Red Robin Shakes Up World Cocktail Day With New Summer Beverage Lineup

Red Robin launches summer beverage lineup with 5 new drinks.

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Red Robin Shakes Up World Cocktail Day With New Summer Beverage Lineup

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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. has launched a new summer beverage menu with 5 new drinks, including margaritas, tropical cocktails, and refreshing mocktails. The menu will be available at all Red Robin restaurants starting May 18.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 13, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. announced a new summer beverage menu, arriving at all Red Robin restaurants on May 18. The menu includes margaritas, tropical cocktails and refreshing mocktails.

At the center of the new beverage menu is a twist on Freckled Lemonade with a boozy upgrade, the Freckled Strawberry Daiquirita, a combination of Espolòn Reposado Tequila, Bacardi Superior Rum, strawberries, agave and lime, available on the rocks or frozen. A Spiked Freckled Lemonade is also included, made with Svedka Citron Vodka, Minute Maid Lemonade and strawberries.

The beverage lineup includes Watermelon Dragon Fruit Margarita, made with Teremana Reposado Tequila, Cointreau, agave, lime, dragon fruit and watermelon purée, finished with a Tajín rim. It also includes Jalapeño Heat Margarita, with Espolòn Reposado Tequila, Cointreau, agave, lime and jalapeño with a Tajín rim, and a finish with passion fruit and mango.

"Our new beverages are all about making every visit feel a little more like a getaway," said Brian Sullivan, executive chef and vice president of Culinary & Beverage Innovation at Red Robin. "We leaned into bright, juicy flavors that pair perfectly with our menu and bring a little extra fun to the table. Made with quality ingredients and priced right, these new beverages make it easy for guests to treat themselves."

Rounding out the cocktails is the Captain Colada, a tropical escape featuring Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, coconut, pineapple and a Myers's Dark Rum float, bringing a drink that is laid-back and full of flavor.

The Island Breeze Dirty Soda is described as containing Sprite, pineapple and coconut topped with cold foam and a cherry.

The new beverages are informational; no vacation required. A rewards program is available for guests.

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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on May 13, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.

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