Pickle Juice Slushies Are Here to Remind Us That Nothing Is Sacred Anymore
It’s here: Sonic‘s new “Pickle Juice Slush” has arrived in stores, combining lime-green color, salty pickle flavor and the snow cone experience all in one, just in time for summer. Because even the traditional summer treat of the snow cone needed a wacky 2018 update, it seems.
The fast food establishment first began teasing the release of the unusual flavor earlier in the spring — to the internet’s surprise, delight and (some) dismay. And on Monday, June 11, it finally became available for purchase at some of Sonic’s 3,500 franchise locations nationwide, for a limited time run.
The “Pickle Juice” variation is not alone, however. “Available in four classic snow cone flavors including Bahama Mama, Blue Hawaiian, Tiger’s Blood and must-try Pickle Juice, SONIC’s icy-cold and colorful Snow Cone Slushes provide guests with the ultimate taste of summer in a sippable, slurpable delight,” the press release for the new treat reads with excitement. They further elaborate: “SONIC’s guests are game to try adventurous and fun flavors, so we’ve made it our mission to deliver the best of both worlds when it comes to innovation and variety.” Innovation indeed.
As a nice incentive, the drinks are half-price during “happy hour” if you want to limit your investment in the unusual flavor for your first round. But only time will tell if the Pickle Juice Slush ascends to the heights of popularity of the Unicorn Frappuccino, of course.
Calling all pickle lovers! The Pickle Juice Slush is coming this Monday, June 11th! Get your tastebuds ready for pickle juice deliciousness ????????????
— Sonic Drive-In (@sonicdrivein) June 8, 2018
Early reviews are not entirely encouraging — but to each his or her own taste!
Okay tried the pickle juice slush ???? pic.twitter.com/J8uHZf4jv3
— Alex Durham (@5NEWSAlex) June 11, 2018
the wait is over! my review trying the new pickle juice sonic slush! enjoy! pic.twitter.com/qnDD40frNF
— suburban dad (@chIoweyy) June 11, 2018
Sonic debuts their pickle juice slush today...
.... tastes exactly how you’d expect it to. pic.twitter.com/a4SzPXDE2W— Casey Wheeless (@WVLTCasey) June 11, 2018
The pickle juice slush from Sonic came out today so @CarsonMetcalf and I decided to give it a try.
... #WxOnThe1s pic.twitter.com/m7XR9DYyL5— Alec Zuch (@AlecZuch) June 11, 2018
Pickle juice slush .... my mouth is watering already. #sonic #picklejuiceslush
— Tracee Herbaugh (@T_Marie) June 11, 2018