The Cannon Ball Drink is a limited-edition refresher at Starbucks. It features a tart lemonade infused with strawberry açaí and mango dragonfruit flavoring, topped with dried fruit.
This drink is a collaboration with Mr. Beast, also known as James Donaldson, a prominent YouTuber known for his extravagant challenges and philanthropic efforts. Recently he released a new season of Beast Games, a reality TV competition with over a thousand contestants competing for a $5 million prize.
Beast Games debuted on December 19th, 2024, with the full series consisting of ten episodes. During production, Donaldson was influenced by Squid Game and his own “$456,000 Squid Game in Real Life!” video, which has since amassed nearly a billion views on YouTube.
Season two of Beast Games premiered on January 27th, 2026, featuring new arenas and bold twists, along with a special crossover episode with Survivor. The first three episodes are available now, with more releasing weekly up until the season finale on February 25th, 2026. It’s available to watch on Prime Video. One of the challenges, known as the Cannon Ball, inspired the titular drink.
Receiving mostly positive reviews, the drink has been described as refreshing and light, with a balance of tartness and sweetness. Many customers have even added coconut milk and cold foam to enhance the drink’s flavor. TikTok influencer Taryn Rose noted “the ombre look” and that it gave “2016 vibes.”
Some customers wish that it wasn’t a limited time drink and that it could stick around for the summer. Another TikTok influencer, Christi, found the beverage to be “so good” that she “will be ordering this drink till they get rid of it.”
Overall, there isn’t a lot of negative feedback on this drink, and it seems to be a big hit for Mr. Beast fans, or customers who just love refreshers.
