Coca-Cola to permanently bring back Diet Cherry Coke after five years

A Coca-Cola instrumentality favourite is making a imperishable comeback aft it was discontinued, according to reports — and it’s leaving some soda lovers to observe while others are hoping different classics will follow.

Diet Cherry Coke, which made a brief, limited-time comeback successful retro cans and bottles sold astatine prime retailers complete nan summer, is expected to return permanently successful early 2026, Parade reported this week.

While Coca-Cola had not issued a general announcement astir nan return of nan low-calorie, sugar-free beverage, institution representatives reportedly confirmed nan news during nan caller National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) waste and acquisition show successful Chicago. Fox News Digital reached retired to nan institution for comment.

First introduced successful 1986, the diet drink was discontinued successful 2020, according to respective reports.

The portion is expected to deed shelves this clip successful new, modern-looking 20-ounce bottles and 12-ounce cans, disposable crossed awesome retailers. 

People quickly took to societal media to stock their reactions.

Snackolator, a celebrated relationship that reviews new snacks, candy and fast-food releases, celebrated nan news connected Instagram, reiterating nan NACS confirmation.

“YESSSSS,” 1 female exclaimed successful a remark connected Snackolator’s post. “This makes maine nostalgic,” she added.

“My favourite Diet Coke,” different personification said. 

Another female called nan constricted summertime merchandise “a tease,” saying she is thrilled it will yet beryllium sticking around.

Other contented creators, who were capable to get their hands on Diet Cherry Coke as precocious arsenic this week, shared mixed reviews.

“Oh my gosh, that’s moreover much bubbly than nan lime one,” said Texas-based wellness influencer Alexa Field successful a TikTok video. 

“Really good,” she added. “And honestly, I consciousness for illustration it’s little saccharine than a emblematic Diet Coke, which I’m not huffy about.”

Others, however, were disappointed by what they said what a deficiency of sweetness.

“It’s not arsenic saccharine arsenic I thought it would be,” said Pennsylvania motherhood and wellness contented creator Shelly Westwood. “I consciousness for illustration you request a small spot much cherry — immoderate maraschino cherry juice.”

“But it feels for illustration diet, you cognize — like I feel healthy drinking this,” she added successful a video posted this week. 

In a Facebook station by Carmen Gollihar, who posts 1980s and 1990s nostalgia content, immoderate fans besides said nan spirit fell flat.

“The only portion of nan cherry they utilized was nan stem,” 1 commenter joked.

“It tasted really watered down,” personification other said.

Some fans said they preferred nan aged Cherry Coke Zero and took nan opportunity to inquire Coca-Cola for much comebacks.

“But wherever … is nan vanilla version?” 1 Instagram personification wrote. “I’ve been begging for years.”

Another added, “Please make Diet Coke Lime imperishable also.”

Earlier this month, Coca-Cola announced that Diet Coke Lime would make a limited, nationwide tally done Dec. 31, while supplies last.

Coca-Cola declined to remark connected nan early of Diet Cherry Coke.