Get 50% off all drinks and slushes every afternoon from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the stall—or unlock half-price drinks all day, every day via the official Sonic App.
Prices displayed on Sonic Menu reflect standard US drive-in retail averages and verified mobile order checkouts across nationwide locations. Exact menu prices, combo meal promotions, and product availability vary by independent franchise location, drive-in stall vs. drive-thru, and delivery service app markups (DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub).
Today's 2 PM – 4 PM in-person stall window has concluded, but will reopen tomorrow at 2:00 PM sharp.
Don't want to wait until 2:00 PM? Order ahead through the official Sonic Mobile App to unlock 50% off all drinks and slushes all day long, anytime the drive-in is open.
Choose your beverage, select any size up to Route 44®, add custom flavor pumps or afternoon snacks, and see your real-time 50% discount savings.
Sonic Drive-In applies the 50% discount across all five standard cup sizes—from the 10 oz Mini to the iconic 44 oz Route 44®. Review the complete regular vs. Happy Hour price breakdown below.
| Cup Size | Volume | Slushes & LimeadesRegular → Happy Hour | Soft Drinks & TeasRegular → Happy Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
MiniExcluded from 50% Off | 10 fl oz | $2.19 (Full Price) | $1.79 (Full Price) |
Small | 14 fl oz | $2.69$1.35 | $2.19$1.10 |
Medium | 20 fl oz | $3.19$1.60 | $2.59$1.30 |
Large | 32 fl oz | $3.69$1.85 | $2.99$1.50 |
Route 44®Best Value | 44 fl oz | $4.19$2.10 | $3.39$1.70 |
Explore qualifying slushes, limeades, fountain sodas, iced teas, and afternoon drive-in snacks with live half-price calculations.
Sonic's #1 most famous drink: tart fresh-squeezed lime juice blended with sweet cherry syrup, carbonated soda, and crushed Sonic Pebble Ice, garnished with fresh lime wedges and a maraschino cherry.
All the crisp cherry flavor and fresh-squeezed lime of our legendary Cherry Limeade made with diet syrup and Sprite Zero for only 15 calories in a Medium size.
Freshly squeezed tart limes paired with sweet real strawberry fruit purée poured over chewable pebble ice.
An icy, frozen twist on our classic limeade with fresh-squeezed limes blended directly into smooth Sonic slush ice.
Sweet, refreshing summer watermelon flavor frozen into Sonic's icy smooth slush. Vibrant pink color and crisp melon sweetness.
Zesty frozen lemonade slush layered with sweet real strawberry purée for the ultimate sweet-and-sour combination.
Crisp, real lemon juice sweetened with pure cane sugar and served over Sonic's famous pebble ice with fresh lemon wedges.
A show-stopping layered slush combining Blue Raspberry, Strawberry, and Lemon flavors in vibrant visual bands.
Sonic's proprietary electric blue soda featuring sweet tropical coconut flavor blended into crisp Sprite over pebble ice.
The classic blend of 23 authentic flavors poured bubbly and icy cold over Sonic's famous chewable nugget ice.
Zero calories, zero sugar, and all 23 rich signature Dr Pepper flavors poured over pebble ice.
Crisp, effervescent Coca-Cola poured fresh from the fountain over Sonic Pebble Ice.
Crisp, refreshing Diet Coke with zero calories and zero sugar over Sonic's iconic nugget ice.
Classic Coca-Cola taste with zero sugar and zero calories over Sonic nugget ice.
Crisp, clean lemon-lime soda bubbly and refreshing over crushed Sonic ice.
Dark, frothy, and bold Barq's Root Beer poured over crushed pebble ice. Full-bodied root beer bite.
Southern style fresh-brewed black tea sweetened to perfection and served ice cold over Sonic Pebble Ice.
Pure, brisk 100% freshly brewed black tea with zero sugar, zero calories, and zero carbs.
Golden cornmeal battered hot dog on a stick, fried crisp and served with yellow mustard. Legendary $0.99 afternoon drive-in snack.
Crispy breaded real mozzarella cheese sticks cooked golden brown and served hot with zesty marinara dipping sauce.
Crispy, golden potato gems cooked hot and seasoned with sea salt. The quintessential Sonic companion.
Warm, buttery soft baked pretzel twist sprinkled with coarse sea salt and served with a cup of warm cheese sauce.
With Sonic's 70+ syrups and flavor add-ins, you can turn any half-price beverage into a custom viral drink. Here are the top drive-in creations loved by carhop regulars.
The viral Utah 'dirty soda' hack! Rich Dr Pepper layered with tropical coconut syrup, sweet cream, and a squeeze of tart fresh lime.
A tropical sunrise in a cup: crisp lemon-lime Sprite blended with sweet pineapple, citrus orange, and rich red cherry.
Blue coconut Ocean Water topped with a swirl of rich sweet cream, creating a pastel blue drive-in dream with coconut cream flavor.
Classic southern sweet iced tea infused with aromatic sweet peach syrup and a fresh lemon wedge.
Zero guilt, maximum flavor. Creamy vanilla and tart cherry infused into zero-calorie Dr Pepper over chewable nugget ice.
A frozen slush combining tart fresh lemonade, sweet blue raspberry syrup, and real mashed strawberries.
Everything you need to know about drive-in stall timing, what qualifies for the 50% discount, and how to unlock half-price drinks 24 hours a day.
Pull into any drive-in stall, press the red button to order, and request any qualifying drink or slush between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM local time. The carhop automatically applies the 50% discount to your receipt.
Download the free official Sonic App and select Order Ahead. The 50% discount applies all day, every day to qualifying drinks, completely bypassing the 2 PM – 4 PM restriction.
To prevent surprise charges on your carhop receipt, review which items receive the 50% discount:
Calculate total calories, sugar, and macros for your custom Route 44® beverage or explore the full 150-item menu across burgers, hot dogs, and breakfast burritos.
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At Sonic Drive-In stalls, traditional Happy Hour runs every day from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM local time. During this two-hour afternoon window, all qualifying fountain drinks, famous slushes, signature limeades, and iced teas are 50% off (half price). However, if you order through the official Sonic Mobile App, you unlock Happy Hour Any Time—giving you half-price drinks all day, every day!