With the heightened awareness of the damaging chemicals and unhealthy ingredients in soda, various companies have attempted to create healthy alternatives to drinks that may satisfy a soda craving.
However, no other brand does it quite like Olipop does, they’ve crafted a line of fizzy fun that’s as good for your taste buds as it is for your body. Olipop has reinvented the traditional sodas we know and love but substitute the harmful components with safer ingredients.
Olipop is low-sugar, low calorie, has no artificial sweeteners, and it is infused with plant fiber, prebiotics, and other botanicals. These benefits allow consumers to feel better about what they put into their body. Here are my personal rankings of honorable mentions and the top five flavors Olipop has to offer.
Honorable Recreations: Vintage Cola, Doctor Goodwin, and Lemon Lime
Vintage Cola, Doctor Goodwin, and Lemon Lime are all inspired recreations of the classic sodas Coca-Cola, Dr. Pepper, and Sprite. While they have better qualities of other sodas, whether they taste the same as the original is debatable. Doctor Goodwin and Vintage Cola are both enjoyable flavors on their own, but I wouldn’t say their taste matches up to the timeless flavors they are named after. The first taste of these darker soda’s comes off very similar to their original, but it becomes clear that it doesn’t quite hit the mark of their namesakes, slightly bringing down the enjoyment factor. On the other hand, Lemon Lime could be put into a Sprite can and no one would know the difference. Lemon Lime is definitely the closest to the soda Olipop is attempting to imitate.
5.Cherry Vanilla
This amalgam of tart cherries and sweet vanilla creates a unique but savory taste in the soda landscape. This soda has a very strong cherry flavoring that hits hard early in the sip. The involvement of vanilla was an excellent choice as it ironically is the cherry on top; this addition smooths out the acidity from the cherry and is what makes the soda worth trying when testing out some of Olipop’s better options.
4.Tropical Punch
Based on the hawaiian or fruit punch you had in your childhood, Tropical Punch is not just a healthier alternative, but it is better tasting as well. With a cleaner, less processed taste, the pineapple, passion fruit, mandarin, and apple juice come out as a refreshing and more natural flavor. Its fruity tang comes with a nostalgic taste that takes you back to your youth.
3.Orange Cream Soda
Regular cream sodas tend to be overwhelmingly sugary, bland, and leave a heavy feeling. The opposite is apparent in Olipop’s Orange Cream Soda–its citrusy flavor counteracts the usual heaviness from traditional cream sodas. A rich, yet light blend that leaves a savorable taste in your mouth, making this a flavor you do not want to miss.
2.Peaches and Cream
This succulent soda, which you might have tried last summer under the name “Barbie,” is back on the shelves with a new name. A fusion of peaches and smooth cream, this soda’s strong sweet flavor leaves a refreshing piquancy in your mouth while transporting you to a warm sunny day, enjoyable all year round. If you are looking for a strong peach taste, this might not be the soda for you. Regardless, the flavor is still incredible, just not as peachy as you might expect.
1. Strawberry Vanilla
By now you might have noticed a bias towards vanilla and cream Olipop sodas, but is it really a personal preference, or is it just what the brand does best? The vanilla in this flavor adds a creamy richness while combining with a fruity kick. This flavor is not as sweet as Peaches and Cream, and instead is the perfect balance of delectable flavor without feeling the overwhelming sugar rush of conventional sodas. Definitely pick this one up wherever Olipop is available.
