Picking a favorite from Sonic's menu proved to be a struggle, as we visited the chain for the first time in our lives. Should we highlight a limited-time offering, like the Pickle Juice Slush, that proved to be much tastier than expected? Or, did we need to highlight a classic, like the Ocean Water slush?
Ultimately, we settled on the less flashy but pleasantly confusing onion rings as a dish that epitomizes the chain's charm.
The onion rings have a distinct sweetness that was originally derived from mixing the batter in the same tubs as the chain's ice cream. Later on, this sweetness was kept to ensure fans wouldn't miss the distinct taste of these delicious rings.
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