7-Eleven Inc. is teaming up with Green Day and Punk Bunny to unveil an all-new, exclusive Slurpee drink flavor: Kerplunk Kandy Grape. “As an ode to the band’s 1992 album ‘Kerplunk!’, this rockin’ new flavor mashes up cotton candy sweetness with juicy grape vibes,” 7-Eleven said in a press release.
The retailer describes the Kerplunk Kandy Grape Slurpee drink as “a sweet and slightly twisted treat that tastes just like the cotton candy grapes Green Day keeps as a staple on their backstage riders.” The new flavor is available now for a limited time at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores nationwide.
After the retailer’s exclusive debut of Punk Bunny Coffee at 7-Eleven in 2024, 7-Eleven and Green Day are also rolling out three new exclusive Punk Bunny coffee varieties at participating stores: Mike Dirnt's Turn Up the Bass Medium Roast, Punk Bunny Cold Brew Caramel Latte and Chocolate Almond Specialty Latte.
“Our first launch with Green Day and Punk Bunny was so exciting for customers because they loved seeing music and coffee culture collide in such a unique way,” said Marissa Jarratt, executive vice president, chief marketing and sustainability officer at 7-Eleven Inc. “Now, we’re channeling that same punk spirit into our iconic Slurpee drink. Kerplunk Kandy Grape is rooted in the band’s story, and we can’t wait for fans to experience this one-of-a-kind flavor.”
To commemorate the new Slurpee flavor, customers can also purchase limited-edition collectible cups at select locations, along with custom straws featuring built-in Bluetooth speakers. Each collectible cup features a QR code linking to a Spotify playlist crafted by Green Day.
“I have great memories of getting Slurpee drinks with my friends. It’s always perfect on a good day or even a bad one. Being able to create our own custom Punk Bunny flavor and bring it to everyone across the country has been an amazing moment,” shares Billie Joe Armstrong.
Customers in Los Angeles who purchase the Kerplunk Kandy Grape Slurpee can also visit the Kerplunk Kandy Speakeasy, an exclusive 7-Eleven x Punk Bunny pop-up experience taking place on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4. The event offers guests a chance to sample the new products, along with free apparel customization and limited-edition merchandise to celebrate the new flavor.