Tasty total solar eclipse deals you can eat and drink
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — In celebration of the April 8 solar eclipse, several food and beverage brands are presenting customers with some unique deals for the rare event.
From new flavors to special offers and limited edition items, companies are getting creative to mark the occasion. Check out our list below.
Jeni’s: Punk Stargonaut ice cream collection
Central Ohio-based Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is serving up its new Punk Stargonaut Collection of ice creams that come in four different flavors, according to a news release from the company.
The assortment includes three new flavors, Nebula Berry, Cosmic Bloom and Purple Star Born. The fourth flavor in the group is Supermoon, a customer favorite Jeni’s is bringing back for the occasion. A fizzy popping candy topping called Space Dust rounds out the compilation.
Jeni’s explains that the Punk Stargonaut collection is “inspired by a fictional flight through the galaxy where Jeni’s gathered all the alien fruit they could find, brought it back to Earth, and turned it into colorful cosmic ice creams.”
The special topping and four ice cream flavors are available online and in scoop shops nationwide. Additionally, Jeni’s is including eclipse glasses with purchases on the internet and at its retail locations, while supplies last.
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Pizza Hut: Total Eclipse of the Hut
Pizza Hut has announced that on April 8 customers can purchase large pizzas for just $12.
The chain notes that the “promotion applies to create-your-own (up to 10 toppings) or recipe pizzas and includes Thin ‘N Crispy, Hand Tossed Pizza and Original Pan Pizza.” Customers can get the deal with carryout, dine-in and delivery.
MoonPie: Solar Eclipse Survival Kits
MoonPie, the “self-proclaimed official sponsor of the total solar eclipse on April 8,” is commemorating the day with custom blackout boxes of mini MoonPies dubbed “Solar Eclipse Survival Kits,” the company said in a news release.
In addition to the boxes, MoonPie shared a humorous video on its YouTube channel called “Sun vs. Moon ’24: Brutality in the Totality,” which features the sun and moon as professional wrestlers engaged in a match. MoonPie is calling it “the ultimate smackdown.”
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Krispy Kreme: Total Solar Eclipse Doughnut
Krispy Kreme has created a special doughnut concoction that combines its Original Glazed doughnut with black chocolate icing, buttercream piping, silver sprinkles and an Oreo cookie on top, according to its website.
The doughnuts will be available from Friday, April 5 through Monday, April 8, at participating Krispy Kreme locations while supplies last.
Sonic Drive-In: Blackout Slush Float
Sonic is marking the event with the Blackout Slush Float. The limited-edition drink is made with vanilla soft serve, blackout slush flavor and galaxy sprinkles according to the chain’s website.
The company describes the float as “an innovative concoction that symbolizes the eclipse’s darkness with its all-black slush, made from a mix of cotton candy and dragon fruit flavors.”
Customers who buy the float will get a free pair of eclipse viewing glasses. The offer is valid through May 5.
Applebee’s: Perfect Eclipse Margarita
Applebee’s is offering its Perfect Eclipse Margarita at select locations through April 14, according to a news release.
“Eclipse experts agree the total solar eclipse taking place in April will be one for the history books,” said Dan Krebsbach, President of Flynn Applebee’s. “It’s expected to be the most watched in North America and one of the best we’ll see for hundreds of years. At Applebee’s, we think that’s something worth celebrating, and we’re excited by what our mixologists have created to help our guests mark the occasion – though they can rest assured that our Perfect Eclipse will last a little longer. We encourage eclipse lovers to get them while they’re here as the next one doesn’t take place until 2044.”
The Patron-based cocktail is made with Citrónge Orange Liqueur, Monin Blue Raspberry and several syrups including passion fruit, lemon and lime.
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