Pure Michigan teams with Coca-Cola and McDonald's on new 'Pure Michigan Mix' drink
Summertime in Michigan means road trips all around the state, from the Upper Peninsula to the sandy beaches on Michigan’s east and west coasts.
Now you can enjoy those road trips with a Michigan-specific frozen drink. The new frozen beverage is called “Pure Michigan Mix.” It's a collaboration with the state's longstanding "Pure Michigan" national ad campaign, which teamed with Coca-Cola and McDonald's restaurants.
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The frozen beverage blends Fanta Blue Raspberry and Sprite Lymonade into a frozen beverage.
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From downriver to the Motor City and up to the Soo Locks and everywhere in between, the Pure Michigan Mix is available at more than 500 McDonald’s restaurants.
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“McDonald's is proud to serve Michigan residents and travelers at 506 locations throughout the state,” said Jeff Stanton, McDonald’s of Michigan Owner/Operators Business Association President in a news release. “Whether you are traveling from Coldwater to Sault Ste. Marie or Port Huron to Holland, there is a McDonald’s open and ready to help you feel comfortable along the way with the freshest foods and most vibrant drink flavors that truly make exploring the Great Lakes state worth every mile.”
The “Pure Michigan Mix” is $2 for any size and available at Mcdonald's restaurants in the Lower Peninsula plus U.P. locations in St. Ignace, Sault Ste. Marie and Newberry.
“Road trips and beach days are a quintessential way to refresh and enjoy a Pure Michigan summer,” said Dave Lorenz, vice president of Travel Michigan, part of the Michigan Economic Development Corp., in a news release. “The Pure Michigan Mix brings an extra dimension of flavor and fun to summer travel with the potential to unlock thrilling experiences at Michigan’s music and entertainment venues.”
Those who buy “Pure Michigan Mix” have a chance to get access to some big events in Michigan this summer, including concerts at Pine Knob or Little Caesars Arena, passes to Michigan International Speedway, Michigan Adventure Amusement Park or a McDonald’s Arch Card.
All you need to do is scan the QR code on the exclusive 22-ounce cup of Pure Michigan Mix.
The Pure Michigan Mix will be available for a limited time at participating McDonald’s restaurants and through the McDonald’s App.
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