Burger King’s New Frozen Drink Is a Childhood Memory in a Cup

Burger King just dropped a frozen drink that channels childhood summers: the new Frozen Strawberry Flavored & Nerds beverage is icy, sweet, and topped with crunchy candy for a treat that’s bright, bold, and definitely not subtle.

Available nationwide starting April 24, the limited-time drink layers a strawberry — or blue raspberry — slush base with a tangy sprinkle of Nerds candy. The base is smooth and cold, while the candy adds a burst of texture and a tart finish that cuts through the sweetness. It’s the kind of playful combo that doesn’t overthink itself — just leans into being fun.

It also marks another entry in Burger King’s recent streak of attention-grabbing frozen drinks. From Fanta Kickin’ Mango to Cotton Candy Cloud and Pink Lemonade, the Miami-based chain has clearly found a niche in nostalgic, visually loud beverages that practically beg to be photographed — or posted. The Nerds-topped drinks keep that momentum going, dialing into what customers crave during warmer months: flavor, color, and a little extra dopamine.

This launch follows a growing fast food pattern: frozen drinks that double as candy-coated nostalgia. According to Datassential’s 2025 food and beverage trends, younger consumers — especially Gen Z and millennials — are gravitating toward playful, indulgent flavor experiences that remix childhood snacks into grown-up formats. Burger King’s latest drop fits right in, blurring the lines between beverage and dessert, memory, and marketing.

Fast food influencer @markie_devo’s post about the new drinks stirred up debate: fans were split between excitement and déjà vu. “It’s giving: Sonic dupe,” one commenter joked, while another declared, “I’ll just go to Sonic.” 

Still, plenty was all in, calling it “a 2000s candy fantasy” and “so good!” As one user summed it up: “Now this makes me want to go to BK lol.”

To sweeten the deal, Burger King is celebrating National Strawberry Month with a promo: every Saturday in May, guests can score a free classic Frozen Strawberry Flavored beverage — minus the Nerds — with any $1+ purchase through the BK app or bk.com while supplies last at participating locations in the United States. 

Whether you’re chasing a candy-coated memory or just want something cold to cut the heat, Burger King’s latest frozen drop offers exactly that — and a little more.