As we march on in search of truth about the mysterious Monster Pops, let us not forget about McDonald’s peppermint sundae. I’ve made no secret that this item is at the top of my list of foods I want BACK in production. It’s a no-brainer really. Ice cream + peppermint syrup + holidays = $$$. Why McDonald’s ever dropped this one from the menu I’ll never know– but WAIT! I WILL know because I just sent the McDonald’s Corporation a letter requesting the return of and information on this delicious treat. Here’s the letter… Will I get a reply?
“To the fine makers of Chicken McNuggets, Oreo McFlurries, and those wonderfully golden french fries…
There comes a time in every man’s life when he has to stand up for what he believes in, no matter what the cost. They say a man that stands for nothing will fall for anything, and I’m writing to tell you that I stand (well, I’m actually leaning back on my desk chair) firm in my belief that your fine company once produced one of the greatest desserts ever– the peppermint sundae. Or would that be the McPeppermint sundae?
Now, as a child, I remember having this wonderful holiday treat back in the 80s and the whole world wants confirmation that it actually existed. A picture or a few words from a company spokesperson explaining the history behind the peppermint sundae will suffice. Were there two different flavors or just two different colors? I seem to remember a red syrup and a green syrup.
I say this to you, you simply must return the peppermint sundae to the TOP of the holiday dessert heap! Forget about doing any market research, if you put out a frosty pepperminty treat during the holidays– it is going to sell. I can’t fathom why the peppermint sundae went extinct, but let’s make 2008 a comeback year!”
UPDATE: The pictures shown above are a strawberry sundae and a Shamrock mint sundae, both a virtually identical to what the peppermint sundae would have looked like. I’m pretty sure red & green syrup were offered. Red being peppermint and green being mint. We at least know that the mint sundae existed at some point, but darnit, I want my peppermint sundae!
Hmm. I wonder if an online petition would help to get this done. (It worked for the McRib – another unhealthy obsession of mine.)
Forgot about the post I made about this with sundae goodness at the bottom:
http://www.retroist.com/2007/03/16/shamrock-shakes-and-shenanigans/
I have suuuch fond memories of eating the peppermint sundae during the holidays when I was in elementary school. And every year, I swear, I hope that it will come back. Like a wish or surprise. I absolutely loved them those few times they offered them.
I would totally help push a petition to get it back for the holidays. Anyone else want to start the Peppermint Sunday 2009 comeback?
Until they bring it back, if ever, I found a recipe that could be used for the syrup , then just go to McD’s and get a plain sundae, then pour this over it.
Im going to try it out this weekend, will let you know.
(it doesnt sound like it will be as thick as the old McD’s syrup, maybe a little cornstarch can help).
http://storybookwoods.typepad.com/storybook_woods/2009/01/candy-cane-syrup.html
Thanks! I’ll have to try this!
If you hit the very last link of this page and submit a comment, maybe we’ll get their attention! =) pass it on…
http://www.mcdonalds.com/contact/contact_us/marketing_promotions.html
Search YouTube for McDonalds Holiday Commercial 1988….you have proof in the video.