Diet Coke Lime facts for kids
| Type | Lime flavored, Citrus flavored Cola Cola |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | The Coca-Cola Company |
| Country of origin | USA, UK |
| Introduced | 2004, 2007, |
| Discontinued | 2018 (United States; replaced with Diet Coke Ginger Lime) |
| Variants | Coke with Lime, Diet Coke with Citrus Zest |
| Related products | Coca-Cola with Lime |
Diet Coke Lime is a special soda from The Coca-Cola Company. It has a refreshing lime flavor mixed with the classic taste of Diet Coke. This drink first appeared in 2004. It was launched at the same time as Coca-Cola with Lime.
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The Story of Diet Coke Lime
Diet Coke Lime has had an interesting journey around the world. It was first introduced in 2004 in North America. People really enjoyed its zesty taste.
Changes in the UK
In the United Kingdom, Diet Coke Lime was discontinued in early 2007. At that time, Diet Coke with Lemon was also stopped. Both were replaced by a new drink called Diet Coke with Citrus Zest. This new drink combined both lime and lemon flavors.
Freestyle Machines and Sales
In 2009, special soda machines called Coca-Cola Freestyle started appearing. These machines let you mix many different flavors. They offered Coca-Cola with Lime and its diet version. The regular Coca-Cola with Lime was later stopped. However, the Diet Coke version continued to sell well for many years.
Where is it Now?
In the United States, Diet Coke Lime was discontinued in 2018. It was replaced by a new flavor, Diet Coke Ginger Lime. But in Canada, Diet Coke Lime is still quite popular. It continues to be sold there. Interestingly, in 2020, the lime flavor returned to the UK. It came back under a new name: "Sublime Lime."
Images for kids
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An empty Diet Coke with Lime bottle.
