MTN Dew Zero Sugar

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MTN Dew Zero Sugar

I normally avoid diet or zero sugar sodas because they aren’t something I’d drink on my own.  The more I think about it though, the less sense it makes. They are only getting more popular and tasting more and more like “the real thing”.  The one energy drink I consume is a zero sugar beverage so instead of fighting the sucralose wave I might as well attempt to surf it. As I paddle my board out there I see today’s offering, Mtn Dew Zero Sugar.

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Coca-Cola Cinnamon

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Ever since I heard that Coke was making a cinnamon flavored version of itself I’ve been excited.  I’m excited about the prospect of what this could taste like. Cinnamon, in my mind at least, seems like it would pair perfectly with the harsh cola bite that Coke is famous for.  The cinnamon flavor is also a great gateway drug to convince my brain that the holiday are now upon us. Other great holiday gateway drugs are egg nog, signs for Christmas tree farms, and me looking for the family “pink salad” recipe. 

Cinnamon is the name Twist went by from 1975-1976

So come with me on my trip as I ingest literal thoughts and memories of the holidays.

The aroma that comes off the top of this newly opened can is pure Coke.  The only difference I’ve noticed is that my nose tingles just a bit more at the end of the sniff.  I didn’t mean to continue the drug analogy, but it appears I am in spades.

Yes, this is exactly what I wanted from Coca Cola Cinnamon.  I want them to release this every holiday season so I can anticipate their arrival on store shelves.

From the word “go” the cinnamon flavoring makes itself known.  This isn’t a half hearted effort. Coke went in fully embracing the cinnamon lifestyle and nailed it.  The Coca Cola flavor steps in stride right along the side of the guest star. Just as I dreamed these two flavors work excellently as a team, just like Peanut Butter and Jelly, Cookies and Milk, Clifford and Emily Elizabeth, Oscar and Slimey, Peaches and Cream, Babs and Buster, Hi and Lois, Calvin and Hobbes, Wilykit and Wilykat, Roy Focker and Claudia Grant, Sifl and Olly, Archie and Betty and Veronica.

Hopefully, you get the idea.

The original Coke sizzle still exists, but the cinnamon flavor lingers a little bit on the back end. This makes sure you’re left with only the warmest and fuzziest of holiday thoughts.  That said, I’m enjoying this out of an 8oz can and I can tell you that ounces 1-7 were fantastic. Ounce number 8 had diminishing returns, so perhaps a 20oz bottle would make me feel different about this soda.  Thankfully I thought small.

So, thank you Coca-Cola for taking my imagination and turning it into reality.  This was a pleasure to drink and I hope everyone out there get a chance to try it.

~A

I purchased this at HEB

Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry

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Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry

In Houston the leaves are changing from green to brown, with no beautiful in between.  It now gets dark at 6pm and it’s currently 73 degrees outside. This is what Autumn looks like around these parts.  We all play along adorning our yards with gourds and scarecrows. Thanksgiving is on the horizon, putting a cornucopia of food ideas within my brain.  One of those foods is the humble cranberry. Sometimes fresh, sometimes in the shape of a can, it’s all cranberry to me. The cranberry I’ll be reviewing today is in the shape of a can… in the shape of a Sprite can that is.  H’yuk, H’yuk.

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MTN Dew VooDEW

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MTN Dew VooDEW

here needs to be more Halloween themed sodas.  This isn’t a particularly controversial stance, but more voices need to speak up about this.  Soda is liquid sugar. Halloween is the sugariest holiday. Why shouldn’t they be together forever? Thankfully, Mtn Dew has done their part over the years making Pitch Black and Pitch Black 2.  The latter of which had mixed reviews. Fortunately, this year they decided puns were scary and created VooDEW.

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Sakura Cola

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Sakura Cola

In front of me sits the only pink cola I’ve come in contact with. I’m not even sure it will actually taste like cola, but the word is on the bottle no less than three times. Sakura Cola, or Cherry Blossom Cola, is today’s beverage and I’m thrilled to try it. I’m a bit rusty with my time away, but I’m hoping that this is just the drink to bring me back to the front lines of the soda review game.

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Virgil’s Zero Sugar Lemon Lime

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Virgil’s Zero Sugar Lemon Lime

I don’t usually focus on sugar free sodas, but I’ll review any soda handed to me… eventually. This can of Virgil’s Zero Sugar Lemon Lime was handed to me a few months ago, but its time to shine (hopefully) is now. For those of you unfamiliar with the Virgil’s Zero Sugar line let me break it down. Virgil’s has a line of Zero Sugar sodas…. OH! They’re also All-Natural. That’s pretty much it. Last time I had the Root Beer and was very impressed with what I tasted. Today is Lemon Lime. Lemon Lime is a flavor that lends itself a bit better than root beer to being sugar free, so I’m hopeful for what’s ahead.

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Coca-Cola Orange Vanilla

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Coca-Cola Orange Vanilla

The first I heard of Coca-Cola Orange Vanilla I was skeptical. The cola/orange pairing didn’t seem like it would work. I thought it would be too messy for the vanilla to navigate around. Now that I have it in front of me I’m kind of excited. Coca-Cola is a huge company, and they don’t release new flavors like this often. I’m sure the market research and taste tests for this new flavor point to it being a success. Why would they make it otherwise?

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Apple Sidra

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Apple Sidra

I enjoy apple soda, so when a co-worker brought me a can of Apple Sidra I knew I was likely in for a treat. The design of the can is beautifully simple. As you can see it’s a picture of an apple on a bright yellow background with the words “Apple Sidra” bisecting the fruit itself.

Apple Sidra is a soda that originates in Taiwan, making this a doubly special treat for me. I wish I had more access to the Asian sodas of the world as they bring so much unfamiliarity to my “buds”.

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Coca-Cola Georgia Peach

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Coca-Cola Georgia Peach

Ah Summer! The sun beats down oppressively onto the pavement below. Just looking outside causes beads of sweat to collect on your brow. Nothing to escape this violent hellscape other than an ice cold Coca-Cola.

First off it’s Winter. Secondly, you should be drinking water if you’re sweating that much. Finally, todays soda review isn’t just for Coca-Cola, it’s for Coca-Cola Georgia Peach.

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Dublin 1891 Red Cola

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Dublin 1891 Red Cola

I really dislike allergies. My right eye is watering like a toddler waters a plant. Thankfully, at least I believe so, I’ve got a bottle of Dublin 1891 Red Cola. Earlier this year I thought I’d reviewed every Dublin Bottling Works product, but then I stumbled upon their 1891 line. I’m not sure if the ingredients are better, but it appears as if it’s a step above their normal sodas. Just so we’re on the same page, all of Dublin’s sodas are sweetened with cane sugar.

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Grapefruit Kiss

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Grapefruit Kiss

I’ve never heard of the soda Grapefruit Kiss before, but here it sits in front of me in a beautifully labeled glass bottle. It looks as if it was designed in the 60’s or 70’s and its cane sugar sweetener keeps in step with the style. I haven’t always liked grapefruit sodas, but they have quickly become a favorite of mine in moderation. Here’s hoping that Grapefruit Kiss is a memorable one for all the right reasons.

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