Shoppers are comparing the new Sprite flavour to a popular cocktail – with many saying they’ll be heading out to pick up a bottle of the fizzy drink from Iceland supermarket
Iceland customers were delighted to spot a new Sprite variety on shelves.
While the fizzy drink usually comes in lemon and lime flavour, spin-off versions have also been released through the years. For example, Sprite Ginger is popular in the US.
Meanwhile, you can bag grape-flavoured pop in countries including Japan and South Korea. But what about us in the UK?
If you’re in the mood to try something new, you’ll be pleased to know that Iceland is stocking a flavour of Sprite that many haven’t seen before.
Zero Sugar Sprite has been launched in a Mint Chill flavour. Layered with a citrusy foundation and a cooling aftertaste, the drink’s flavour profile seems to be very similar to a mojito cocktail.
After New Foods UK posted images of the Iceland offering to its 490,000 Facebook followers, more than 300 people liked the post and left enthusiastic comments.
One pointed out: “It’s basically an alcohol-free mojito.” Another commented: “This is absolutely a bit of me.”
A third raved: “This would be just like drinking mojitos in the summer. Need to get some.” Meanwhile, a fourth chimed in: “That actually sounds really nice.”
It’s easy to understand why comparisons to mojitos are flying about, given the overlapping flavours. The Cuban classic delivers a zingy and minty experience.
That said, there’s one major distinction – mojitos contain rum and are not alcohol-free like Sprite.
While many love the idea, others aren’t impressed with the new fizzy drink. After trying the pop, one critic said: “Tastes like liquid spearmint gum. Not bad for half a can but then it becomes sickly.”
Meanwhile, another grumbled: “I wish we could have zero sugar as an option and not forced upon us.”
This isn’t the only soft drink news to spark debate in recent weeks. Previously, Home Bargains shoppers went wild for a new Fanta flavour.
Meanwhile, Coca-Cola impressed with a nostalgic drink that has been transporting customers back to their childhoods.
