Following the release of its Wild Cherry Slurpee Donut, 7-Eleven is releasing a new flavor for its slushie-flavored pastries. Not only does the sweet treat give fans a tasty new way to enjoy their favorite drink, but its also helps promote this year's Shark Week event on the Discovery Channel.
The new Blue Raspberry Slurpee Donut is a deep-fried pastry topped with blue raspberry-flavored icing and blue sugar crystals. The colorful blue donuts are meant to promote Discovery's Shark Week, which kicks off on June 26th. In addition, 7-Eleven is also offering a new Sharks Stay Hot cups, Shark Straws, Slurpee Fishbowls and Shark Bite Cups.
The promotion gives the chain a clever way to promote its baked goods as a tasty snack option for consumers on the go.
Blue Slushie-Flavored Donuts
The New Blue Raspberry Slurpee Donut is Inspired by an Iconic Drink
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