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Sour then sweet, now in a cold treat! SONIC satisfies your sweet—and sour—tooth with the new SOUR PATCH KIDS® Slush Float

Available for a limited time at drive-ins nationwide starting May 23 for SONIC App users

original SONIC SOUR PATCH KIDS Slush Float (Photo: Business Wire)

SONIC SOUR PATCH KIDS Slush Float (Photo: Business Wire)

OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Just in time for summer, SONIC® Drive-In is introducing the new SOUR PATCH KIDS® Slush Float. By combining the iconic sweet, sour and chewy SOUR PATCH KIDS® candy with SOUR PATCH KIDS Watermelon Flavor Slush and real vanilla ice cream, SONIC is making this summer even more fun and refreshing for the whole family. The SOUR PATCH KIDS Slush Float is available for a limited time at drive-ins nationwide starting May 30, though SONIC App users can enjoy early access beginning May 23.*

“Our SONIC fans always look forward to our summer Slush Float offerings, and this year we’re once again delivering a refreshing, craveable treat that provides an exciting new twist by incorporating the iconic SOUR PATCH KIDS candy,” said Mackenzie Gibson, vice president of culinary & menu innovation at SONIC. “SOUR PATCH KIDS uniquely combines sour and sweet for a satisfying candy experience, and SONIC is taking the fun further by mixing that same flavor experience with two of our summer favorites – Slushes and ice cream!”

A medium SONIC SOUR PATCH KIDS Slush Float is priced at $2.99.** Mini, small and large sizes are also available through July 31, while supplies last.

*Mobile ordering available only at select locations; hours may vary.

**Tax not included. See menu or app for details. At participating SONIC Drive-Ins from (May 23, 2022 – until July 30, 2022).

About SONIC® Drive-In
SONIC, founded in 1953, is the largest drive-in restaurant brand in the United States with more than 3,500 restaurants in 46 states. Served by SONIC’s iconic Carhops, the drive-in’s expansive, award-winning menu offers unique, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack and drink options for the whole family. SONIC is part of the Inspire Brands family of restaurants. For more information, visit SonicDriveIn.com and InspireBrands.com.

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Mikaela Weiss
203.506.7795
mikaela.weiss@mslgroup.com

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Contacts

Mikaela Weiss
203.506.7795
mikaela.weiss@mslgroup.com

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