Summer 2018 has officially arrived, and so too have several interesting food and menu items designed specifically for the season!
From The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s Cookies and Cream Ice Blendeds to KFC’s Pickle Fried Chicken, this summer has already been filled with adventures for our taste buds, and we’re only just getting started.
Go ahead and whet your appetite with this gallery of summer foods, and make sure you give yourself a chance to eat them before they (potentially) disappear forever!
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Summer 2018 has officially arrived, and so too have several interesting food and menu items designed specifically for the season! [ami-related id="916" url="https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/celebrities-chowing-down-on-corn-on-the-cob-2014159/" title="Celebrities Chowing Down On Corn On the Cob!" target="" showsubt="false" thumb="false" imgsrc="https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Diddy-Eating-Corn.jpg"] From The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s Cookies and Cream Ice Blendeds to KFC’s Pickle Fried Chicken, this summer has already been filled with adventures for our taste buds, and we’re only just getting started. [ami-related id="1271553" url="https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/celebrities-drinking-martinis-in-honor-of-national-martini-day-pics/" title="Celebrities Who Love Martinis" target="" showsubt="false" thumb="false" imgsrc="https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Jennifer-Lawrence.jpg"] Go ahead and whet your appetite with this gallery of summer foods, and make sure you give yourself a chance to eat them before they (potentially) disappear forever!
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The burger chain gave their menu quite the overhaul at the start of summer 2018, adding four salads – the tuna poke & wasabi caesar salad, roasted beet & herb salad, pulled Asian chicken salad and new style taco salad – as well as crispy lollipop chicken wings that are available in Buffalo or barbecue flavors.
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Why have regular Skittles when the weather heats up when you can try the new Summer Splash variety? The tropical-inspired flavors range from blue raspberry to kiwi, and are incredibly refreshing. If these pique your interest, act now, because the Summer Splash Skittles are only around for a limited time.
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Since nothing says summer like a good old campfire, the fast food chain rolled out a tasty s’mores latte in June. The beverage, which will be available for a limited time, blends marshmallow, milk chocolate and graham cracker flavors with rich espresso and steamed milk. As if that wasn’t enough, it’s then topped with whipped cream, crumbled graham crackers and a Hershey’s milk chocolate bar.
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Though the chain is known more for its coffee, Starbucks ushered in summer 2018 by introducing consumers to the delicious and colorful Mango Dragonfruit Refresher. The thirst-quenching drink is packed with a “sweet, tropical flavor” and, thanks to the dragon fruit, tastes as exotic as it sounds.
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The sandwich chain took a big leap this summer when they began pouring Coke products nationwide, and to celebrate the new partnership Arby’s debuted a Coke float in June. The throwback beverage combines Arby’s classic vanilla shake with refreshing Coca-Cola.
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This sandwich combines two savory staples America loves – fried chicken and pickles – which results in the ultimate comfort food mashup of the summer. Pickle Chicken made its debut on June 25, and will be available until it runs out in each restaurant, at which point it’s gone for good. In other words, act fast!
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Why introduce one refreshing beverage this summer when you can introduce two? The California-based coffee chain’s newest addition comes in two varieties – Pure Cookies & Cream or Midnight Cookies & Cream. Both blend crunchy, chocolate cookies pieces with milk for a delightful twist on an ice cream classic, and are available starting Monday, July 9.
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These super spicy Pringles debuted in June and blend the jalapeño, cayenne pepper and paprika flavors found in Nashville hot chicken with the crispiness of a chip. They are only available for a limited time at Tennessee-based Dollar General stores.
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