{"id":5352,"date":"2009-12-08T00:00:47","date_gmt":"2009-12-08T10:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=5352"},"modified":"2023-09-05T16:30:56","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T02:30:56","slug":"review-sonic-holiday-mint-blast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2009\/12\/08\/review-sonic-holiday-mint-blast\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Sonic Holiday Mint Blast"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Even before you have your second round of Thanksgiving leftovers, the flavor of the season changes. Pumpkin makes a graceful exit and peppermint takes over. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m a pumpkin fan, but how can you not like a flavor that’s able to mask the boozy smell of cheap vodka and settle your stomach after a tray of gingerbread cookies at the office holiday party (or “special” brownies if you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re employed by High Times<\/a><\/u><\/i>).<\/p>\n

The Sonic Holiday Mint Blast gets into the spirit of the season without having to fight off overweight moms at superstores trying to get the hottest toy of the season, or without having to sit on the lap of a questionable man in a Santa suit. The Sonic Holiday Mint Blast\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s color scheme is like a traditional candy cane, however the candy on top of it, which gives it its “holiday personality,” aren’t crushed candy canes, they’re little pieces of Andes Peppermint Crunch. <\/p>\n

Although it appears like this dessert isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t packing a lot of crunchy pieces, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s what\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s inside that counts. Chock-full of candy pieces swirled around delicately flavored peppermint soft serve and whipped topping (I know that sounds like a line of bullshit fast food restaurants use to describe their subpar food, but the Holiday Mint Blast can be described in such a flowery manner), the Holiday Mint Blast is a great treat that tastes like mint chocolate chip ice cream. <\/p>\n

The “whipped topping” is a little bit too much; the first five spoonfuls are the just the topping and a few crunchy pieces. Even though looking like a candy cane can be festive, I wish they tossed some green in it. Put a dash of food coloring in the mix and BAM it oozes even more holiday spirit. But if you work at the High Times<\/i>, I’m sure you can add your own green later.<\/p>\n

The Sonic Holiday Blast is a deal at $2.99 for a regular, especially for those slightly skinny Santas out there who need to pack on the pounds quickly so they can fill out their red suits. Unfortunately, if it becomes a staple of their diet, they won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t be able to fit into their civilian clothes once the season is over.<\/p>\n

(Nutrition Facts – Regular size – 695 calories, 28.7 grams of fat, 20.9 grams of saturated fat, 1 gram of trans fat, 62 milligrams of cholesterol, 187 milligrams of sodium, 102 grams of carbohydrates, 93 grams of sugar, 0 grams of fiber, 7 grams of protein, 11% vitamin A, 30% calcium and 6% iron.)<\/small><\/p>\n

Item:<\/b> Sonic Holiday Mint Blast
\nPrice:<\/b> $2.99
\nSize:<\/b> Regular
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Sonic
\nRating:<\/b> 8 out of 10
\nPros:<\/b> Plenty of wonderful Andes Peppermint Crunch. Peppermint flavor doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t get sickening. Oozing holiday spirit. Regular is large enough for two servings.
\nCons:<\/b> Skinny Santas. Loaded with fat, cholesterol, trans fats etc. etc. Green color isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t added to the mix. Getting work done at the magazine High Times<\/i>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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