Coca-Cola Confirms 2 New Flavors for 2027, but Some Details Remain Unknown
Coca-Cola fans can look forward to two new flavors in 2027. The company officially announced Coca-Cola Cherry Lime and Coca-Cola Strawberry Float on October 5, 2026, confirming their flavor combinations and planned launch windows. However, the company has not released some shopping details, including prices and individual store availability.
The announcement arrives during a period of strong spending on carbonated soft drinks. According to NielsenIQ, U.S. carbonated soft drink sales reached $36.5 billion in the 12 months ending April 2026, up 15% compared with two years earlier. Coca-Cola’s latest additions show how established beverage companies are introducing new flavors to an already competitive market.
Coca-Cola Officially Confirms Two New Flavors
In its October 5 announcement, Coca-Cola identified two new varieties scheduled to join its flagship soda lineup next year.
Coca-Cola Cherry Lime
Coca-Cola confirmed that Cherry Lime is scheduled to launch in February 2027. The company describes the drink as combining its established cherry cola flavor with a lime twist. Although the flavor combination is official, the company has not provided a detailed description of the finished drink beyond those flavor notes.
Coca-Cola Strawberry Float
The company announcement says Coca-Cola Strawberry Float is scheduled for summer 2027. It combines Coca-Cola with strawberry and creamy vanilla flavors, inspired by nostalgic soda fountain drinks. The combination is confirmed, but comparisons to specific ice cream desserts remain a matter of individual taste until the drink becomes available.
These are officially announced products, not rumors or leaked concepts. However, their exact release dates have not been publicly specified.
What Is Confirmed About the Release Dates?
For shoppers eager to try the new drinks, Coca-Cola has provided two general launch periods.
Cherry Lime is planned for February 2027, making it the first of the two scheduled releases. Strawberry Float is expected later, during summer 2027.
The company has not announced a specific day for either release. That means reports suggesting an exact February launch date or a specific summer arrival week should not be presented as confirmed unless a newer official announcement supports them.
Coca-Cola’s October 5 release also doesn’t identify which U.S. grocery or convenience stores will stock the flavors. For now, the confirmed information concerns the planned launch periods rather than guaranteed availability at specific locations.
Will Both Flavors Have Zero Sugar Versions?
Good news for shoppers who prefer Coca-Cola’s Zero Sugar varieties, though one important distinction matters.
Both CBS News and Allrecipes reported that Cherry Lime and Strawberry Float will be offered in regular and Zero Sugar versions. However, Coca-Cola’s October 5 corporate announcement does not explicitly list which versions will be available for these two products.
Published news reporting supports the regular and Zero Sugar information, rather than the company’s announcement detailing it directly. No Diet Coke editions of these specific new flavors were announced in that release.
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Why Coca-Cola Is Expanding Its Flavor Selection
The beverage industry is seeing growing interest in new flavors and different drinking experiences. NielsenIQ’s 2026 findings show that Gen Z and millennials contributed more than 60% of U.S. carbonated soft drink category growth over the two-year period ending April 2026.
The figures provide useful industry context, but they don’t predict how many people will buy Cherry Lime or Strawberry Float.
Shakir Moin, Coca-Cola’s North American president of marketing, addressed changing consumer preferences in the company’s announcement. “What people want from their beverages continues to evolve,” Moin said, referring to demand for different flavors and beverage experiences.
The company’s decision to introduce new varieties fits that broader strategy. Still, no verified sales figures exist for the two upcoming flavors because they haven’t launched commercially.
Cherry Coke Has Been Around for More Than 40 Years
Coca-Cola’s interest in cherry flavors is hardly new. The company introduced Coca-Cola Cherry in 1985, making it the first flavored extension of its original Coca-Cola brand.
In February 2026, Coca-Cola expanded its cherry lineup with Coca-Cola Cherry Float and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Cherry Float. It also announced the nationwide return of Diet Coke Cherry.
According to Coca-Cola’s February 2026 announcement, Cherry Float combined familiar cherry cola with vanilla notes inspired by classic soda fountain treats. Strawberry Float follows a similar flavor concept, this time featuring strawberry and vanilla. That connection is based on the company’s published flavor descriptions, not a verified side-by-side tasting of the two products.
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Other Coca-Cola Products Are Also Planned for 2027
The two Coke flavors are part of a wider product announcement covering several brands. Coca-Cola confirmed plans for POWERADE Watermelon and Lemon Lime Zero Sugar varieties in January 2027.
Topo Chico Sabores Pineapple Coconut is scheduled for February, while Mr. Pibb Black-Current, featuring blackberry and black currant flavors, is planned as a limited-time offering in spring 2027. These additional products have their own planned release windows. Don’t confuse their schedules with those of Cherry Lime and Strawberry Float.
The broader lineup also reflects industry trends identified by market research company Circana. In February 2026, Circana reported that total beverage sales across its measured categories, including alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, reached $490 billion in 2025. Its analysis also highlighted consumer interest in customized drinks and distinctive flavor experiences.
Those figures reflect the overall beverage market, not expected sales of Coca-Cola’s upcoming products.
What Coca-Cola Has Not Yet Confirmed
Several practical questions remain unanswered for everyday shoppers. Coca-Cola’s October announcement does not specify suggested retail prices, package sizes, or which stores will carry the two new sodas. It also doesn’t say whether Cherry Lime and Strawberry Float will be permanent additions or available for a limited time.
No officially published sales results or reliable nationwide consumer taste assessments exist for either upcoming flavor. Descriptions suggesting that Cherry Lime will taste especially tart or that Strawberry Float will closely resemble a particular dessert should therefore be treated as expectations, not established facts.
For consumers planning their grocery budgets, it is especially important not to assume the drinks will cost the same as existing Coca-Cola varieties. Pricing has not been established in the company announcement.
How Shoppers Can Get Updates
The most reliable starting point is Coca-Cola’s official website, where the company publishes product announcements and launch information. Consumers can also check product listings at their preferred supermarkets or convenience stores as the scheduled launch periods approach.
Because participating retailers and local inventory have not been identified, shoppers should verify availability rather than assume either drink will be stocked immediately in their neighborhood. There is currently no verified reason to visit stores looking for these two products before their announced 2027 launch windows.
The Bottom Line
Coca-Cola Cherry Lime and Coca-Cola Strawberry Float are confirmed upcoming products, with launches planned for February and summer 2027.
Established news outlets have reported that their flavor combinations are official, and that regular and Zero Sugar versions are coming. Exact launch dates, prices, packaging, and local store availability remain unconfirmed.
For soda enthusiasts, the announcement offers something new to anticipate, but the final verdict on taste and value will have to wait until the drinks actually reach shelves.
