New eclipse-themed treat is coming soon: What to know about Sonic's Blackout Slush Float

Jana Hayes and Saman Shafiq, The Oklahoman
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The total solar eclipse is less than a month away, and Sonic Drive-In is offering a limited-edition drink to celebrate.

The Oklahoma City based fast-food chain announced its new "Blackout Slush Float" that will give guests an "out-of-this world experience."

The new Blackout Slush Float will be available nationwide at participating locations from March 25 to May 5, 2024.
The new Blackout Slush Float will be available nationwide at participating locations from March 25 to May 5, 2024.

When can I get the eclipse slush from Sonic?

The Blackout Slush Float will be available nationwide at participating Sonic location starting March 25 through May 5.

With every purchase of the new drink, Sonic will be giving out free solar eclipse viewing glasses, while supplies last, to ensure customers "safely watch the eclipse and create fun memories."

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What does the Sonic eclipse drink taste like?

The new drink will include flavors of cotton candy and dragon fruit, according to Sonic, with the all-black slush representing the temporary darkness from the solar eclipse and will be topped with white soft serve and blue and purple galaxy themed sprinkles.
The new drink will include flavors of cotton candy and dragon fruit, according to Sonic, with the all-black slush representing the temporary darkness from the solar eclipse and will be topped with white soft serve and blue and purple galaxy themed sprinkles.

The all-black slush will include cotton candy and dragon fruit flavors and represent the eclipse's temporary darkness, according to Sonic, and will be topped with white soft serve and blue and purple galaxy themed sprinkles.

The eclipse viewing glasses being handed out by Sonic have been approved for short term direct observation of the sun by the International Organization for Standardization, the company said, and have been lab tested to ensure they are safe and meet all applicable rules and regulations.

The fast-food chain is also offering $1.99 Crispy Tender Wraps in Hickory BBQ from March 4 to May 5 for those looking to grab an inexpensive snack with their Blackout Slush Float.

More: If I don't travel to the path of totality, will I still see a full eclipse from OKC, Tulsa?

When is the 2024 solar eclipse?

The 2024 solar eclipse will take place April 8, 2024.

What time will the 2024 eclipse be in Oklahoma?

The entire country will be able to see the eclipse as the path of totality will move across Texas then cover portions of the Midwest and East Coast and touch southeast Canada before it moves out to sea.
The entire country will be able to see the eclipse as the path of totality will move across Texas then cover portions of the Midwest and East Coast and touch southeast Canada before it moves out to sea.

The eclipse will enter Oklahoma as it crosses the Red River at about 12:27 p.m., and exit the state at about 3:07 p.m., according to National Eclipse.

But the total eclipse, the direct casting of the Moon's shadow, will only last from about 1:44 p.m. to 1:51 p.m. in the state, Great American Eclipse estimates.

The center path of the eclipse, where totality lasts the longest, travels through Oklahoma for a mere 31 miles, the shortest distance of any state through which the centerline travels.

Where in Oklahoma can I see the 2024 eclipse?

The path of the 2024 total solar eclipse. States within the dark band will be able to view the eclipse in totality.
The path of the 2024 total solar eclipse. States within the dark band will be able to view the eclipse in totality.

While the entire state of Oklahoma will be able to see at least a partial eclipse on April 8, the best place to view the total solar eclipse is in the path of totality that runs through southeastern Oklahoma towns like Broken Bow, Idabel, Hugo and Antlers.

Oklahoma state parks in the path of the total eclipse include Lake Wister, Talimena, Clayton Lake, Beavers Bend and Raymond Gary.

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