Since the onset of the ongoing COVID pandemic, however, things have shifted a bit on what used to be their busiest day of the year. While the beloved convenience store is no longer allowing you bring your own cup, they are still giving you the chance to have a pretty sweet day. To celebrate Free Slurpee Day—which also happens to be 7-Eleven's 94th birthday—the brand is giving you the opportunity to nab one small Slurpee for free all month long.
There's one catch, though. You have to be a 7Rewards Loyalty member. If you're not a member quite yet, don't you fret because joining is simple.
All you have to do is download the app and make a profile. I've always been team blue raspberry since the option encapsulates all of my favorite berry flavors — particularly raspberry — and combines them with a zesty, citrusy touch.
It was super sweet, yet perfectly balanced by the tangy notes, slight carbonation, and refreshing aftertaste. Its bright-blue color also sets it apart from red fruit flavors, like cherry or strawberry. It tasted artificial, but not in an overwhelming way, and its balanced melon flavor practically begged to be guzzled down. The sweet flavor paired well with the light carbonation. Plus this drink wasn't syrupy or sugary enough to make me feel gross, also reminding me of a refreshing, natural soda.
I was excited to try this "new and exclusive" cherry flavor to see if it actually tasted like real sugar and juice, and I'm happy to report it was a lot better than the traditional option.
This Slurpee's balanced tartness and refreshing fizzy texture also made it wonderfully thirst-quenching. World globe An icon of the world globe, indicating different international options. While you anxiously await July, you'll have to satisfy that Slurpee craving with some delicious Slurpee facts. They say that necessity is the mother of invention, and one brave drinks pioneer is the proof. In , the soda fountain in Omar Knedlik's Kansas Dairy Queen franchise was often malfunctioning, so he started storing his soda in the freezer instead.
Customers loved the semi-frozen pop, and began requesting them the high sugar content means that soda does not completely freeze. Realizing he had a slushy phenomenon on his hands, Knedlik began tinkering with a car air conditioner and eventually created an all-in-one machine that could create the drinks. He called it the ICEE. But the Slurpee's invention story wasn't over yet But executives soon decided they would brand the drinks as a new product.
By the s, there was a Slurpee machine in every 7-Eleven in the country. Although there have been over three hundred flavors of Slurpee sold worldwide including in Canada, Australia, and Japan , the most popular flavors in the U. Limited time flavors have included Peach Perfect, Major Melon Mountain Dew with watermelon , and a lemonade-flavored collaboration with vitaminwater called Squeezed.
There's even an extreme version, where you mix a little of every flavor together to make a monster Slurpee! Maybe something to think about on Free Slurpee Day? In , 7-Eleven released a vinyl record with two songs written just for the Slurpee: "Dance the Slurp," a catchy and danceable tune that was later sampled by DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist for their album "Brainfreeze," and a short comedy skit on the other side. Beside above, can you bring your own cup to free Slurpee day?
The free offer is limited to one small Slurpee per person, so you can bring your entire family and everyone can get one. Because it is limited to small Slurpees , you cannot bring your own cup. Customers across the country can pick up a free small-sized Slurpee at participating 7-Eleven stores today between a. There's also something extra for 7Rewards members. To get a free Slurpee at 7-Eleven today, all you have to do is head to a nearby 7-Eleven location between 11 a.
The free Slurpee deal today is available in one specific size — small — and there is no purchase required whatsoever. To get a free Slurpee at 7-Eleven today , all you have to do is head to a nearby 7-Eleven location between 11 a. The company started the free Slurpee drink birthday tradition in on its 75th birthday.
All members of the loyalty program who scan their app, card or enter their phone number when they get their free small Slurpee Thursday will receive a free any-size Slurpee to redeem July 12 through Aug. According to the convenience store chain, the party starts Thursday in participating stores at 11 a. On July 11 one convenience chain celebrates with specials on National 7-Eleven Day!
Conveniently scheduled on of each year, the day often features one of their signature items, the Slurpee.
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