Overview
- Smoothie King, which is marking International Pickle Day on Saturday, is pouring free 4-ounce Pickle Smoothies in stores at participating locations while supplies last.
- The full-size Grillo's Pickles Smoothie has been on menus nationwide since May 12 as a limited-time item priced at $5.99 for 20 ounces.
- The recipe blends Grillo’s pickle spears with bananas, organic kale, apple and kiwi-apple juices, an electrolyte blend, and coconut water that contains a tree-nut allergen.
- Smoothie King’s product lead said the team tested dozens of versions to land a sweet-then-tangy flavor that the company promotes for hydration.
- The release taps a wider pickle trend that includes Pabst Blue Ribbon’s limited pickle beer and pickle-themed festivals, which brands use to pull in younger customers.