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Miami Herald
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Sonic ‘Tops' Its Summer Menu With 3 Sweet New Drink Offers
Sonic Drive-In's latest summer menu update is like the cherry on top of a sundae. On Tuesday, just about a week after the chain debuted its all-new Cheesy Garlic Pepperoni Bites and confirmed it would be bringing back two of its most "frequently requested" seasonal items (its Watermelon and Lemonberry Slushies), Sonic unveiled another menu innovation: Sweet Topped Lemonades. The drink menu newcomer is said to be available in three flavors, all of which feature a base of "all-natural lemonade" that's topped off with a "layer of velvety cold foam." Related: Sonic's Highly-Anticipated New Slush Is Officially Here-and It Comes With a Big Surprise According to a spokesperson for the brand, Sonic's Sweet Topped Lemonades will be offered in three flavors, at least to start, including Classic, Strawberry and Blueberry Lavender Lemonade. The Classic Sweet Topped Lemonade is described as a "tart all-natural lemonade" that's been dressed up with a "velvety sweet cold foam." Its Strawberry Lemonade variety takes that same lemonade base and adds "real fruit Strawberries" for an even summery version of the new bev. While the Blueberry Lavender version mixes the tart lemonade with a "Blueberry Lavender flavor" for those feeling a little more experimental. Sonic's new twist on its lemonade doesn't just expand its menu but helps students grow; as the company said, "each lemonade purchased helps fund local classrooms through SONIC's Limeades for Learning initiative," which helps support public education programs, schools, classrooms and teachers here in the U.S. Not only that, but the beloved drive-in is also teaming up with First Book, which provides books and other learning resources to children in need, to distribute some "100,000 books to students in need." To really drive home the initiative, Sonic has also partnered with three bestselling authors to help "bring the sips + summer reads combo to life," including Say You'll Remember Me author Abby Jimenez, Sounds Like Love writer Ashley Poston and The Paradise Problem author Christina Lauren. "This partnership isn't just about the ultimate summer sip; it's about fueling a lifelong love ofreading," Stuart Brown, executive director of the Inspire Brands Foundation, said in a statement. "SONIC donates a portion of every drink purchase back to support local schools, each Sweet Topped Lemonade helps get local students the resources they need through the SONIC Foundation's Limeades for Learning® initiative. Together with these celebrated authors, we're making it easier for students across the country to turn the page toward a brighter future." The new Sweet Topped Lemonades are currently available to order in the app, with the official nationwide rollout slated for Monday, June 2. Next:Popular Chain Launches "Sour Power" Drink Menu for a Limited Time Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
The Independent
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Tots and Tales: Sonic partners with authors for new summer menu items
Sonic Drive-In has partnered with authors on its newest menu craze - and introduced new drinks to help cool you down. . Bestselling authors Ashley Poston, Abby Jimenez, and the writing duo Christina Lauren are teaming with Sonic for its campaign, celebrating summer reads and sweet drinks. The fast food chain is introducing a new line of Sweet Topped Lemonades, aiming to refresh customers while promoting literacy among children. The new drinks come in three flavors: Classic Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade, and Blueberry Lavender Lemonade. Each drink features Sonic's signature lemonade topped with a sweet cold foam. Early access to the new drink through the Sonic App began on Tuesday. These new drinks are available nationwide starting June 2. The campaign supports education by helping provide 100,000 books to underserved kids through its Limeades for Learning initiative, with proceeds from all drink sales funding the effort. Poston is the bestselling author of romance novels such The Seven Year Slip and The Dead Romantics, and is set to release her latest book, Sounds Like Love, on June 17. "Summer has always been synonymous with books in my head, required reading, midnight releases and audiobooks on long road trips," Poston said in a news release. "To me, there is nothing more quintessentially summer than a sweet topped classic lemonade and a steamy read. Now excuse me while I go kick back in my hammock and sink into a romance to quench my thirst for refreshing meet-cutes and sugar-sweet happily ever afters." Jimenez, known for titles such as Just for the Summer and Yours Truly, released her latest novel, Say You'll Remember Me, in April. "I write stories that make you laugh, cry and maybe believe in love again," Jimenez said in a news release. " Sweet topped lemonades may make you feel that way too. Blueberry lavender is sweet, a bit unexpected and completely swoon-worthy. Whether you're reading on the beach or just need a little moment of joy in your day, this flavor is the perfect escape." Christina Lauren, the pen name of writing duo Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings, is known for bestselling books such as The Paradise Problem, Love and Other Words and the Beautiful series. 'As lifelong book lovers, we'll always jump at the opportunity to foster a love of reading," Hobbs and Billings said in a news release. "Some of our best memories are from hot summer days spent getting lost in a book. What better way to spend the summer this year than reading with a sweet topped strawberry lemonade and supporting public education all at the same time?" Other Sonic arrivals just in time for summer include new Cheesy Garlic Pepperoni Bites and the limited-time return of the beloved Watermelon and Lemonberry Slushes. These items are available exclusively in the Sonic App.
