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Sonic collaborates with Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie in ‘Simple Life’ throwbackSonic collaborates with Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie in ‘Simple Life’ throwback

The ‘Sonic Iconic Drinks by Paris and Nicole’ menu will feature two different dirty soda-esque beverages themed to the two ‘Simple Life’ girls

Joanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

December 9, 2024

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SONIC Iconic Drinks by Paris & Nicole
Sonic Drive-In is collaborating for Hilton and Richie's return to TV together.Sonic

Joanna Fantozzi

Sonic Drive-In is capitalizing on the popularization of early ‘00s nostalgia with the launch of the quick-service brand’s “Sonic Iconic Drinks by Paris and Nicole” menu collaboration with Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie.

The specialty drinks menu is being released in conjunction with the premiere of “Paris and Nicole: the Encore” on the Peacock streaming service. Hilton and Richie are reuniting for the 20th anniversary of “The Simple Life” reality TV show, which depicted the two wealthy socialites trying out blue-collar jobs and physical labor. In “The Encore,” the two blonde friends are depicted working at a Sonic, while they try to turn their iconic theme song, “Sanasa,” into an opera.

The new limited-time drinks menu features two dirty soda-esque creations made in collaboration with Hilton and Richie:

  • “The Nicole” drink is made with Dr Pepper, sweet cream, vanilla, strawberries and whipped topping

  • “The Paris” drink is predictably pink and made with Sprite, dragon fruit flavoring, lemon and lime fruit, whipped topping, and Nerds candy

In a promotional video for Sonic, the two are depicted visiting a Sonic and ordering the drinks, while trying to come up with a name for their respective beverages. Eventually, they decide to just “go simple” and name the drinks after themselves, while singing about “Sonicsa,” as a variation on their theme song.

Related:Sonic Drive-In adds to $1.99 value menu

This is not the first high-profile partnership Sonic Drive-In announced this year. In February, Sonic partnered with Reba McEntire to promote a date night meal, and the quick-service brand was also a sponsor of the X Games in May.   

Sonic has also been leaning into the popularity of the dirty soda trend this year, as the company rolled out a new beverage menu in June, featuring sodas with mix-ins like fruit, sweet cream, and syrup.

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Joanna Fantozzi

Senior Editor

Joanna Fantozzi is a Senior Editor for Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality. She has more than seven years of experience writing about the restaurant and hospitality industry. Her editorial coverage ranges from profiles of independent restaurants around the country to breaking news and insights into some of the biggest brands in food and beverage, including Starbucks, Domino’s, and Papa John’s.  

Joanna holds a bachelor’s degree in English literature and creative writing from The College of New Jersey and a master’s degree in arts and culture journalism from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. Prior to joining Informa’s Restaurants and Food Group in 2018, she was a freelance food, culture, and lifestyle writer, and has previously held editorial positions at Insider (formerly known as Business Insider) and The Daily Meal. Joanna’s work can also be found in The New York Times, Forbes, Vice, The New York Daily News, and Parents Magazine. 

Her areas of expertise include restaurant industry news, restaurant operator solutions and innovations, and political/cultural issues.

Joanna Fantozzi has been a moderator and event facilitator at both Informa’s MUFSO and Restaurants Rise industry events. 

Joanna Fantozzi’s experience:

Senior Editor, Informa Restaurant & Food Group (August 2021-present)

Associate Editor, Informa Restaurant & Food Group (July 2019-August 2021)

Assistant Editor, Informa Restaurant & Food Group (Oct. 2018-July 2019)

Freelance Food & Lifestyle Reporter (Feb. 2018-Oct. 2018)

Food & Lifestyle Reporter, Insider (June 2017-Feb. 2018)

News Editor, The Daily Meal (Jan. 2014- June 2017)

Staff Reporter, Straus News (Jan. 2013-Dec. 2013)

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