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Love is already in the air at Applebee’s.
To kick off the new year, Applebee’s is relaunching its $6 Mucho Smoocho Sips, a hearty Valentine’s Day-themed cocktail. This year, the restaurant chain is bringing back the “fan-favorite” Tipsy Cupid and introducing two new drinks made with Red Bull: Prickly Ever After Rita and Prickly Melon Rush Mocktail. Drinks will be on sale from January 5th (Monday).
A celebratory drink has been added to the menu, along with Applebee’s new OM Cheeseburger. It’s an all-beef burger topped with American cheese, applewood-smoked bacon, spicy honey, and mustard, all served over queso and hot skillet-melted cheese.
Here’s what you need to know about Applebee’s Bev and how to get your hands on it.
What is Applebee’s $6 Mucho Smoocho drink?
- Tipsy Cupid: Smirnoff vodka, orange liqueur, strawberry & lemon sour
- Rita’s Thorny After: Cuervo’s traditional blanco tequila, orange liqueur, lime and prickly pear
- Prickly pear rush mocktail: Red Bull Watermelon, Prickly Pear, Lime Juice, Lemon Lime Soda
Tipsy Cupid and prickly Ever After Rita both have gummy lips.
When will Applebee’s Valentine’s Day cocktails be available?
The specialty drink was released on Monday, January 5th.
Find an Applebee’s near you
Want a signature drink? Find an Applebee’s near you by using the Applebee’s Restaurant Locator on the restaurant’s website.
Greta Cross is USA TODAY’s national trends reporter. Story ideas? Email her at gcross@usatoday.com.

