Coca-Cola has launched a new Oreo flavour soft drink (and it tastes surprisingly boozy)
- FEMAIL got to taste test this divisive new drink, which launches in September
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Peanut butter and jam. Cheese and onion. Rosemary and thyme. These all tried and tested, well-loved flavour combinations.
But Coca-Cola and Oreos? That's one combo that is less well-known - and has now been combined into one divisive drink.
The zero sugar, limited-edition drink officially launches in the UK in September and promises to combine the refreshing taste of Coca-Cola with hints of vanilla Oreo cookies.
In line with the sandwich cookie, the limited-edition fizzy drink comes in black and white packaging and is sealed with a red stamp to credit Coca-Cola.
It's the pairing you never expected, but will the biscuity beverage come up to scratch against the classic Coke Zero or Diet Coke? Here FEMAIL's Alice Wade put it to the test, with unexpected results...
Coca Cola have launched a limited edition Oreo flavour which they claim combines flavours from the both beloved brands as part of a brand new creation range
'As an avid Diet Coke drinker, my expectations for any Coke flavoured derivative were always going to be low, but in all honesty, it was absolutely okay.
'I wasn't by any means blown away but what I saw, smelt and tasted, but my excitement to try biscuit Coke was through the roof.
'The can itself is distinctive and reminded me of both ingredients immediately, as if shelves had always been stacked with biscuit flavoured Coke.
'The smell probably reminded me the most of Oreo components - with a sweet vanilla and crumbly biscuit aroma. This part of the experience was the most akin to ripping open a fresh packet of Double Stuff.
'The flavour is hard to describe because it seems to hit in waves rather than as one decipherable taste; the first gulp hits almost as if it were alcohol. But I was then subsequently smacked with a potent artificial vanilla aftershock.
'For some reason, the first taste feels exactly like gulping down a very strong rum and Coke, there's a recognisable essence of vanilla and caramelised that reminds me of a rich dark booze.
'The next element is more like an artificial vanilla taste that you might expect from a dodgy packet of off-brand sweets. It reminds my of foam bananas if they tasted like vanilla, potent but somehow spongy.
'Generally, I neither love nor loathe the taste of Coke Oreo but overall won't be selecting it over my beloved Diet Coke.
FEMAIL'S Alice Wade put the new Coca-Cola Oreo flavour to the test ahead of its launch next month
In line with the sandwich cookie, the limited-edition fizzy drink comes in black and white packaging and is sealed with a red stamp to credit Coca-Cola
'While the beverage is sweet, the taste is as artificial as it would need to be to combine Coke and biscuits. There's probably a reason that we're largely a nation of tea and coffee dunkers and not Cola plungers.
'Like most unusual combinations, they're unusual for a reason and I'd be surprised if this new creation was a hit.
'Though I didn't love the taste, I thoroughly enjoyed the anticipation and excitement of trying Oreo Coke and would recommend curious foodies do get their hands on a can come September.'
In addition to the new flavour, the brands have partnered with Spotify to create a new, immersive digital element called 'bestie mode'.
By scanning the QR code on packs, people can follow the steps to enjoy the new mode, which allows customers to synchronise music preferences with friends.
