New Soda for those of you in Canada

[Guest MarvinisaLunatic]

..Mint.

 

    TORONTO, April 9 /CNW/ - Well-loved for its thirst-quenching blend of

lemon and lime, the Sprite brand is leading the soft drink trend for the

newest flavour sensation -- mint. Sprite Ice, the first flavour extension for

the brand, has a hint of mint for maximum refreshment. Available in stores

later this month, Canadians will be the first in North America to try Sprite

Ice. The new beverage will only be available in Canada and Belgium.

   

    "Sprite is the number one lemon-lime soft drink in Canada because it

delivers unmatched thirst-quenching refreshment," said David Vivenes, Group

Manager, Coca-Cola Ltd. "When we explored ways to provide an even deeper sense

of refreshment, the crisp and cool attributes of mint made it a logical

addition to Sprite's winning formula."

   

    Sprite Ice will be packaged in clear blue plastic bottles with blue and

silver graphics to reflect its icy-cool persona. Sprite Ice will also be

available in 12-can packages.

   

    In an attempt to break out of its traditional role as companion to

chewing gum, chocolate and candy, mint is emerging as the flavour of the

moment. From bar drinks such as mojitos and juleps to salsas, mint is popping

up on food and drink menus everywhere.

 

    A new advertising campaign for Sprite Ice will begin in May.

 

MMMM...minty fresh Sprite. Im intrigued, but it doesn't sound that good.

[Guest B-X]

What the fuck? A "deeper sense of refreshment"!?

 

Huh? If I want a "deep" sense of refreshment, I'll drink goldschlaugger.

[Guest ElectricRaccoon]

Mint soda? Mint...soda? Yike. I though bubblegum soda was the worst idea for a flavour I'd ever hear, but man, that doesn't really sound appealing at all. The julep reference is a good point - I guess it could be used to adulterate otherwise perfectly good bourbon without being too disgusting, but other than that, it doesn't sound like the kind of thing I'd want to drink. At least Scope has alcohol in it right out of the bottle.

 

EDIT: The bottle design does sound pretty badass. Like Dasani...FROM THE FUTURE. At least it'll make for wicked BTers, even if the soda ends up being discarded.

[Guest MarvinisaLunatic]

Ill also add, in a semi related note, that Pepsi has announced they will be making Vanilla Pepsi and it will be available in the US sometime in the summer.

[Guest ElectricRaccoon]

Ill also add, in a semi related note, that Pepsi has announced they will be making Vanilla Pepsi and it will be available in the US sometime in the summer.

Huh. Vanilla Coke works for me because the vanilla flavour overpowers the nutmeg taste, and it really brings Coke together as a whole. I wonder if it'll jive with Pepsi (which is less "syrupy" I find, although not as complex). Man, I think about soda WAY too much.

[Guest MaxPower27]

Pepsi sucks. Vanilla Pepsi will just taste like Vanilla mixed with suck.

 

[Guest AM The Kid]

Aww man, mint?! The taste of mint physically makes me sick. Shitty.

[Guest RedJed]

Mint Sprite huh? I'm sure that will get over like a fart in a church

[Guest razazteca]

What the fuck? A "deeper sense of refreshment"!?

 

Huh? If I want a "deep" sense of refreshment, I'll drink goldschlaugger.

Have to agree with you on this, looks like this beverage is being marketed to alcoholics who like to indulge in mix drinks.

 

Have bad breathe......drink Sprite Ice.

 

They need to get that rapper Snow to do commericals, to keep it real, ya know what I sayin'.

[Guest Will Scarlet]

Mint soda? Well, I guess it will go down as something was a good idea at the time.

[Guest dreamer420]

I haven't tried it yet but my buddy did and he said it tastes like the shit you have to rince your mouth with at the dentist. I'm gonna pass on it I think.

[Guest razazteca]

The newest flavour sensation Tropical Sprite Remix just arrived at my local conviented store. It taste like Clear Coke with a light hint of berry flavor, I give it thumbs down, unless you plan in mixing in some alcohol.

[Guest areacode212]

Sprite Ice appears to disgust most of you, but right now, I'm jealous of Canadians. It sounds like something I'd like to try (I love mint juleps).

[Guest T®ITEC]

Yeah, really. I want to try it.

 

I love mint.

[Guest Will Scarlet]

I went out looking for it today. It was advertised, but I could not find it. On the plus side, I did finally find lime Crush which I have been seeking for about 2 years now. It was well worth the wait.

[Guest CanadianChris]

Just what I've always wanted, a can of mouthwash.

 

That sounds disgusting.

[Guest Will Scarlet]

Well, I am drinking some now. Basically, it's like drinking a piece of mint gum with a lemon lime twist. Not something I would buy ever again, unless I needed fresh breath.

[Guest Phr33k]

It took me one sip. One sip.

 

Never, EVER touch this stuff.

[Guest MaxPower27]

I tried the dnL the other day.

 

Nobody try that either. Nasty.

[Guest HungryJack]

I didn't mind it.

 

I forgot what it was when I bought it, most likely because I have half-sloshed and needed something to chase vodka shots with.

[Guest Choken One]

I tried the dnL the other day.

 

Nobody try that either. Nasty.

I LOVE DNL! I am drinking it NOW!

[Chunk 0]

I though bubblegum soda was the worst idea for a flavour I'd ever hear, but man, that doesn't really sound appealing at all.

I dunno about that. Over here in the Uk, you can get Cotton Candy flavour soda. It takes about two mouthfulls before you feel like your teeth are about to fall out becuase it is sooo sweet.

 

As for dnL, when I first tried it I thought it tasted like washing up liquid, and it looks the same to. The more you have it though, the better it gets.

 

ChUnK!

[Guest ElectricRaccoon]

I though bubblegum soda was the worst idea for a flavour I'd ever hear, but man, that doesn't really sound appealing at all.

I dunno about that. Over here in the Uk, you can get Cotton Candy flavour soda. It takes about two mouthfulls before you feel like your teeth are about to fall out becuase it is sooo sweet.

Yike. At that 0point, they migh as well just bottle their high-denisty industrial fructose or whatever, because by the time you've reached cotton-candy flavoured soda I'd be willing to bet that it's about 99% sweeteners anyway. Bubblegum soda is wrong, but cotton candy soda is outright horrifying.

 

Also, the Tartar Control Sprite bottles don't even look as cool as described, although they're more durable plastic that all Sprite bottles are, and have those cool divots, still making them pretty slick for the aforementioned after-market uses. Too bad you have to pour out the damn soda. I tried one, and I regret it. I didn't even finish it.

Edited April 26, 2003 by ElectricRaccoon

[Guest Anglesault]

Aww man, mint?! The taste of mint physically makes me sick. Shitty.

Exactly

[Chunk 0]

Yike. At that 0point, they migh as well just bottle their high-denisty industrial fructose or whatever, because by the time you've reached cotton-candy flavoured soda I'd be willing to bet that it's about 99% sweeteners anyway. Bubblegum soda is wrong, but cotton candy soda is outright horrifying.

You have to try it to believe it

 

Any dis-believers out there, check out the link:

 

http://www.pandapops.com/drinks/pops.htm

 

 

ChUnK!

[Guest Anglesault]

I think Jones soda made a really bad cotton candy flavor.

[Chunk 0]

I think Jones soda made a really bad cotton candy flavor.

Was it bright pink? Thats another thing that I forgot to mention. The stuff is bright pink!

 

ChUnK!

[Guest Anglesault]

I think Jones soda made a really bad cotton candy flavor.

Was it bright pink?

Could have been

[Guest Nevermortal]

I'm waiting for some Homestar inspired Melonade myself....

[Chunk 0]

I'm waiting for some Homestar inspired Melonade myself....

What about Peanut butter - ade! Mmmm, the nutty taste of peanuts in a drink!

 

ChUnk!