Holiday Soda Season Brings Return of Classic Flavors

Coca-Cola has discontinued several holiday sodas over the years, but one is making a comeback. The company brought back Coca-Cola Cinnamon in 2020 after initially discontinuing it in 2019, but it did not return in 2021.

However, another holiday classic, Sprite Cranberry, will be returning to shelves in mid-October 2026. This is a new variation of the original flavor that was discontinued in 2018. The new Winter Spiced Cranberry variant has been available every year since then and has become an annual favorite.

In contrast, PepsiCo dropped its Sierra Mist product line in 2023, which included the holiday flavor Sierra Mist Cranberry Splash. This means that Pepsi will not be bringing back this specific flavor. However, the company is releasing a new seasonal flavor, Vanilla & Cream, in October 2026.