Press Release
Shake Shack and Fortnum & Mason Debut a First-of-Its-Kind Christmas Collaboration
Meet the limited time Shake and Fifty/Fifty Lemonade duo that puts a festive twist on two Shake Shack classics.
LONDON, UK — This festive season, Shake Shack has partnered with Fortnum & Mason, the iconic British retailer celebrated for its extraordinary teas, biscuits, and seasonal tradition. Together, they’ve crafted a limited-time drinks menu inspired by Fortnum’s most loved Christmas flavours — available exclusively at Shake Shack locations across the UK from 5th November to 6th January.
Blending Fortnum & Mason iconic Christmas Merrilossus biscuits, which see a medley of fruit, nuts and spice covered in thick layers of chocolate, alongside Fortnum’s Christmas black tea with Shake Shack’s signature Shakes and Fifty/Fifty Lemonades, this collaboration brings festive indulgence to a whole new level.
Here’s what’s on the menu:
Merrilossus Shake
Fortnum & Mason Merrilossus biscuit milk tea with a cranberry swirl and garnished with chopped Merrilossus biscuits.
Christmas Cranberry Fifty/Fifty
Tart cranberry lemonade layered with spiced Fortnum & Mason Christmas Tea.
“When creating this holiday drink menu with Fortnum & Mason, we aimed to bring the holiday magic that Fortnum & Mason is known for to Shake Shack classics, says Peter Kayaian, Shake Shack Global Culinary and Product Development Manager. As such, we gravitated towards their Merrilossus biscuits and Christmas blend tea—classic flavours that embody the holiday season.
“The shake blends bold tea with crushed Merrilossus biscuits and milk, layered over cranberry purée and finished with whipped cream and a Merrilossus biscuit crumble. The Christmas Cranberry Tea Fifty/Fifty offers a seasonal twist on our signature drink, pairing cranberry lemonade with Fortnum & Mason Christmas tea. We’re excited to delight guests across the UK with these menu items during one of the most festive times of the year!”
Tom Athron, CEO of Fortnum & Mason said “We’ve been celebrating Christmas at Fortnum’s for over 300 years, and this year we want to shake things up and do it a bit differently. Putting an American spin on our quintessentially British biscuit culture, we’re toasting to another festive season with a collaboration that is a little unexpected. It is a true pleasure to join forces with a restaurant group founded by none other than the legendary Danny Meyer, and to find common ground between UK and US hospitality at this time of year.”
The festive duo is available at every UK Shake Shack from 5th November to 6th January, and pairs perfectly with Shake Shack’s limited time White Truffle menu.
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About Shake Shack
Shake Shack serves elevated versions of American classics using only the best ingredients. It’s known for its delicious made-to-order Angus beef burgers, crispy chicken, hand-spun milkshakes, house-made lemonades, beer, wine, and more. With its high-quality food at a great value, warm hospitality, and a commitment to crafting uplifting experiences, Shake Shack quickly became a cult-brand with widespread appeal. Shake Shack’s purpose is to Stand For Something Good®, from its premium ingredients and employee development to its inspiring designs and deep community investment. Since the original Shack opened in 2004 in NYC’s Madison Square Park, the Company has expanded to over 625 locations system-wide, including over 400 in 34 U.S. States and the District of Columbia, and over 225 international locations across London, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Mexico City, Istanbul, Dubai, Tokyo, Seoul and more.
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About Fortnum and Mason
Fortnum & Mason is an essential destination for anyone seeking extraordinary food, joy-giving gifts, unforgettable experiences, and exceptional service. First founded in London in 1707, after Queen Anne permitted her footman William Fortnum to sell discarded candles from St James’s Palace, Fortnum’s has forged a close relationship with the British Royal household ever since. Today, Fortnum & Mason holds two Royal Warrants — one from His Majesty The King and one from Her Majesty The Queen.
Each year, millions visit the Piccadilly flagship to enjoy Fortnum’s iconic Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon which remains the undisputed home of Afternoon Tea — a relaxed and refined spot where thousands of pots of extraordinary tea are poured, and countless scones, fresh-baked cakes and perfectly-cut sandwiches are devoured daily. Piccadilly is also home to the intimate Wine Bar, the award-winning ice cream Parlour, and sits adjacent to the exquisite 45 Jermyn St restaurant.
A little further afield is the Fortnum's Bar & Restaurant at The Royal Exchange, Heathrow T5 and the 181 Restaurant at Hong Kong’s Victoria Dockside, with specially curated menus and harbourside views. Celebrated worldwide for its teas, chocolates, hampers and Afternoon Tea, Fortnum’s continues to pair heritage with imagination taking the heritage British brand into the 21st Century.