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- The Best Sonic Drinks, Slush-Style
Summary
- Sonic Drive-In's drink menu is unparalleled, offering cold, delicious, and well-balanced tart and sweet slush flavors that are perfect for cooling down on a hot summer day.
- The discontinued Green Apple slush may not be outrageously spectacular, but faithful clients still talk about it and there are online requests for its comeback.
- The Powerade Mountain Berry Blast Slush is a delicious and less sugary option that incorporates electrolytes, making it perfect for refreshing and energizing on a hot summer day.
Fast-food chains are part of American culture, and they are still remembered even if they are no longer around.
Sonic Drive-In is known for its refreshing drinks, and when it comes to favorites, everyone seems to have their own opinion on what the best flavor is. Surprisingly, unlike other rankings, there's a pretty definitive answer here on which flavor most people go for... and it's not typically beloved in other forms. However, when it comes to Sonic's ability to craft a cold, chilled drink with delicious flavor and well-balanced tart and sweet ingredients, nothing truly compares.
So while their drink menu might be unparalleled, which of the retro chain's offerings come in clutch to steal the spotlight from the others? It's a wild ride sorting through all of these drinks (and full of many bathroom breaks, surely), but someone had to do it, and the results are finally in. For slush enthusiasts looking to skip straight to the best Sonic drinks, here they are.
UPDATE: 2023/09/16 19:10 EST BY LUANA FERREIRA
The Best Sonic Drinks, Slush-Style
Sonic Drive-In has updated its list of drinks, removing some beloved classics and adding new drinks. Therefore, this list has been updated to include updated flavors and remember the most popular slushes that were discontinued.
Drinks We Miss - Green Apple
Apart from Jolly Ranchers, is green apple-flavored anything really that tasty? It's not the worst flavor, and it does have a respectable amount of punchy kick to it that one would expect from a slightly sour apple, but it's nothing outrageously spectacular. The drink was discontinued by Sonic Drive-In some years ago, but faithful clients still talk about it, and there are often online requests to bring it back.
It's a classic, for sure, and one of the best apple desserts besides pie, so it does deserve a comeback, even if it's for a special edition.
Guests can check the updated list of drinks available at Sonic Drive-In on their website.
Powerade Mountain Berry Blast Slush
Clients looking for a drink that tastes less sugary should go for the Powerade Mountain Berry Blast Slush. Not only is the Powerade slush delicious, but it's also the same beloved Blue Mountain Berry Blast flavor that many people have come to expect with the Gatorade brand.
On a hot summer's day, it's the only thing that can both cool a person down and give them energy, and really, its simplicity is why it's so brilliant and tasty.
The Powerade slush is also a unique way to incorporate electrolytes at Sonic.
Drinks We Miss- Watermelon
The thing about Sonic is that even when it comes to the simplest flavors, such as watermelon, for example, they're doing all the right things. If there was a drink that could be described as the "taste of summer," it was the watermelon slush, one of the most refreshing flavors on their menu. It was a great alternative to the green apple-flavored slush with its subtle tartness and welcome sweetness.
Its flavors remind us of summer days and childhood, and it's a great wave of nostalgia to be had. Sadly, it was discontinued, but clients are still talking about it.
Tropical Colada Slush
Clients at Sonic Drive-In can skip flying to Hawaii to visit pineapple farms to taste summer. The food chain used to have a perfect Tropical Colada Slush, a delicious blend of coconut, pineapple, and banana flavors. The drink was released this summer, and clients are thrilled about it thanks to its tropical vibe.
Sonic used to have other pineapple drinks, and clients are still discussing them on Reddit. So it's perfect for clients that still need these drinks.
People have highlighted that the coconut flavor overshadows the other ingredients, so if clients aren't really into coconut, they should go for another slush.
Limeade Slush
There's no going wrong with one of the world's most beloved frozen desserts: the classic lemonade and limeade flavors. These citrus-based flavors go back and forth between sweet and tart in the best way possible, each of them melting into a happy medium that exudes balance and satisfaction. They're welcome on a hot summer's day but also welcome any day of the year because they're just that delicious.
Cherry Slush
Once again, Reddit comes to the rescue with the slush flavor that is overwhelmingly beloved by Sonic fans: Cherry. In fact, this flavor is so popular that it's the base flavor most people choose to start with. Adequately described as the 'bee's knees,' cherry is nostalgic, delightful, bold, and bright in comparison to the rest of the flavors. And the best part is that it doesn't taste anything like bitter cough syrup.
Cherry Limeade
The ultimate flavor combination is, of course, made with a base of cherry flavoring. This slush is, hands down, the best of the best and the most popular option in terms of which slush flavor to try first. Newcomers are sure to fall in love with its sweet and sour flavor profile, while Sonic lovers are the first to applaud its crave-able nature.
Go the extra mile and add some lemon slices, cherries, or blackberries to this limeade for a nutritious and delicious blast of flavor.
Ocean Water (Blue Coconut)
This fan favorite is a big hit on Reddit, as is evident from all the people eager to express their love for it. Ocean Water, also known as Blue Coconut, is made with Sprite and coconut syrup, which meshes together to create something altogether new, tropical, and exotic. Contemplate whether this sweet elixir could be one of the world's best desserts. With closed eyes, it's like soaking up the rays on an island in the Caribbean.
After finishing Sonic's Blue Coconut slush, take a selfie with the inevitable post-drink blue tongue.
Strawberry Real Fruit
Anyone with a sweet tooth shouldn't worry about which country has the best desserts if they have a Sonic nearby. The Strawberry Real Fruit Slush will satisfy any sugar craving and is one of the best drinks at Sonic.
With a delicious flavor, this slush offers a refreshing change of pace with fresh fruit instead of sweet syrups. The real strawberries deliver a burst of fruity goodness with every sip. The slush is perfect for summer days or whenever an antioxidant kick is in order. Blended with quality ingredients, the Strawberry Real Fruit serves up an authentic taste with a soft texture, more like a smoothie than a slush. It's a popular and delightful choice for Sonic customers with sweet and fruity hankerings.
Grape Slush
Creating grape-flavored drinks is challenging, and people tend to love or hate it. Sonic decided to ignore the haters and make the Grape Slush. While some people love it, others describe the taste as bland or artificial and prefer not to give the drink a second chance.
Although it might not rank among the client's favorite drinks, such as the Limeade Slush, the Grape Slush certainly has its fans.
It's possible to have more flavor by opting to add Nerds to it.
Blue Raspberry Slush & Blue Coconut Slut
The vibrant colors of these drinks can be misleading. While they might seem too sweet and have a remarkable taste, clients often describe the taste of both as plain and even say there is a lack of flavor.
These slushes might not be enjoyable alone, but they can be combined with other flavors. Clients can try to mix it with candy, lemonade, and strawberries.
What Is The Pink Lady At Sonic?
A new trend has swept the nation demanding that famous fast food chains offer secret 'off-menu' items. These secret menus are found in clandestine corners of the Internet, and their best products are usually spread by word of mouth.
Sonic Drive-In has its own line-up of secret menu items, including the Pink Lady. Sweet, tart, and refreshing, the Pink Lady is a simple blend of Sprite, cherry flavoring, and sweet cream. Some may call this the best Sonic drink.
How Much Are Drinks At Sonic?
Fortunately, satisfying a sweet tooth at Sonic doesn't have to break the bank. The prices for signature limeades and slushes start at $1.50, while a large one is only around $2.50.
- Small Signature Slush: from $1.19
- Medium Signature Slush: from $1.99
- Large Signature Slush: from $2.59
When Is Happy Hour At Sonic?
The iconic drive-in offers incredible happy hour deals every day from 2 to 4 p.m. Enjoy the best Sonic drinks for half off during happy hour. The famous chain also promotes half-price beverages for customers who create an account and order through their app or online.
- Happy Hour hours: Daily, 2 PM - 4 PM
- Deals: Half-price signature slushes, drinks, and limeades