A pink slush with blue bubbles and whipped topping and a unicorn horn straw for Sonic Sonic

Sonic’s New Unicorn Dreams Slush Is a Very Sweet (and Very Pretty) Summer Treat

Originally posted on Nerdist | By Michael Walsh | Last updated May 13, 2025 4:46 PM ET

What does a unicorn’s dream taste like? That sounds like the premise of a delightful children’s book. But this summer, it’s the inspiration for Sonic’s newest item. Sonic’s Unicorn Dreams Slush is a very sweet—and very pretty—treat that comes with an extra bonus. Because long after you’ve finished drinking it, you’ll still get to keep your colorful Unicorn Horn Straw.

Okay, what does a unicorn’s dream literally taste like? Sonic describes it’s new limited-time drink as a “vibrant pink cotton candy slush” that is “swirled with blue raspberry bursting bubbles, topped with a fluffy cloud of whipped topping and a sprinkle of shimmering pink cotton candy sugar crystals.”

The fast food chain invited me to try it, and I can tell you that’s a spot-on description. But it doesn’t capture how sweet this drink really is. It’s not cloying, but it does taste like a sugary candy. The blue raspberry bubbles give the slush a fun boba quality. But the real standout is the incredible whipped topping. This might be a drink, but the best way to enjoy it is with a spoon. Having a little bit of the cotton candy crystals, the whipped topping, and the slush together was especially delicious.

I also shared mine with my young son (who LOVED it) on a chilly rainy day. But this is clearly perfect for summer days. This is going to be really refreshing when you’re hot and sweaty.

Sonic’s Unicorn Dreams Slush might also be the first fast food item to ever look better in person than it does in official promo shots. Mine was really beautiful. This is the type of fun, playful drink the best tee-ball coach in the world gets his whole team after a game.

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Unfortunately my nearby Sonic didn’t have any of the slush’s accompanying Legendary Wish-Awakening Unicorn Horn Straws yet. The company did send me the full set of these vibrant straws, so I can tell you they are really sturdy and built to last. You’ll keep yours long after these slushes are no longer on the menu. There are four straw options you can get with your slush. Sonic offers White-to-Pink Color-Changing, Green-to-Blue Color-Changing, Neon Green Glow-in-the-Dark, and Frost Blue Glitter.

The Unicorn Horn Straws come free with any Unicorn Dreams Slush. That’s especially great since those start at just $3.99 for a 20-ounce drink. So you’ll not only find out what a unicorn’s dream tastes like, you’ll do so for just a few bucks.

This article first appeared on Nerdist and was syndicated with permission.

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