now this makes me want to go to Burger King, haha.”
To make the offer even more appealing, Burger King is celebrating National Strawberry Month with a promotion: Every Saturday in May, customers can get a free classic frozen strawberry-flavored drink (no Nerds) with any purchase of $1 or more through the BK app, only at participating U.S. locations, while supplies last.
Whether you’re harking back to candy-covered memories or just want a cold treat to beat the heat, Burger King’s newest frozen treat has what you’re looking for—and more.
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