McDonald’s customers have days left to try rare menu item before it’s axed 

MCDONALD’S customers have just days left to try a rare menu item before it’s axed.

The home of the Golden Arches stunned customers when it said the Grimace Shake would return to menus this December.

The milkshake – which is inspired by the chain’s purple mascot – landed in UK restaurants for the first time in August, but was only around for a week.

It was already a fan favourite in the United States and went viral when it was launched across the pond.

The sweet treat is purple and features a blueberry-flavoured syrup blended with a creamy milkshake base.

It is also the first time McDonald’s has mixed things up with its flavours – which are typically just strawberry, chocolate and vanilla.

It is currently available to buy across McDonald’s 1,450 stores this winter, and the drink has been raved about by customers.

In a post online, one diner said: “Managed to get one after missing out last time. It was delicious.”

While another said: “Tried it for the first time just now, I’m not a fan of blueberry, but this was delicious.”

But customers who are keen to get their hands on a shake will need to act quickly.

That’s because Maccies is pulling the product from menus on December 24, giving fans just nine days to get their hands on one.

A medium Grimace Shake will set you back £2.69 – or £2.99 if you want to upgrade to a large.

This is compared to the usual cost for a regular medium McDonalds milkshake which is £1.99 or £2.19 for a large.

However, bear in mind that prices can vary depending on which McDonald’s store you are visiting.

McDonald’s has treated fans to a number of new menu items over the past few months.

Last month it launched a new Chilli Double Cheeseburger, which landed on its saver menu for £2.49.

It features two 100% British and Irish beef patties, two slices of cheese, onions, jalapenos, pickles and spicy relish in a toasted bun.

Meanwhile, McDonald’s also launched its brand new Christmas menu, which featured a never-before-seen Terry’s Chocolate Orange Pie.

You can check out the full festive menu, which is available in stores now, below:

• Big Tasty meal – £7.59
• Big Tasty (with bacon) meal – £8.39
• Cheesy McCrispy meal – £7.79
• Cheese Melt Dippers with Rich Tomato Dip – £2.49
• Sharing Cheese Melt Dippers with Rich Tomato Dip – £6.79
• Terry’s Chocolate Orange McFlurry – £2.19
• Terry’s Chocolate Orange Mini McFlurry – £1.59
• Galaxy Caramel McFlurry – £2.19
• Galaxy Caramel Mini McFlurry – £1.59
• Terry’s Chocolate Orange Pie – £1.99
• Galaxy Caramel Latte – £2.69
• Galaxy Caramel Hot Chocolate – £2.69

How to save money at McDonald’s

Did you know that you can end up being charged more based on which branch of McDonald’s you choose to eat at? 

There can be up to a 30p price difference in a Big Mac meal at restaurants which are just two miles away from each other, The Sun previously found.

Another way to cut back spending at McDonald’s is by ordering from the Savers menu or by taking advantage of its ‘3 for £3’ deal when it lands in stores. 

It is also worth bearing in mind that McDonald’s offers a discount on your next order if you fill out a survey online after visiting its stores. 

These can be found on the back of any receipt you get at McDonald’s.

How do I find my nearest McDonald’s?

If you’re planning on taking a trip to McDonald’s, you’ll want to know where your nearest branch is.

The chain has a restaurant locator tool on its website you can use to find your nearest one – and check what time it opens.

Bear in mind that McDonald’s serves breakfast every day until 11am.

After that, it switches to the normal menu, serving meals such as burgers, chicken nuggets and more.