Today marked the first day of the summer solstice, and boy, was it one for the books. The sun was out, temps were high, and just about everyone had the same urge: get outside and soak it all in.
But after a full day in the heat, we needed something cold, fast, and maybe even a little over-the-top. Enter Sonic Drive-In. The fan-favorite fast-food chain is inviting folks to pull up, hit that red button and cool off with one of their new, summer-only Flavorista Favorites.
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Spotted by @snackbetch and quickly making waves online, Sonic’s summer drink lineup is pure tropical chaos in the best way. We’re talking returning Flavorista Favorites, brand-new Sweet Topped Lemonades and a couple of must-try Fan-Favorite Slushies. With a lineup this stacked, one trip just won’t cut it—we’re gonna need a few.
“Sonic Summer Drink Lineup,” @snackbetch announced in their post, while doing the Lords work by giving viewers a detailed list of what’s on the menu. So what can we expect to find? Keep reading for the full breakdown:
Flavorista Favorites:
- Lemonade Cream Cooler – A creamy, icy lemonade treat.
- Twisted Flamingo – Sprite mixed with cherry, vanilla and sweet cream.
- Berries & Cream – Sprite with berries and sweet cream on top.
- Rainbow Slush – A colorful slush with layers of blue raspberry, lemonade and strawberries.
- Dirty Dr Pepper – Dr. Pepper with coconut, lime and sweet cream.
Sweet Topped Lemonades (New):
- Strawberry Lemonade – Classic lemonade with real strawberries and sweet cream foam.
- Classic Lemonade – Tart lemonade topped with sweet cream foam.
- Blueberry Lavender Lemonade – A fruity twist with blueberry, lavender and sweet cream foam.
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Fan Favorite Slushes:
- Watermelon Slush – Super refreshing and sweet.
- Lemonberry Slush – A mix of lemon and strawberry in slushy form.
Each of these limited-time summer sips is available now at participating Sonic locations. Pro tip: wait for one of those extra-scorching days—the kind where only an ice-cold, tropical drink can save you—and let Sonic do the rest.
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