In a February press release, Coca-Cola announced that the popular Sprite would appear with a new flavor. Sprite sparkling water with the taste of cucumber will be released specifically for the Russian market, and it is here that it will appear before the public for the first time. Such an event occurred for the first time in 20 years of the drink's existence in our country, although abroad there have long been various variations of our usual water with citrus flavors: lemon, lime, grapefruit. There is a ginger drink, and even an energy drink with the addition of caffeine.
Also, specially for residents of eastern countries, they released a carbonated drink Sprite with an extract of real green tea. Despite the release of new items, the classic and so familiar “Sprite” will not disappear anywhere, and will also be available for sale along with cucumber. Reviews about "Sprite" (cucumber) have already appeared on online forums, but let's talk about classics. How can I remove a drink that has been there for 28 years from shelves? After all, he has become a legend and occupies an important place in the hearts of Russian citizens.
Why exactly a cucumber?
After the release of information about the new “Sprite” (the taste of cucumber), many began to wonder: why, in fact, the cucumber? Many surveys have shown that the main target audience of the drink considers cucumber water a great way to quench their thirst.
In addition, it is often served in public catering in the summer, when the issue of quenching thirst is much more acute than at any other time of the year. This can also explain the time of the release of "Sprite" with the taste of cucumber - the end of spring. After all, in May the heat begins.
The first reviews of "Sprite" with a cucumber
As soon as the new drink appeared on store shelves, the first buyers began to leave feedback about it on numerous sites, forums, as well as in public polls. After the study, it turned out that the reviews about Sprite with cucumber are very mixed: a certain percentage of respondents say that the drink was spoiled with a new ingredient. They are sure that they will never buy such lemonade again.
Some people who commented on the cucumber drink noted that a new taste is worth trying for the sake of variety, in order to make sure that the classic taste of Sprite is the best. But most of the tasted "Sprite" with the taste of cucumber left positive reviews. They claim that this lemonade has a new, refreshing, vibrant taste! These people say that he will be remembered for a long time and will be a great option to quench thirst both in the hot summer and in any other period of the year.
Who wants to try it?
Reviews about "Sprite" (cucumber) read very interesting. We can say that there are much more positive responses here than others and, of course, all those who have not yet done so will want to try the drink.
Unlike the classics
For those who have not tried a new lemonade with the taste of cucumber, a few words can be said. Due to the addition of cucumber extract to the drink, the classic lemon-lime flavor of Sprite acquired a tangible note of cucumber, which is very difficult not to notice. Despite this, the taste of lemon remained in the lemonade, and now they are on equal terms with the cucumber. Thus, in the new drink both tastes are felt at once: both familiar lemon, and brand new - cucumber.
The composition of "Sprite" (cucumber)
Many people ask how the new Sprite was made? What did its creators do so interesting? The composition of this drink is actually somewhat different from the usual lemon-lime. Here you can immediately say - a new taste appeared due to the addition of cucumber extract to the drink.
Also in the new “Sprite” were its original ingredients: water, sugar, citric acid, sodium citrate, natural flavors, two types of preservatives (sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate). Also here, as usual, ascorbic acid acted as an antioxidant. Actually, the composition differs from the previous drink only in the addition of cucumber extract, and so, the same not quite useful sparkling water remained.
Cost of new items
The price of "Sprite" (cucumber) is identical to the price of the classic drink "Sprite" both when you buy lemonade in the store, and in case of ordering it at home. By the way, delivery is inexpensive. If you buy a drink in the capital of our country, then on average you can spend about 67 rubles per bottle in a volume of 1 liter.
If you purchase the product in bulk, you will be able to pay a lower amount. Of course, you can find the lemonade sold on the stock and purchase it at a much lower cost than usual. It should be noted that new products are rarely participants in various promotions. And yet, if you try, you can find this option among the offers of a large number of supermarkets.
What will happen next?
Almost six months have passed since Coca-Cola launched the new product. What to expect next? Soda drinks with various unusual tastes have long appeared in the United States - grilled chicken, fried bacon, sweet corn, pumpkin pie, peanut butter. Will the Russian carbonated drinks market expect the same future?
Of course, no one can give accurate information about this. But fans of lemonades are already expecting something new and unusual from lemonade that has long been loved not only in our country. Everyone wonders what taste will be as follows: tomato, potato, dill? Or maybe the news will have to wait another twenty years? No one knows the exact answer to this question, but everyone really hopes that the development of an amazing company will not stop there.