Holiday Sprite

Here's a neat can that's in the holiday spirit.  Or should I say the "holiday Sprite"?

This is a limited edition flavor for the holidays.  Winter Spiced Cranberry.  I was told it was good.  And I love the green/white/red holiday colors and design.

Now I need someone to give me a Santa Clause Coca-Cola can.  Maybe it'll be under the Christmas tree on Christmas morning. 

More Monsters

 In the last week or two I've collected a few new Monster Energy Drink cans.

The first is Bad Apple.  Once a UK exclusive, it's now available in the US and described as "sinfully good".  The person who gave this to me agreed that it was a good flavor.  You don't see many apple-flavored drinks.

The next is Rio Punch.  The colors and design of the can are very appealing.  Again, it was given a good taste-review by the person who drank it.

And finally, a regular Monster Energy Drink with an in-game reward advertisement for the recently released Call of Duty Black Ops 7.  I'm not sure what the rewards are, but you can try to scan the code from the pic to redeem them.

Even the joyful holiday season produces more Monsters for my collection.  Keep 'em coming...

Variation on a Cream

A year and a half ago I posted about a Dr Pepper & Cream Soda can I got from a guy at work.  Last week, the same guy brought this can to me.

He said he thought it was different.  I thought the same.  I took the can in case it was a variation, and I'm glad I did.  I got home, checked this site and found my original post.  The tan background used to be a solid color.  And now, there are yellow swirls over the tan.

I was impressed he noticed the difference, and even more impressed he remembered to check with me to see if I had it.  He's given me several other cans since then, so maybe he'll spot some other variations for my collection.

Olipops 2

I posted earlier this year about some Olipop cans, here are some more...

These are an alternative to the highly popular brand poppi, both prebiotic sodas to help promote gut wellness.  These are vegan, paleo, gluten-free friendly additions to those types of diets.  

Here we have Cherry Cola, Ginger Ale (with a nice holiday design), Vintage Cola, and Tropical Punch.  

In addition, each flavor has its own unique, wordy description of the thoughts and feelings one may have while drinking these.  I admit, these detailed paragraphs are better than anything I ever read in Readers Digest.  Does that give away my age?

Bubble Milk Tea

Straight from Taiwan, we have these bubble beauties.

There is nothing about this that makes me want to drink it.  The word "milk" on a can makes my stomach turn.  Add the word "bubble" and it's even less appealing.  Yes, this is canned boba.  

I bottom-opened the Taro Flavor can to drain it.  The thick liquid slowly came out, but the clump of boba bubbles was still in the can. So I had to open the top and shake 'em out.  I can't say this made the drink any more desirable in my eyes.

In my humble opinion, this "Taiwan classic" can stay in Taiwan where it's properly appreciated.  But that's just me.

Tall Fantas

And now two tall Fantas.

Recently Fanta had their Halloween can collection.  These are back to their everyday can designs.

These 16 oz cans are Grape and Pineapple flavor.  And what I like about these two cans in particular is the complimentary colors.  

I'll be watching for more Fanta cans as the year comes to a close.

Two New Dews

And now my two newest Mountain Dew cans:

These are Cherry-Lemon and Dragon Fruit.  The Cherry-Lemon gets its flavor from the Trolli gummy candies.  I heard neither of these flavors were especially good, but I'll have to take their word for it.

I also like the similar vertical stripe theme.  Looks like pants Greg Brady, or should I say Johnny Bravo, might wear.  More of this please.