McDonald’s viral Grimace shake arrives in Australia
After countless TikTok videos from US fast food lovers, the McDonald’s Grimace shake has landed down under and is now available in-store.
The infamous purple milkshake comes topped with whipped cream, and while Macca’s has not officially disclosed its flavour, it is most commonly described as vanilla and blueberry-flavoured.
It’s available on its own or as part of a medium or large Grimace meal, complete with fries and your choice of a Big Mac or 10-piece chicken McNuggets.
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“Grimace has been making fuzzy waves around the globe and now it’s our turn to celebrate,” Marketing Director for McDonald’s Australia Amanda Nakad said.
“We thought there was no better way to channel the energy of our lovable pal than by bringing you the Grimace Shake.
“The Grimace Shake is fun, vibrant and bursting with flavour.
“It’s a tribute to Grimace and the joy he’s brought to Macca’s fans over the years.
“So buckle up - we’re finally giving Aussies what they’ve been waiting for and we know they’re going to love it.”
Grimace is a character who made his first appearance in the 1970s as part of the McDonaldland campaign.
What Grimace represents has always been somewhat of a mystery — like the flavour of his now infamous shake — but McDonald’s has officially backed two popular suggestions.
“Grimace is the embodiment of a milkshake, though others still insist he’s a taste bud,” the corporation tweeted in 2012.
The purple giant featured in McDonald’s advertising, primarily last century, alongside characters like Ronald McDonald and the Hamburglar.
Australians may remember Grimace from the nostalgic PlayPlaces attached to McDonald’s outlets which has been largely phased out.
The McDonaldland characters are still regularly used for children’s products and through the Ronald McDonald House Charity.
The Grimace shake and Grimace meal are available in restaurants nationwide via drive thru, kiosk and front counter, as well as the MyMacca’s app and McDelivery — but for a limited time only.
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