Today, Kevin and I are diving into the new Sprite Cherry Lime flavors. We're testing both the regular and zero sugar options to see if they're worth the hype and the price. These drinks combine the classic lemon-lime Sprite taste with a twist of cherry-lime.
Price and Availability
We purchased these drinks in 12-packs, which came at a surprising cost of $9.99 each. This is significantly higher than the usual price for soft drinks in Central Kentucky, where you can typically find deals at stores like Kroger. Despite the steep price, we were intrigued by the new flavor combination and decided to give them a try.
Regular Sprite Cherry Lime
- Flavor Profile: The regular Sprite Cherry Lime boasts a bold cherry flavor that stands out. It’s a sweeter, almost syrupy cherry taste, reminiscent of maraschino cherry juice. Despite the strong cherry presence, the classic lemon-lime Sprite flavor is still noticeable.
- Appearance: The drink has a standard clear color, not reflecting the cherry addition.
- Calories and Ingredients: Each 12-ounce can contains 140 calories. It's caffeine-free, which is great for those avoiding caffeine.
- Taste Test: Pouring out the drink, we noticed a pleasant aroma. Kevin found the cherry flavor to be less dominant, maintaining a balance with the lemon-lime taste, whereas I felt the cherry was quite strong. We both agreed that the flavor was enjoyable and sweeter than expected.
Zero Sugar Sprite Cherry Lime
- Flavor Profile: The zero sugar version, unfortunately, doesn’t match the regular one in terms of flavor strength. The cherry taste is significantly subdued, and the overall flavor lacks the boldness of the regular version. It tastes closer to a regular Sprite with a very faint hint of cherry.
- Appearance: Similar to the regular version, it maintains a clear color.
- Calories and Ingredients: As the name suggests, this version has zero calories and is also caffeine-free.
- Taste Test: The scent was less citrusy compared to the regular version. Upon tasting, we found the cherry flavor almost nonexistent. Kevin noted that the lemon-lime flavor was also less pronounced, resulting in a less satisfying experience overall.
Conclusion and Recommendations
For a full cherry flavor experience, we recommend the regular Sprite Cherry Lime. Its strong, syrupy cherry taste makes it worth trying despite the high price. However, if you prefer a low-calorie option, the zero sugar version may disappoint due to its lack of bold flavor.
Tips for Enhancing Flavor: If you’re a fan of diet drinks but want to enhance the cherry flavor, consider adding a sugar-free cherry syrup, like Jordan's Skinny Syrups. This allows you to control the sweetness and intensity of the cherry taste, giving you a customized and satisfying drink.
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