Best vegan drinks at Sonic. In this post, I am going to be sharing with you the best vegan drinks at Sonic Drive-In locations you need to know about. Sonic is famed for its “slushes”, lemonades, and limeades, but are these even vegan and what are some of the other vegan drink options available at Sonic?
What are the Vegan Drinks available at Sonic?
As a general rule, the best vegan drinks at Sonic are:
- diet limeade;
- diet cherry limeade;
- mango, coconut & lime slush;
- strawberry and blackberry slush;
- raspberry lemonade;
- cranberry lemonade;
- mango & strawberry slush;
- diet peach iced tea;
- Arnold Palmer; and
- French vanilla cold brew (no cream).
Cross-Contamination
*As is always the case at all non-exclusively vegan restaurants, there is always the chance of cross-contamination. I will leave this to your discretion as to whether this is something you are comfortable with or not.
Sugar
*Some drinks may contain sugar – the source of the sugar has not been verified as to whether it has been processed with bone char or not. I will leave that to your discretion as to whether this is something you are comfortable with or not.
Artificial Colors
*Some drinks may contain artificial colors – these may have been tested on animals. I will leave it to your dictation as to whether this is an issue for you or not.
Summary Table – Best Vegan Drinks at Sonic
Below is a summary table of the best vegan drinks available at Sonic. For each entry, I also provide instructions on how to order each drink.
| Best Vegan Drinks At Sonic | How To Order |
|---|---|
| 1. Diet Limeade | *Order diet limeade straight off the menu |
| 2. Diet Cherry Limeade | *Order diet cherry limeade straight off the menu |
| 3. Mango Coconut & Lime Slush | *Order mango slush *Add blue coconut flavor *Add lime fruit |
| 4. Strawberry and Blackberry Slush | *Order strawberry slush *Add sugar free blackberry flavor |
| 5. Raspberry Lemonade | *Order lemonade *Add sugar free raspberry flavor |
| 6. Cranberry Lemonade | *Order lemonade *Add cranberry flavor |
| 7. Mango and Strawberry Slush | *Order mango slush *Add strawberry fruit |
| 8. Diet Peach Iced Tea | *Order unsweetened iced tea *Add sugar free peach flavor |
| 9. Half Lemonade/Half Iced Tea | *Order half Lemonade/half iced tea *Your choice as to unsweetened or sweetened iced tea |
| 10. French Vanilla Cold Brew | *Order French vanilla cold brew without cream |
Best Vegan Drinks at Sonic – Item by Item
In this section, I will go through each of my 10 picks for the best vegan drinks available at Sonic. I put in an *asterisk* any specific ordering instructions to ensure your drink is vegan.
1. Diet Limeade
*Order diet limeade straight off the menu
First up on this list is Sonic’s limeade which is one of the styles of drinks that Sonic is famed for. The diet limeade is made from Sprite zero, lime, and ice. Cooling, refreshing, and of course vegan. You can read more about whether sodas such as sprite are always vegan here in the post I wrote on the topic – Is Soda Vegan? Revealing What You Need To Know.
2. Diet Cherry Limeade
*Order diet cherry limeade straight off the menu
If you like the sound of the above diet limeade but want yours with an extra dimension to it, then how about a diet cherry limeade? The diet cherry limeade at Sonic is made of Sprite Zero, diet cherry flavor, lime fruit, and cherry fruit. All crushed together with ice of course.
3. Mango Coconut & Lime Slush
*Order mango slush
*Add blue coconut flavor
*Add lime fruit
If you enjoy a slush vegan drink with all the tropical vibes then try ordering this drink next time you are at Sonic. Order mango slush and then add the blue coconut flavor and lime fruit. What do you get? All the tropical vegan vibes.
4. Strawberry and Blackberry Slush
*Order strawberry slush
*Add sugar free blackberry flavor
If you love your slush-style drink to be berry-tastic then try ordering this next time you are at Sonic. Order strawberry slush (this is made with real strawberries) and then get sugar free blackberry flavor added. Very berry indeed.
5. Raspberry Lemonade
*Order lemonade
*Add sugar free raspberry flavor
Next up is raspberry lemonade. Order a lemonade (it’s made with real lemon don’t you know), add sugar free raspberry flavor, and then top with lime fruit. Tart, refreshing, and vegan. What more could you wish for in a slush-style drink?
6. Cranberry Lemonade
*Order lemonade
*Add cranberry flavor
Another epic vegan lemonade combo at Sonic is a cranberry lemonade. Order lemonade and add cranberry flavor. All the tart vegan vibes.
7. Mango and Strawberry Slush
*Order mango slush
*Add strawberry fruit
Mango and Strawberry are an unbeatable combination, wouldn’t you say? To get this drink, order a mango slush at Sonic and get the strawberry fruit added. What do you get? A match made in vegan heaven.
8. Diet Peach Iced Tea
*Order unsweetened iced tea
*Add sugar free peach flavor
Sonic also has iced tea on the menu, which is perfect for when you want an afternoon pick-me-up. They have unsweetened iced tea on the menu (as well as sweetened) – I recommend ordering an unsweetened iced tea and getting the sugar free peach flavor added.
What do you get? A refreshing peach iced tea that is sugar free and vegan. Win.
9. Half Lemonade/Half Iced Tea
*Order half Lemonade/half iced tea
* Your choice as to unsweetened or sweetened iced tea
Okay, so this option involves ordering a drink that is half Lemonade slush and half iced tea – so essentially an Arnold Palmer. Super refreshing whilst providing a pick-me-up – what more could you wish for in a drink? You can choose between unsweetened iced tea or sweetened. If you want to read more about whether tea is always vegan, you can read about it in the post I wrote – Is Tea Vegan? Time To Know The Complete Facts.
10. French Vanilla Cold Brew
* Order French vanilla cold brew without cream
If you need a caffeine hit at Sonic that is stronger than an iced tea, then how about a French vanilla cold brew? Just really make sure to emphasize that you want yours without any cream or milk when you order – otherwise it will come with cream.
My Personal Choice?
For me, it’s got to be a diet limeade – I just love a super sour drink!
The 10 Best Vegan Drinks At Sonic You Need To Know About – The Final Sip
The best vegan drinks at Sonic. When it comes to drinks Sonic can be a pretty “fun” place for vegans. Not only can you get a selection of Lemonades and Limeades, but you are still able to order a whole range of different Slush drinks. In fact, the selection is probably better than a lot of other fast-food drink options we have reviewed on Vegan Bev HQ.
…now you know.
Ingredients and/or manufacturing processes involved in food and drink items may change. Always double-check ingredients and nutritional information before purchasing any food items.
Like What You Are Reading
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