15 Sonic Secret Menu Items to Satisfy Your Food Cravings

Secret drinks, snacks, and sandwiches to order at America’s drive-in

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Last Updated: March 21, 2023 References

With their endless add-ins, toppings, and flavorings, Sonic is the place to go if you want to create a custom order. You can alter any drink or food item on the menu, but what if you want something that’s off the menu? In this article, we’re providing a list of the most popular hidden menu items to try on your next Sonic run. From fizzy drinks to hearty burgers, here’s how to order off the Sonic secret menu like a pro.

Things You Should Know

Sonic is usually happy to do customizations—just ask! Either try to ask for an off-menu item by name, or modify regular items with add-ins, flavorings, etc.
When you modify existing orders to get a "secret menu" item, expect to pay a little more. Costs vary, but a flavoring add-on usually adds $0.69.
Online or on apps, you can order most secret menu drinks and foods by modifying their normal menu options accordingly.

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Pink Lady

Ask for a Sprite with cherry flavoring and vanilla cream. If you’re craving a cream soda, the Pink Lady is the perfect blend of fruity and creamy flavors. It’s a popular pink drink that's sweet, bubbly, and refreshing… What more can you ask for?^{[1]
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- If you’re not a fan of cherry, ask for strawberry or raspberry flavoring instead.

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Sonic Sunrise

Request a drink that’s half Cherry Limeade, half orange juice. On a hot summer’s day, there’s nothing more refreshing than a Cherry Limeade… unless you combine it with tangy orange juice! The Sonic Sunrise is a fan-favorite that’s guaranteed to cool you down. Many people compare the taste to a virgin tequila sunrise (but run to your nearest location to try it out yourself).^{[2]
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- If you’re more of a strawberry mimosa lover, replace the cherry limeade with a strawberry limeade.

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Slap Yo Mama

Order a Powerade slush with raspberry and lemonade. Like its name, the Slap Yo Mama slush is a bit outrageous (but in the best way possible). Think of it as the cooler cousin of the Baha Blast—it’s sweet, tangy, and frosty… with added electrolytes to keep you hydrated.^{[3]
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- If you want to avoid a brain freeze, order the Slap Yo Mama as a normal drink instead of a slush. Just ask for a Powerade with a splash of raspberry flavoring and lemonade.

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Purple Sprite

Elevate your Sprite with Powerade, cranberry juice, and lemonade. To satisfy your sugar cravings, order the Purple Sprite for a sweet and fizzy refresher. If you really want to get crazy, throw in some Skittles for the ultimate sugar rush.^{[4]
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- This is a popular off-menu drink, so you can probably get away with ordering it by name—but some locations call it the Purple O or Purple Passion.

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Pink Flamingo

Ask for a Sprite with cherry, orange, and pineapple flavoring. If you can’t take a trip to the tropics, order the Pink Flamingo for a sip of paradise. This refreshing drink is the perfect blend of tropical flavors, reminiscent of palm trees, sandy beaches, and warm sun. Just close your eyes, turn on a ukulele tune, and sip away...^{[5]
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- Ask them to add coconut syrup for even more flavor.

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Dr. Pepper Orgasm

Request a combination of Dr. Pepper, Powerade, and lemonade. While the Dr. Pepper O may look (and sound) dirty, the flavor is divine. Dr. Pepper alone has 23 different flavors, but when it’s combined with Powerade and lemonade, it transforms into a soda that’s fruity, fizzy, and guaranteed to blow your mind.^{[6]
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Dr. Pepper Float

Order a scoop of vanilla ice cream in your Dr. Pepper. Thanks to the Sonic secret menu, you don’t have to reserve this American classic for the Fourth of July. The Dr. Pepper float is a creamy, carbonated drink that tastes like a dessert. If you want to elevate your float, add a splash of cherry or vanilla flavoring.^{[7]
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Java Chiller

Request a chocolate shake made with ice cream and coffee. If you need a pick-me-up during the day, head over to Sonic and order the Java Chiller. The blend of coffee, ice cream, and chocolate syrup gives you a boost of energy (and tastes like heaven).^{[8]
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- Make sure to ask for "hard" ice cream (or, ice cream that isn't soft serve).

9

Pickle-O’s

Ask them to batter and deep fry some pickles. If you’re craving a salty and savory snack, order a side of Pickle-O’s instead of your usual fries. This off-menu item is popular in the South, but you can request it at any Sonic location. Since it’s deep fried, order a side of ranch to help cut through the grease.^{[9]
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Extreme Tots

Top your tater tots with cheese, chili, onions, jalapenos, and ranch. While Sonic’s chili-cheese tots are delicious on their own, you can take them to the next level with a few extra toppings. Order extreme tots for the ultimate flavor explosion—they’re bursting with a variety of tastes, textures, and spices.^{[10]
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- You can also order the “extreme” version of their fries.

11

Frito Pie

Request chili and cheese on top of Frito chips. Although there’s debate over where Frito pie comes from, there’s no debate that it’s one of the warmest comfort foods. Sonic’s Frito pie features a large bed of corn chips topped with savory chili and melty cheese. It’s a tasty alternative to nachos, but you can always add extra toppings for more flavor.^{[11]
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Grilled Ham & Cheese

Add a slice of ham to elevate your grilled cheese. There’s nothing more nostalgic than a toasty grilled cheese, but did you know you can make it even more delicious? For an updated version of the childhood classic, add a slice of ham to make it more filling (and now, it's the perfect sandwich for breakfast, lunch, or dinner).^{[12]
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- Instead of ham, you can request bacon, or ask them to add tomato slices for a fresh burst of flavor.

13

Ring Leader Burger

Ask for a bacon cheeseburger with grilled onions and onion rings. If you’re looking for a hearty meal, look no further—the Ring Leader is the ultimate loaded burger. While this isn’t the best option to eat on a first date, it’s full of flavor. The Ring Leader features a hearty beef patty, a freshly-made onion ring, grilled onions, cheddar cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes.^{[13]
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- Most locations add a single onion ring free of charge, but you can always order a side of mini onion rings to make this item yourself.^{[14]
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Hickory Burger

Replace the sauce on a bacon cheeseburger with smokey BBQ sauce. Barbecue lovers, listen up! Upgrade your standard bacon cheeseburger with a drizzle of BBQ sauce for a sweet and tangy kick. The sauce adds another element of flavor, while complementing the peppery bacon and gooey cheese.^{[15]
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- You can substitute the sauce on any Sonic burger for BBQ sauce.

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Custom Burger

Ask them to create a “made-to-order” burger. Sonic is known for their endless menu, which means you can create the burger of your dreams (at any location). Mix and match different patties, toppings, buns, and sauces, and don’t be afraid to get creative with your order.^{[16]
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