Sweet Sensations: The Soda and Snacks Thread

[Yakumo]

Jaffa Cakes: Cola Bottle Limited Edition
Sounds kinda rank - won't lie... they're ruddy nice
5/5 Milkshakes

Oh man, I loved Jaffa Cakes. Haven't eaten one in 6 years.

[Yakumo]

Red Bull Summer Edition

This lovely lime based Red Bull drink is very refreshing with a good taste of lime.
Unlike many products like this, it doesn't make you feel more thirsty and doesn't taste like sugar.
In fact is was surprisingly satisfying. As for the taste, well it's bugger all like Red Bull. Kind of a strongish lime based watery drink with a hint of royal jelly.

4 out of 5 Milkshakes

[Neon Ignition]

Coca Cola: Mexico
Took the opportunity to order some US sodas and finally try the infamous Mexican version. There's a hint of a spice to it but broadly it's just nice to have sodas that aren't compromised by the UK nanny state. Full sugared drinks that don't come with insane shrinkflation sizes.
4/5 Milkshakes

Twirl: Ice Latte
The coffee flavour comes through the chocolate pretty well, coffee flavouring can be a real mmixed bag but this works really well
4/5 Milkshakes

[Neon Ignition]

Grimace Milkshake
McDonald's has quietly launched the purple Milkshake that they had last summer in the US. It's supposed to be a mixture of Vanilla and Berry which I can taste though I can understand those who also get an impression of light candy or bubblegum from it. I can imagine some won't like it but to be honest... loved it.
5/5 Grimace Milkshakes

[Yakumo]

Grimace Milkshake
McDonald's has quietly launched the purple Milkshake that they had last summer in the US. It's supposed to be a mixture of Vanilla and Berry which I can taste though I can understand those who also get an impression of light candy or bubblegum from it. I can imagine some won't like it but to be honest... loved it.
5/5 Grimace Milkshakes

I had one of those here in Japan around November. Can't say I was impressed at all. It tasted just like a slightly flavored vanilla shake.

https://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/company/news/2024/1023a/

It is possible that the flavour may change from country to country.

[Neon Ignition]

Shamrock Shake
McDonald's brings a second US popular milkshake variant over the UK with this ten day offering. Green in colour and tasting of spearmint, it's surprisingly decent if less of a departure compared to the Grimace shake. I still dream that they'll one day bring back the Sombrero Shake...
4/5 Milkshakes


McDonald’s is finally launching its first-ever ‘adult Happy Meal’ in the UK | Metro News
The meal costs £8.19 and is basically a larger version of the kids version. Instead of 4 nuggets, you get 9 - or a Big Mac instead of a hamburger etc. In terms of the toy, it will be one of six McDonald's mascots turned into Minecraft characters. The article says the toys have been produced for adult diners but in the US these are the standard kids Happy Meal toys to tie in with the film.

The kids UK Happy Meals will feature one of twelve Minecraft figures.
These are notable because... plastic toys are returning to UK Happy Meals after four years!

[Neon Ignition]

Fanta: Tutti Frutti Limited Edition
Broken record but this, same as so many others, would be better if it wasn't zero sugar. As it stands it's alright but not amazing
3/5 Milkshakes

[wakka]

I had I had the Burger King® Doritos® Chilli Heatwave® Chicken Fries® on Saturday.

And you know what? They're good. I rate them. They should do a Cool Original(®) version as well.

[Neon Ignition]

Pepsi: Cream Soda Edition
One of the two new limited editions which as always in the Sugar Police State comes only in a zero sugar variant. To give it its dues though, as someone who can barely stomach original Pepsi now that they're ruined it, this holds up pretty strong as the flavouring over powers a lot of the chemical replacement taste
4/5 Milkshakes

[Neon Ignition]

Pepsi: Strawberry n' Cream Edition
The sister product to the Cream Soda one, you can tel the flavour but it doesn't work as well
3/5 Milkshakes

[Neon Ignition]

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/apr/19/dark-chocolate-toblerone-to-be-discontinued-in-uk-due-to-changing-tastes

[wakka]

I just ate a bag of these.

They are in the same coil/spring shape as Cheetos Twisted but they've changed the format so they're softer with less crunch, and dissolve more quickly.

This is pretty spicy by non speciality snack standards. It's almost as hot as Doritos Extra Flamin' Hot (which is prob the hottest crisp around from a major manufacturer in the UK imo).

If you like this kinda junk like I do, I can recommend checkin' em out.

[Neon Ignition]

Snickers: Almond
Prefer yoru Snickers bar to taste even more nutty? It's alright but it slightly upsets the balance of the bar so isn't quite as good
3/5 Milkshakes

Lion: Black and White
White chocolate coated version of the bar with dark chocolate centre. Nice but insanely small.
3/5 Milkshakes

Coca Cola: British Columbia Raspberry
The raspberry flavour has been done before but this is a little bit stronger works in its favour, given the none sugar free nature also
4/5 Milkshakes

Coca Cola: Quebec Maple
You can ever so lightly tell the maple is in there, if anything it's more making the taste of the coke smoother, but it's a very tiny shift from normal coke
3/5 Milkshakes


Sugar tax could be applied to milkshakes under Treasury proposals | Food & drink industry | The Guardian
For public health, honest guv'

[Neon Ignition]

Snickers: Butterscotch
Again, the bar is fine but butterscotch isn't a distinct flavour so the taste of the bar largely overwhelms it
3/5 Milkshakes

7 Up: Shirley Temple Edition
Pomegranate and Cherry flavour, it's a weird take. It's fine, pretty easy to drink, but nothing you'd return to.
2/5 Milkshakes