Cookout Drinks & Floats
Cook Out serves a full range of soft drinks plus specialty items like the Cheerwine Float, a North Carolina exclusive combining the state's iconic cherry soda with creamy ice cream. Drinks are included in every Tray and can be upgraded to a milkshake for $1 extra. Get detailed pricing, calorie counts, and macro metrics for all items listed below.
Cheerwine Float
A North Carolina exclusive combining Cheerwine, the state's iconic cherry soda, with creamy ice cream. If you are visiting NC and have never tried this, it is worth the trip.
Sweet Tea
Southern-style sweet tea, brewed fresh and served ice cold. A Southern staple that pairs well with any Cook Out entree. Included in every Tray order.
Fresh Lemonade
Freshly squeezed lemonade. Tart, sweet, and refreshing. A step above the standard soft drink options and a good choice for hot summer days.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cookout Drinks & Floats
Prices for items in the Cookout Drinks & Floats category range from $1.69 to $7.99 depending on the size and selection. The Tray system offers the best value at $6.29-$7.49 for a full meal.
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Drinks & Floats — full category guide
Complete Drinks & Floats guide (2026)
Cook Out serves a full range of soft drinks plus specialty items like the Cheerwine Float, a North Carolina exclusive combining the state's iconic cherry soda with creamy ice cream. Drinks are included in every Tray and can be upgraded to a milkshake for $1 extra.
This hub lists 3 items in the Drinks & Floats category with live links to price, nutrition, and calorie breakdowns. Use it as your starting map before you order at the drive-thru.
Price and calorie range in this category
Current reference prices run from $1.99 to $3.49 across items shown here. Calories span roughly 160 to 420 kcal per standard serving before sides or drinks.
Tray combos remain the best structural value when your meal includes two sides and a drink—especially if you were already planning fountain tea or a shake upgrade.
Popular picks and how to choose
Guests usually shortlist two or three items by price, protein needs, and whether they are building a Tray or ordering à la carte.
Compare macros when torn between similar items: a small price bump sometimes buys significantly more protein or fewer carbs depending on style and toppings.
Ordering and customization notes
Cook Out allows many style variations (Cook Out Style chili and slaw, Cajun seasoning, bacon cheddar, etc.) that are not always obvious on the exterior menu board. Ask at the speaker if you do not see your preferred style posted.
Milkshake upgrades, duplicate Tray sides, and half-and-half shake flavors are store-dependent habits—polite, specific requests work better than vague “make it like last time” orders during busy shifts.
How we verify this category data
Our team spot-checks prices and item names across multiple states each quarter. Nutrition figures combine ingredient disclosures with standard serving assumptions; we label estimates clearly when official lab data is unavailable.
Cook Out Menu Prices is independent—not operated by Cook Out Inc. Confirm allergen and ingredient questions directly with the restaurant for medical decisions.
Ordering vocabulary for Drinks & Floats
At the speaker, name the item, then the style if applicable (Cook Out Style, Cajun, bacon cheddar). For Trays, say “Tray” before the main so the cashier keys the combo correctly.
If you need sauce on the side or a bun-free protein, say it once clearly—repeating at the window slows the line. Milkshake upgrades are usually “Tray with a [flavor] shake” rather than a separate shake order.
Planning your next Drinks & Floats order
Browse every item card above for quick price and calorie snapshots, then open individual guides for allergens, Tray math, and ordering language you can use at the speaker.
If you are feeding a group, mix Trays with a few standalone shakes so everyone gets a main plus dessert without duplicating the same entree.
Save this category page when Cook Out runs limited tests in your state—when new items appear, we update listings and link them from the hub first.
Compare nutrition and calories hubs when you need tables sorted differently; the category view is best for menu discovery, while those hubs help macro tracking.
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