Sonic Hawaiʻi is launching a new exclusive item on Monday, Nov. 16. Its second Hawaiʻi-exclusive product — the ube coconut slush float ($5.99) — will be available at both Oʻahu and Maui stores.
Takeo Prather, head of growth and development for Sonic Hawaiʻi, says that the team has spent a lot of time and effort developing the new product.
“The build is condensed milk lining the cup, ube and coconut slush, our signature soft serve (ice cream) laid on top, topped with more condensed milk,” he says. “If it sticks, it will be a great local complement to the teri smasher (the first Hawaiʻi-exclusive item).
“We want to make Sonic Hawaiʻi very distinct,” he adds. “We really wanted a drink, dessert or slush that was a local flavor. Slush (itself) is kind of tart; you need the creaminess from the ice cream and condensed milk in the same bite. The coconut is also in line with that; it’s a creamier type of flavor.”
Prather notes that any slush on Sonic Hawaiʻi’s menu can be turned into a slush float.
“Even seasoned Sonic customers don’t realize the customization and creativity they can have with their drinks and desserts,” he says.
Starting Nov. 16, the new slush floats will be available all day. The first 40 customers to order the new ube coconut slush float will get Sonic stuffies, according to Prather.
“This is big for us, as far as being able to incorporate Hawaiʻi flavors into classic Sonic items,” Prather says. “We wanted to release this, keeping the local folks in mind — it’s a ‘thank you’ to all the people that have come out and enjoyed Sonic since we’ve been on Oʻahu. People can look forward to more Hawaiʻi-exclusive products in the future.”
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Sonic Hawaiʻi – Kapolei
5001 Kapolei Parkway, Kapolei
sonichawaii.com
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Open daily, 7 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Kelli Shiroma Braiotta can be reached at kelli@alohastatedaily.com.
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