This Cheesy New Coke Will Leave Your Mouth Watering!
Introduction
The beverage industry is no stranger to unusual flavors. From pumpkin spice lattes to celery sodas, companies are constantly innovating to capture consumers' interest with the next big thing. However, one beverage creator may have recently taken flavor experimentation a step too far with its latest offering - cheese-infused Coca-Cola.
This quirky new variety is exactly what it sounds like: the classic Coca-Cola taste infused with gooey, creamy cheese flavors. And it seems that what was likely created as a publicity stunt has quickly exploded in popularity, taking the beverage world by storm and leaving tastebuds confused, intrigued, and above all, curious for a sip.
The Unlikely Origins of Cheese Coke
Cheese Coke was unexpectedly unveiled earlier this year by Rocket Fizz, a specialty soda shop based in California. Owners Rob Powills and Ryan Morgan released this odd soda flavor in line with the company’s long-standing tradition of creating unique and adventurous soda flavors ranging from buffalo wing to autumnal pumpkin latte.
While this wasn't Rocket Fizz's first rodeo with unexpected soda flavors, Cheese Coke left even the most seasoned palette surprised. Powills claimed the inspiration came from excessive soda experimentation during the Covid-19 lockdowns - but not even the pandemic can truly explain this cheese-infused twist on a classic.
Blowing Up on Social Media
Regardless of the unconventional - and frankly unanticipated - flavor choice, Cheese Coke quickly took social media by storm shortly after its release. Seemingly overnight, TikToks, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts featuring taste tests of the soda accumulated millions of views and shares.
Likely fueled by morbid curiosity around how exactly cheese flavors could complement the tart, fizzy profile of Coke, the beverage practically broke the internet as people rushed to try the latest abomination...I mean innovation.
Reviews were polarizing. Some found the blend oddly addictive and delightful, while others likened it to vomit or curdled dairy. Despite mixed reviews, Cheese Coke became a trending topic on Twitter and the app store sensation of the moment as people sought to share their hot takes - both delighted and disgusted.
So What Does it Actually Taste Like?
Okay, okay - but what does this Franken-beverage actually taste like?
The first sip is true to the classic Coca-Cola taste - fizzy, sweet, with those familiar cola nut undertones. But you only get a split second to enjoy the OG flavor before the cheese hits.
The cheese flavor explodes onto your palette - but not in an entirely unpleasant way. Imagine a sweet, orange cream cheese flavor blending with the acidic Coke base. The best descriptors offered by tasters seem to compare it to cheese powder or Kraft mac and cheese, with an aftertaste akin to movie theater nacho cheese.
In true Coke fashion, that familiar fizzy tingle remains throughout each sip. But in place of refreshment is an almost creamy, fatty mouthfeel. The flavors seem inexplicably complementary, and while not what anyone would call delicious, it definitely elicits an unexpected craving for more.
Everyone Wants a Taste
It's no secret that outrageous foods and flavors tend to go viral these days. And Cheese Coke has all the perfect ingredients - humor, shock value, and intrigue. So it's no wonder this novelty beverage has absolutely explodes in popularity.
Following the initial social media hype, traditional media outlets like Buzzfeed, Vice, and Daily Mail picked up the story of the cheese-ified soda. Rocket Fizz found itself overwhelmed by a tsunami of online orders as everyone from major YouTuber personalities to ordinary soda fans rushed to taste test the drink.
The bizarre beverage even got a celebrity endorsement when iconic rocker Ozzy Osbourne declared his love of Cheese Coke. Clearly, Cheese Coke has made quite the impression!
Where to Get It
The supply of Cheese Coke initially struggled to keep up with extreme demand, frequently selling out in minutes as Rocket Fizz feverishly worked to produce more.
Luckily, they've since expanded production capacity to better meet demand. Cheese Coke is currently primarily available via online order through the Rocket Fizz website, shipping flat-rate nationwide across the US. A four-pack sells for $12.99 plus shipping. International shipping may be possible through certain third parties.
Some select Rocket Fizz retail locations reported having limited-edition Cheese Coke bottles in store - though prepared to see lines out the door! A few offbeat soda specialty stores also offer their own takes on cheese soda, though none with the exact Rocket Fizz formula that started it all.
Make cheese Coke at home?
It's also possible to make cheese Coke at home by adding a few dashes of liquid cheese flavoring into regular Coke. But good luck replicating the Rocket Fizz origins of this trending taste!
What Cheese Coke Means for the Future of Soda
While reactions remain polarized, one thing is clear - Cheese Coke has made quite the unexpected impact in its short life so far. This unprecedented flavor mashup has achieved viral fame and may signal an openness to more experimental sodas.
If such an odd combination like fizzy cheese cola can take off, it seems consumers are more willing than ever to welcome unusual soda varieties to the mainstream stage. Could Ranch Mountain Dew or Pickle Pepsi be next?
Regardless of what wacky varieties this inspires in the future, Cheese Coke has already cemented its place in the soda zeitgeist. It's earned appreciators and haters worldwide while occupying headlines for months.
For those curious about this cheese-ified Coke, it's clearly not to everyone's tastes. But love it or hate it, you have to respect the innovative spirit that Cheese Coke represents taking the beverage world by storm.
Conclusion
While infusing Coca-Cola with gooey cheese flavors may sound completely unfathomable at first, Rocket Fizz managed to make it a reality earlier this year. The specialty soda company took a risk on this ultra-bizarre blend that miraculously seemed to complement both the creamy dairy flavors and acidic cola surprisingly well.
What originated as an experimental pandemic passion project quickly captivated consumer interest and exploded in viral popularity across social media platforms. Everyone and their mother suddenly needed to get their hands on Cheese Coke - whether motivated by genuine curiosity or just morbid disgust.
Of course, tastes remain sharply polarized when it comes to this unlikely soda Frankenstein creation. But trends show consumers opening up more than ever to outrageous flavors in their beverages.
So say cheese and bottle up - because Cheese Coke has cemented its place in soda history and may have just cracked open the door for even wackier varieties to come. The beverage world may never be the same thanks to this cheesy twist on a classic.
