McDonald's is betting on new ways to quench your thirst. The fast-food chain is attempting to ride the wave of creative sodas and inventive drinks that has swept the US in recent years. It's introducing six new drinks to its US menus this week, including caffeinated refreshers and twists on its classic fountain drinks. The new drinks — and the recently refreshed look of the chain's beverage sub-brand, McCafé — are part of a play for a demographic drawn to a more youthful, playful drink experience. The company told analysts in a February earnings call that it sees a more than $100 billion opportunity for growth in beverages globally. Read more about the new beverages at the link in our bio. Story by Jordan Hart (Credit: McDonald's) #McDonalds #foodtrends #mccafe #soda #beverageindustry