A new Drumstick flavor is rumored to be headed to major stores, per food blogger Markie Devo, who cites a store ordering manager. Drumstick hasn’t announced it yet.
Strawberry shortcake, in cone form. That’s the rumor.
Food blogger Markie Devo posted an image of Drumstick Strawberry Shortcake cones on Oct. 3, 2026, saying they’re “heading to major stores soon.” He credited a major store’s ordering manager and Instacart.
Drumstick hasn’t announced the flavor. So for now, it’s a rumor with a pretty convincing picture attached.
What are Drumstick Strawberry Shortcake cones?
Going by the box in the image, they look like this:
Pink ice cream with a red center that looks like strawberry sauce
A white coating topped with pink and white crumbles, like shortcake bits
The classic sugar cone with a chocolate nugget at the bottom
Four cones in a box, with 260 calories per cone listed on the front
The box has a big “NEW!” tag and the Nestle logo. Like other Drumsticks, it’s labeled a frozen dairy dessert.
There’s no price or release date yet.
Where can you buy Drumstick Strawberry Shortcake cones?
Nowhere official yet. Markie Devo says “major stores” and promises an update.
Until then, keep an eye on the freezer aisle at your regular grocery store. Drumstick’s website also has a store locator, per Sporked, which will help once the flavor is official.
Has Markie Devo been right about Drumstick before?
Yes. In November 2025, he posted that a Drumstick Cake Pop cone was coming, also citing an ordering manager. By February 2026, it was in stores at Kroger, Dollar General and Hy-Vee, per Sporked, which credited his early post.
His early post even described the Cake Pop cone’s pink frosting center, which matched the real thing.
That doesn’t guarantee this one, but the track record helps.
Does Drumstick already make a strawberry cone?
Sort of. Drumstick Lil’ Drums come in a strawberry and vanilla variety pack, and those minis are sold at stores like Walmart and Meijer.
In Canada, Walmart.ca lists Drumstick Strawberry Cheesecake cones. Nestle Hong Kong has sold a strawberry pink Drumstick, too.
A full-size Strawberry Shortcake cone in the U.S. would be something different, with the cake-style crumble on top.
If the look feels familiar, think of the ice cream truck. Good Humor’s Strawberry Shortcake bar has been a summer classic for decades, with a similar pink-and-white crumbly coating. A Drumstick version would put that idea on a cone.
Who makes Drumstick ice cream cones?
In the U.S., Drumstick is made by Froneri, an ice cream company Nestle co-owns. That’s why the Nestle name is still on the box.
How old is the Drumstick?
Almost 100 years old. The Drumstick was created in 1928 in Fort Worth, Texas, by I.C. Parker and his brothers at the Drumstick Company. The box in the leaked image even says “America’s favorite since 1928.”
The name came from one brother’s wife, who thought the nut-covered cone looked like a chicken drumstick. Nestle bought the brand in 1991.
The lineup has grown a lot since then. Today there are Classic, Simply Dipped, Pretzel Dipped Crunch and Cookie Dipped cones, plus King Size cones and the smaller Mini Drums and Lil’ Drums.
That chocolate chunk at the bottom of the cone has a job, too. The chocolate lining and the plug help keep the ice cream from soaking into the cone and making it soggy.
Strawberry shortcake would just be the newest coat of paint on an old favorite.
When Drumstick or a store confirms the flavor, we’ll update.
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Hat Tips:
Markie Devo on X (Oct. 3, 2026), the Strawberry Shortcake image and store sourcing
Sporked (Feb. 26, 2026), the Drumstick Cake Pop cone rollout and Markie Devo’s early post
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