Irish McDonald's fans to go wild as brand new menu item drops in days

Fast food favourite McDonald's have revealed they are introducing a brand new burger to their menu later this month — with a whole new sauce.
Earlier this year, the beloved restaurant revealed they were bringing back some discontinued items ahead of the summer season, including the Biscoff McFlurry and the Biscoff Frappe.
Now, McDonald's have confirmed there'll be a new addition to their menu. Fast food favourite McDonald's have revealed they are introducing a brand new burger to their menu later this month — with a whole new sauce. Pic: Jeff Gilbert
The Iconic Big Arch is designed for those who don't do things by halves, with a spokesperson for McDonald's promising that the burger will satisfy 'even the fiercest McDonald's hunger.'
The new burger is described as a 'hot, juicy beef, cheddar cheese and signature Big Arch sauce' shaped icon and will be available to order at restaurants and via McDelivery from Wednesday, June 18.
The burger sees two juicy 100% Irish beef patties stacked on top of each other, topped with white cheddar cheese slices, crispy onions, fresh onions, shredded lettuce, crunchy pickles, and finished off with the signature Big Arch sauce. The burger is sandwiched into a poppy and sesame seed-topped bun, with McDonald's promising maximum flavour and total satisfaction. Pic: Jeff Gilbert
The spokesperson shared: 'The Big Arch sauce is packed full of that unmistakably McDonald's flavour. Rich, creamy and packed with serious flavour, bringing the Big Arch to life in every bite.'
The burger is sandwiched into a poppy and sesame seed-topped bun, with McDonald's promising maximum flavour and total satisfaction.
Thomas O'Neill, head of Menu at McDonald's UK & Ireland, said the new iconic burger required an 'equally iconic sauce.' Pic:'This isn't just about size, it's about flavour,' he said, 'With double layers of beef, crispy onions, and the hero of the build, our signature sauce, every bite is crafted to hit the spot to satisfy serious McDonald's hunger.
'Big, bold, and packed with serious deliciousness.'

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