TL;DR
Pretzelmaker is introducing a new limited-time beverage, SOUR PATCH KIDS Watermelon Lemonade, available at participating locations through August 30. The drink is a collaboration with the iconic candy brand SOUR PATCH KIDS and is designed to pair with Pretzelmaker's signature Pretzel Bites.
Pretzelmaker is bringing a refreshing flavor experience with a new limited-time beverage that’s SOUR THEN SWEET® and seriously delicious. Available at participating locations through Aug. 30, guests can sip into summer with the all-new SOUR PATCH KIDS®ï¸ Watermelon Lemonade, available in both regular and frozen options at participating locations nationwide.
Inspired by the fan-favorite candy, the SOUR PATCH KIDS®ï¸ Watermelon Lemonade delivers a bold blend of juicy SOUR PATCH KIDS® Watermelon flavor and lemonade—the perfect complement to Pretzelmaker’s signature Pretzel Bites for the ultimate sweet-and-salty snack combination.
“We wanted to create a drink that was nostalgic and tastes like summer," said Katie Thoms, Vice President of Marketing for Pretzelmaker. “SOUR PATCH KIDS® is such an iconic candy, so partnering on this Lemonade felt like the perfect fit. Paired with our lemonade, the SOUR THEN SWEET® flavor is bold and seriously delicious.”
Since getting its start in 1991 as a single pretzel stand, fans have loved snacking on Pretzelmaker’s fresh-baked, hand-rolled Pretzel Bites and sipping on lemonade.
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on July 7, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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