That's a lot of Soda
Everyone loves Coca-Cola, and the company sure knows it. That's why over the decades, numerous limited edition and special collaboration Cokes have been released to the pleasure and disappointment of the masses. We can't guarantee you'll get your hands on these bottles, but here's a list of the craziest Coke flavors out there.
1. Bacon Coke
This one's almost like an urban legend. The mysterious and notorious Bacon Coke—does it actually exist? Some swear that the drink was manufactured, while others say the rumor arose from flavor testing that was never released. Either way, there's something about mixing bacon and Coke that just seems right.
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2. Coca-Cola Blāk
This short-lived Coke was introduced in 2006 and was quickly discontinued only two years later. It was a blend of Coke and coffee first introduced in France. The funny thing is that Coca-Cola did release another Coke and coffee blend in recent times. Maybe second time's the charm?
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3. Dreamworld Coke
According to Coca-Cola, this soda tastes like your dreams. According to other sources, it tastes like citrus and mango. Either way, this limited edition soda featured a whimsical bottle and a sparkling finish that was discontinued in 2022.
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4. Coca-Cola Soul Blast
In collaboration with the hit anime, Bleach, Coca-Cola launched a unique flavor. According to those who had the limited edition drink, it had a strong herbal taste mixed with lemon and lime flavors. However, most buyers were after the orange and white collectible design.
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5. Coke Y3000
This AI-powered soda was designed to taste like the future. Specifically, it was co-created by machine learning models that tried to deduce what Coca-Cola would be like in the year 3000. According to tasters, the soda is artificially fruity, much like a gummy bear.
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6. Coca-Cola Strawberry
If you ever visit Japan, one of the first things you'll notice is the sheer variety of Coke flavors. That and the abundance of Kit Kats. Either way, Japan offers a unique strawberry-flavored Coke. The locals like it so much that they often prefer it to the classic.
7. Cinnamon Coke
Those who were fortunate enough to try this flavor are desperate to have it back. Unfortunately it was discontinued, but many still adore it and pray for a Christmas return. With a short lifespan of six months, this flavor added a wonderful spicy cinnamon taste to the classic Coke fizz.
8. Coca-Cola Starlight
This flavor pays homage to the fact that in 1985, Coca-Cola became the first soft drink consumed in space. With a glimmery galactic design and a sparkling finish, this drink tastes like marshmallows and crackers. The best part is you can still order it today!
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9. Vanilla Float Coke
This variation offered a smoother and creamier finish compared to regular Coke. Think of creamy vanilla frosting and the classic Coca-Cola fizz, and you've described Vanilla Float Coke. It's hard to find these days but try Japanese retailers for a chance.
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10. Coca-Cola Clear
If you looked at this Coke, you'd think someone packed water in a bottle. It's completely colorless and tastes faintly of lemon. With none of the usual indicators of Coke, this drink can be found in Japan, Taiwan, and China.
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11. Coca-Cola Orange Vanilla
Discontinued in March 2022, the only way to try this flavor is to get your hands on certain freestyle machines in cinemas. Much loved by the community, everyone was devastated to see this delicious flavor fade.
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12. Coca-Cola Sango
This one reportedly was a mix of blood orange and Coke and was available in Belgium and France at release. However, it was also short-lived and was removed from rotation in 2008. Notably, it was the first Coke variety to be created outside of its American headquarters.
13. Coca-Cola Wozzah
Available exclusively in specific markets in Africa, this flavor boasts a bold tropical blaze. The design is very bold, featuring bright yellows and blues, and was released recently in 2024.
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14. Coca-Cola Plus
Coca-Cola Plus refers to another diet variant of the soft drink, often found in Asian Pacific regions such as Japan. A few travelers actually warn others to watch out for this flavor and not to mistake it for regular Coke due to the laxative-like after-effects.
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15. Coca-Cola Ultimate
This flavor was released in 2023 in collaboration with a hit video game known as League of Legends. It was discontinued shortly after the event and reportedly tastes like banana, which sounds unique and delicious. Those lucky enough to have purchased the drink now have a collectors-exclusive bottle to display.
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16. California Raspberry Coke
A series of limited edition Cokes were released in connection to specific American states. One of these was California Raspberry, which includes a natural-tasting fruity flavor and a luxurious glass bottle. Nowadays it's hard to find this drink, but you might have better luck finding a Canadian version known as British Columbia Raspberry.
17. Coca-Cola Life
While not as unique of a flavor, this Coke tackled diet culture and incorporated stevia as a healthy sugar alternative. It was released in Argentina and Chile at first and was remembered as one of the few sugarless Cokes that captured the classic feel.
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18. Coca-Cola x Oreo
This one's a two-parter! While Coca-Cola released a special edition Oreo flavored soda, Oreo also released Coca-Cola flavored cookies. A dynamic duo in every way, both iterations were given praise for tasting quite like the other.
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19. Coca-Cola Frozen Lemon
This limited edition Coke is very unique not because of its flavor, but because of its packaging. Instead of a usual bottle, it came in the form of a squeezable pouch and was exclusively available in Japan.
20. Coca-Cola Quebec Maple
Mixing Coke with sweet and syrupy maple syrup makes perfect sense. This is why Quebec's maple syrup Coke has lasted so long and has become a permanent flavor due to its popularity and local sourcing. The only hard part will be getting your hands on this regionally exclusive drink.
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