Sonic expands hard beverages line with Southern Sweet Tea, Hard Slush
Sonic Hard Seltzer’s portfolio continues its expansion.
Just in time for fall, the brand is previewing its two new beverages — Southern Sweet Tea and Hard Slush — which will hit shelves in September.
Inspired by its signature iced tea, Sonic’s Hard Southern Sweet Tea contains a delicate and exhilarating taste of tea with a hint of lemon, according to the brand. The beverage, which features an ABV of 5%, will be available in 12-oz. slim can packs and 14-oz. cans at select retailers across Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
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“After tremendous support and response from across the country for Sonic Hard Seltzer, it became clear that the Sonic fan is enjoying the experience of their favorite Sonic beverages in adult form,” said Sean Mossman, president of COOP Beverage Works. “Adult Hard Tea and Adult Hard Slush are natural brand extensions, and we are all excited for our fans to be able to try these amazing flavors.”
Sonic Hard Slush will be available in three ready-to-drink frozen pouches.
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Containing an ABV of 6%, Sonic Hard Slush features cherry limeade, blue raspberry and watermelon flavors that will be available at select retailers across Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas and Virginia.