A crucial part of hosting a large get-together is providing enough ice. Tepid beverages are no fun, and parties should be fun. The most fun ice, of course, is crunchy, chewable pellet ice, also known as “nugget ice” and “the good ice.” This ice can be found in soft drinks at Sonic, and—in most locations—you can buy entire bags of it.
In fact, you can buy bags of ice from most fast food restaurants, including McDonald’s, Arby’s, Burger King, and (oddly) Dunkin’, and usually for pretty cheap (one or two bucks, depending on the size of the bag). Given that most of these restaurants are franchises, availability and price vary from location to location, so make a quick call before you haul yourself to the drive-through (unless you’re already making a cherry limeade run). Once your ice is acquired you’re ready to party, or just chew on some good ice, which is a party in its own right, really.