McDonald's Adds Two Peppermint Drinks for the Holidays

From now, until January 2, 2012, you will be able to order McDonald's new Peppermint Mocha and Peppermint Hot Chocolate McCafé drinks. According to the press release:

McCafé Peppermint Mocha is the perfect blend of smooth espresso, dark chocolate syrup with a hint of peppermint, and steamed milk, topped with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle. Customers can also get into the holiday spirit with a decadent McCafé Peppermint Hot Chocolate. Both beverages are customizable, and available with a choice of whole or nonfat milk, and with or without the whipped cream topping.

Both drinks are available in three sizes and the nutrition based on how the drinks come as ordered is listed below:

Peppermint Mocha - Customize drink at the link

• Small (12oz.) - 260 calories, 11 grams of fat, 7 grams of protein, 32 grams of sugar
• Medium (16oz.) - 310 calories, 12 grams of fat, 8 grams of protein, 39 grams of sugar
• Large (20oz.) - 380 calories, 15 grams of fat, 10 grams of protein, 47 grams of sugar

Peppermint Hot Chocolate - Customize drink at the link

• Small (12oz.) - 270 calories, 11 grams of fat, 7 grams of protein, 32 grams of sugar
  
• Medium (16oz.) - 340 calories, 14 grams of fat, 9 grams of protein, 41 grams of sugar
• Large (20oz.) - 410 calories, 17 grams of fat, 12 grams of protein, 50 grams of sugar