> At a Glance
> – Applebee’s brings back $6 Mucho Smoocho Sips for a limited time
> – New O-M-Cheese Burger arrives dripping with warm queso and Cheddar
> – Both cocktails and burger slot into the 2 for $25 value menu
> – Why it matters: Wallet-friendly treats land just in time for winter date nights and group hangs
Applebee’s is kicking off 2026 with sweet-and-tangy drinks and a cheese-pull burger designed to cure cabin-fever cravings without emptying wallets.
Mucho Smoocho Sips Return
The chain’s neon-bright $6 Mucho cocktails reappear in three forms:
- Tipsy Cupid – vodka, orange liqueur, strawberry and lemon sour
- Prickly Ever After Rita – tequila, citrus and prickly pear
- Prickly Melon Rush Mocktail – watermelon Red Bull, prickly pear and lemon-lime soda
Each drink wears gummy-candy lips on the rim; guests can add a premium-spirit upgrade for an extra charge.
Nate Grover, executive director of bar and beverage, said:
> “It’s easy to find something (or someone) to fall in love with at Applebee’s.”
Meet the O-M-Cheese Burger
The O-M-Cheese Burger stacks an all-beef patty with American cheese, Applewood-smoked bacon and spicy honey mustard, then sits the stack on a skillet of molten queso and melted Cheddar.
Michelle Chin, chief marketing officer, promised:
> “Packed with flavor and (nearly) overflowing with sizzling melted cheese, there’s no burger experience like it!”
| Menu Option | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| O-M-Cheese Burger (à la carte) | Varies | Burger only |
| 2 for $25 Menu | $25 | Two entrées + appetizer or side salads |
Key Takeaways
- Mucho Smoocho Sips are $6 each for a limited window
- O-M-Cheese Burger doubles as a 2 for $25 entrée pick
- Both launches target winter social occasions without premium pricing
Grab friends, split the 2 for $25, and let the cheese-pull photos begin.
