McDonald’s is always known for its Big Mac, World Famous Fries, and Egg Muffin. While those food items are saved favorites in the app, another iconic dessert had a moment this summer. Now, McDonald’s fall coffees take that flavor and transform it into a refreshing beverage.
Fall beverages have everyone longing for sweater weather. Even though the temperatures might feel like summer, people thirst for warm spices and cozy sips.
Usually, pumpkin spice is the dominant fall flavor. That classic gourd blends with cinnamon, clove, and all-spice. Every sip feels like a warm hug.
This year, McDonald’s ventures in a different direction. Instead of smashing another pumpkin, it chooses another fall favorite, apples. Caramel Apple Pie is the new flavor taking over the coffee menu.
What Can People Expect from the McDonald’s Caramel Apple Pie Coffees?
Available in restaurants now, the Caramel Apple Pie Coffees bring together two classic fall treats, apple pie and caramel apples. The flavor is sweet, but it has just the right amount of tartness to make the drink intriguing.
The new fall beverages come in three options, Frappe, Hot and Iced Lattes, and Iced Coffee. Each one features McDonald’s signature bold coffee. The drinks are topped with salted caramel flavored whipped cream and crumbled apple pie pieces.
First, using salted caramel is smart. Not only does that hint of salinity enhance the sweetness, it makes the flavor more drinkable. A touch of salt rounds out the bold coffee. When combined with the caramel, it make for a balanced drink.
The apple pie pieces are a curious choice. Earlier this summer, fried apple pie made a huge comeback. While that dessert had everyone cheering, dessert pieces in a coffee is more unusual.
In a Frappe, on top of whipped cream, the idea works well. People can scoop off the topping. Having little crumbles in the bottom of an iced coffee might not be as successful. Some people prefer to keep little bits out of the straw.
Overall, it is smart for McDonald’s fall coffees to feature Caramel Apple Pie. Coffees are big business, but it is hard to stand out in the crowd. Even though apple became a hot flavor trend, the caramel and pie twist ensures that the Golden Arches is different.
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