Get ready to drool because hot new eats and refreshing drinks are coming to your favorite fast food spots!
We’re halfway through March and the fast food releases just keep getting better! First up, Chick-fil-A. If you’re loving the Pineapple Dragonfruit drink lineup, get ready for more. This time, though, the spotlight is on sodas. KFC is also offering something unexpected that involves the iconic mashed potato. Meanwhile, Sonic and Baskin-Robbins are both adding a refreshing twist to your Spring with amazing new drink options and frozen treats. Don’t miss a single bite (or sip) from these new menu releases!
Baskin-Robbins
Spring is just around the corner and there’s no better way to welcome the change of season than with a refreshing beverage on hand! That’s why, Baskin-Robbins is offering a deal you won’t be able to resist: real fruit smoothies or the tangy-sweet Mangonada for only $5 for a small, $6 for a medium, and $7 for a large size. You can snag this offer starting Thursday, March 20, and it will be available for a limited time only.
Looking for more refreshing details about Baskin-Robbins’ frozen beverages? Check these out:
- If you love something fruity for spring (who doesn’t?), Baskin-Robbins won’t let you down with their non-dairy, real fruit smoothies available in Strawberry and Mango flavors.
- Also, milkshake, anyone? Baskin-Robbins’ March Flavor of the Month is here: Chocolate Chip Cheesecake! For something classic, the Very Berry Strawberry flavor is always a wise choice. The brand’s milkshakes can be made with your choice of ice cream, blended with simple syrup and milk.
- Inspired by the traditional Mexican beverage, the frozen Mangonada drink from Baskin-Robbins is also up for grabs. This treat combines the the tropical sweetness of mango and the bold flavors of chamoy and Tajín® seasoning.
Chick-fil-A
Great news, Chick-fil-A fans! The brand is once again upping their beverage game with new Icedream Spins and Floats! Yup, after the successful release of Pineapple Dragonfruit-flavored drinks, the fast food giant is giving us big new ways to enjoy our favorite fountain drinks!
The Icedream Spins and Floats are being tested in four markets: Chicago, Salt Lake City, San Diego, and Tampa. The new offerings allow guests to mix their preferred fountain drink with Icedream to create either an Icedream Spin or an Icedream Float. The former is similar to a soda shake, while the latter is a more traditional float that we know and love.
While some locations have offered frozen sodas before, it’s worth nothing that this is an official testing of the menu items. That means, there’s a possibility for this to lead to a nationwide release (fingers crossed). Fans living in the test markets are already gearing up to get the new drinks, with some noting that Dr Pepper and Cherry Coke would be a great match for Icedream.
KFC
Now, let’s talk hot new bites and slam dunk fast food offerings! KFC just unveiled its first new bucket in nearly a decade; say hello to Dunk It Bucket! This latest release also features a new menu item, the Mashed Potato Poppers, available nationwide starting today until supplies last. That’s right, KFC’s mashed potato is getting a crunchy twist, now that it’s fried to perfection with a creamy inside! You can grab these new bites a la carte (in five pieces with a warm gravy on the side) or go big by ordering the new Dunk It Bucket.
So what else is in the Dunk It Bucket? Well, KFC calls it a quadruple threat because apart from the Mashed Potato Poppers, it’s loaded with Secret Recipe Fries and the hand-breaded Original Recipe® Tenders, with your choice of crave-worthy sauces. According to the President of KFC US, Catherine Tan-Gillespie, the all-new Dunk It Bucket is a dream come true for sauce lovers. Dip, dunk, drench, or do your own thing with this bucket. It’s worth the wait, she added.
You can get a solo Dunk It Bucket for just $7. Or, if you like the thought of sharing, grab the Double Dunk It Bucket for $25. Create your ultimate dunk combination by choosing your preferred sauces from this lineup:
- Warm Gravy – Yup, gravy is officially a dipping sauce and it’s KFC’s all-star legend.
- Comeback Sauce – This MVP sauce is zesty, creamy, and downright craveable.
- Honey BBQ – This sauce is a fan-favorite, bringing sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors to the table.
- Honey Mustard – The tenders’ teammate, this sauce offers a blend of sweetness and tangy mustard.
- Sticky Chicky Sweet and Sour Sauce – This sauce features balanced sweet and tangy flavors from pineapple, vinegar, garlic, and chili.
- Classic Ranch – A solid addition to your chicken experience, this is a signature sauce from the fast food giant.
- Buffalo Ranch – Looking for the classic kick of Buffalo sauce? Grab this option that also features creamy ranch, buttermilk, herbs, spices, and blended peppers.
Take your love for dunking beyond the new bucket with the limited-edition “KFC Dunk It” merch, available now on KFCShop.com. The exclusive collection includes a mini basketball hoop and ball, stylish apparel like hoodie and T-shirt, and fun stickers. According to the brand, the collection is the perfect way to bring the playful spirit of dunking to life or show your KFC pride.
Before the buzzer sounds, grab your Dunk It Bucket in-store, online, or via the app. If you’re a member of KFC Rewards, you will also earn double points on your Dunk It Bucket orders.
Sonic
If you’re also a fan of Sonic and Dr Pepper, here’s a double win for you: Sonic offers THREE Dr. Pepper flavors that sound irresistible! Check out these drink options from Sonic:
- Sparkling Sugar Cookie Dr Pepper – This drink blends Dr Pepper with hints of sugar cookie and caramel, finished with a layer of sweet cream. Need we say more?
- Dirty Strawberry Dr Pepper – This option was formerly “The Nicole.” It blends Dr Pepper with vanilla flavor, sweet cream, real strawberries, finished with whipped topping and more strawberry goodness.
- Creamy Coconut Dr Pepper – If you’ve been craving this drink, there’s a way to get it right now. Remember the Dirty Dr Pepper? It blends the soda with coconut, cream, and a lime wedge. Just drop the wedge and you’ll get that Creamy Coconut Dr Pepper!
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From The Club
Lots of new drinks to try this March, and I can’t wait to get my hands on that Creamy Coconut Dr Pepper from Sonic! I must say that Chick-fil-A is also shaking up the beverage scene lately, and their new offerings sound incredible. Of course, don’t forget Baskin-Robbins‘ if you’re looking for value-based offers (and a good milkshake). Finally, we have KFC and their new Dunk It Bucket and Mashed Potato Poppers, and as a lover of potato in all forms, I already made a promise to myself to get these bites later today. Yup, this can’t wait, lol!
Special thanks to @snackolator for the image and tip on Chick-fil-A and Sonic menu releases.