Pepsi has introduced a new holiday flavor to compete with Coca-Cola's seasonal offering. On Monday, October 19, 2026, the company unveiled Pepsi Vanilla & Cream, a limited-time flavor designed to capture the indulgent spirit of the holiday season. The drink, available in both standard and Pepsi Zero Sugar Vanilla & Cream varieties, comes in 12-pack cans and 20-ounce bottles.
The launch follows closely behind Coca-Cola's return of its Holiday Creamy Vanilla flavor, which hit shelves nationwide on October 12. Coca-Cola's offering is also available in standard and zero-sugar versions, packaged similarly to Pepsi's new product.
Pepsi Vanilla & Cream is now available for purchase at select retailers, online platforms, and delivery services across the country. Content creators have already shared their reactions, with some noting the subtle differences between the standard and zero-sugar versions. Ethan Fin, a TikTok creator, praised the cream flavor, stating it pairs well with Pepsi. Another creator, Chris Frezza, observed that the zero-sugar option has a more pronounced aspartame aftertaste.
The internet's response to the new flavor has been swift, with early taste tests highlighting both the strengths and weaknesses of the limited-time offering.