Sonic Groovy Sauce Recipe
This Sonic Groovy Sauce Recipe is fun, creamy and full of bold flavor. The first time I tasted it, I dipped a fry and smiled. It was sweet, tangy and slightly smoky.
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
- 1 teaspoon pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Bowl
- Place a clean mixing bowl on the counter. Make sure it is dry and ready to use.
Add Mayonnaise
- Add mayonnaise to the bowl. This creates the creamy base of the groovy sauce.
Add Ketchup
- Spoon ketchup into the bowl. It adds sweetness and classic fast-food flavor.
Add Mustard
- Add yellow mustard next. This brings tang and balances the creamy ingredients.
Add Barbecue Sauce
- Pour in barbecue sauce. It gives smoky depth and rich color to the sauce.
Add Pickle Juice
- Add pickle juice carefully. This adds brightness and sharp flavor.
Add Sugar
- Sprinkle sugar into the mixture. This balances tangy and smoky notes.
Add Garlic Powder
- Add garlic powder for gentle warmth and savory flavor.
Add Onion Powder
- Add onion powder next. It deepens the overall taste smoothly.
Add Smoked Paprika
- Sprinkle smoked paprika for subtle smoky warmth and color.
Add Salt
- Add a small pinch of salt. Adjust later after tasting.
Mix Until Smooth
- Whisk everything together until smooth and creamy.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste the sauce. Adjust sweetness, tang or salt as needed.
Chill Before Serving
- Cover and refrigerate for at least twenty minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat mayonnaise for best texture.
- Add more barbecue sauce for smoky flavor.
- Use honey instead of sugar if preferred.
- Add hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Chill longer for deeper flavor blending.