Dr Pepper Just Launched a Brand-New Flavor I Went Nuts For
Dr Pepper just launched a brand-new permanent flavor and fans are already raving about how tasty it is (I can confirm, it's ridiculously good). Meet the new Blackberry (and Blackberry Zero Sugar) Dr Pepper, a refreshing, delicious concoction made of traditional Dr Pepper mixed with a sweet, lively blackberry flavor.
"Dr Pepper Blackberry combines the unique, bold taste of Dr Pepper and the mouthwatering sweetness of blackberry flavor into a one-of-a-kind delicious treat. Building on a legacy of flavor innovation, Dr Pepper Blackberry permanently joins a portfolio of fan favorites like Dr Pepper Strawberries & Cream, and Dr Pepper Cherry," the company says.
Fans lucky enough to get their hands on the drink early are loving it. "I can immediately taste the blackberry," one Redditor posted. "It's tart, but smooth. It blends with the Dr. Pepper exceptionally. I'd say the flavor is about 60% blackberry, 40% Dr. Pepper. That being said, it's not overpowering, and isn't too sweet. Putting down my glass, the blackberry lingers. The mouthfeel is immaculate. Each sip leaves me satisfied, but wanting more. When I take another drink, it meshes with the tart aftertaste. It's refreshing. It's tasty… I hope it stays as a permanent flavor." Another commenter said the drink sounded "deliciously alluring" just from that description alone.
Other customers were desperately trying to find the Blackberry flavors in local stores. "I work at Walmart so I was lucky to see when it came in and they only brought TWO cases of it. I was lucky to get one of them, I'm so excited to try it!" one Redditor said. "Bought it today, though I almost walked right past it. What caught my eye or well ear was the employees at the Walmart I went to talking about it. I think it tastes pretty good. You can really taste the blackberry, but it still has that Dr. Pepper aftertaste," another commented.
According to the company, the new Blackberry Dr Pepper will be available across retailers nationwide in 12 oz. 12-packs. For a limited time, both varieties will be available in 20 oz. bottles (Dr Pepper Blackberry Zero Sugar will only be available in this format for the next two months, so stock up).
My personal opinion, as a big fan of the original Dr Pepper, is that both the regular and zero sugar Blackberry flavors are delicious. As someone who cannot stand overly-sweet drinks, the regular Blackberry has a lovely fresh taste, nice crispy bubbles, and feels like a genuine treat—especially because soda is a rare sight in my home. The Zero Sugar doesn't have the unpleasant lingering aftertaste some artificial sweeteners give, and gives a nice boost of energy thanks to the caffeine. Soda lovers will go nuts about this flavor, and deservedly so.
5 Other Limited-Time or New Soda Flavors Creating Buzz
Dr Pepper Blackberry isn't the only new flavor causing a ruckus amongst soda fans recently: Coca-Cola, Sprite, Pepsi Sunkist, and 7UP all have soda lovers buzzing with the launch of delicious new flavors—some permanent, some limited-edition. Even the flavors which have yet to launch mysteriously pop up in random locations and stores, so keep a look out for some of these delicious new drinks.
Sprite Chill Strawberry Kiwi
Sprite's new Chill Strawberry Kiwi is launching in March exclusively at Walmart stores, and the buzz is already through the roof. "This sounds amazing," one Redditor said. "Can't wait for this new flavor! I thought the cherry lime Sprite Chill was good so I think this'll be good too," another agreed. Unfortunately, there is no indication the new flavors will be available in a zero sugar option, to the disappointment of some fans.
Orange Cream Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola's new Orange Cream flavor will hit supermarket shelves on February 10, and soda fans are really excited. The new drink will be available until early 2026, with no confirmation yet on whether it will join Coke's permanent line-up. The Orange Cream is available in both regular and zero sugar options. "Bro first we get Pepsi wild cherries and cream, Dr pepper blackberry, and now this. The soda gods have truly blessed us this year," one Redditor said. Speaking of the Pepsi Wild Cherry & Cream…
Pepsi Wild Cherry & Cream
Pepsi's new Cherry & Cream flavor launched in January to impressive hype. "I like it! It reminds me of a cherry vanilla taste. I think the bottle design is cool, too. If you like cream flavor in sodas and you like cherry, you'll be a big fan 🍒," one Redditor who found the drink in a Meijer store said. "Can confirm. This soda especially in can form, is bomb," another agreed.
Sunkist Raspberry Blood Orange
The Sunkist Raspberry Blood Orange launched at Casey's at the end of January, a flavor fans call "tang and tart." "Soak up the sunny taste of Sunkist Raspberry Blood Orange flavored soda! With a fusion of fun, fruity flavor bursting out of every sip, this delicious dual-fruit flavored soda has a taste that's uniquely refreshing and undeniably Sunkist," Casey's says.
7UP Tropical
The 7UP Tropical is highly-rated amongst soda aficionados, who love the flavor and mouthfeel. "Heavy mango with peach coming in on the aftertaste. Nice 7-up style carbonation but richer mouthfeel. It's very sweet without going over the top," one Redditor said. Keurig Dr Pepper is making the new flavor a permanent part of their lineup, which is very good news. "7UP Tropical is a cool, crisp combination of 7UP, the #2 lemon-lime carbonated soft drink, blended with tropical flavors of mango and peach and bursting with summery vibes," the company says. "Launching as a permanent flavor in February, the regular and zero sugar versions will be available nationwide in 12 oz 12-packs."
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