Cherry Chocolate Dr. Pepper Mixes 23 Wrong Flavors

I am one for bargains and trying new things. I was able to satisfy both passions when I saw the new Diet Cherry Chocolate Dr. Pepper on sale and combined it with a $1.50 off instant coupon, which made it practically free. After chilling the can and drinking it over crushed ice I was seriously ready to barf. Even if this crap were free I would not get it again. If the Pepsi Company paid me to take it home I would have to think twice about it. That is a bold statement from a die hard bargain shopper.

Let me just say that I am glad it is a limited edition flavor. If I see it at the grocery store again I might dry heave at the thought of it. I guess I was expecting a diet soda with a mild chocolate cherry undertone on top of the regular Dr. Pepper flavorings. The overwhelming scent of artificial chocolate and fake cherry reminded me of a chocolate cherry Bonnie Bell Lipsmacker I had in 4th grade. That was great in 4th grade as a lip balm, but very bad in 2008 as an adult beverage.

Here is what this diet soda does not have: calories, carbs or a palatable taste. If you are looking for something to quench your craving for chocolate, look somewhere else. If you are hoping for a diet soda that reminds you of an old fashioned, drug store soda fountain concoction you will be disappointed.

Written by Helene, who is a “fly by the seat of her pants” mom with 6 kids, well really 7 if you count her husband. She is a die-hard bargain shopper, designer-clad domestic diva who writes reviews to maintain a sense of sanity and unleash her creative side. You can also keep up with their busy family at their blog.