Posted by Rachel Schwartz on 10/27/2020 to
Product Spotlight

Nugget ice, also known as Sonic ice, has developed a cult-following after its popularization by the drive-in fast casual chain Sonic. Great for fountain drinks, tea, blended cocktails, and other beverages, it's not hard to see why this ice shape has gained popularity among consumers. For anyone who loves chewing on ice after finishing their drink or who just dislikes the larger ice cubes, this small nugget or pellet shaped ice is perfect. And there's no need to worry about your drink becoming a watery mess before you've finished it as, due to its small size, nugget ice doesn't dilute the flavor of your beverage as it melts like other, larger ice shapes.
Despite its nickname of Sonic ice, the restaurant chain is not the only restaurant who serves this type of ice. Other restaurants also use nugget ice and, due to its popularity, manufacturers now make residential nugget ice makers so Sonic ice fans can have nugget ice at home whenever they want. Ice-o-Matic, Scotsman, Manitowoc, Hoshizaki, and Follet are all manufacturers that offer both commercial and residential nugget ice makers as well as ice makers for other ice shapes.







