Does any one remember Holiday spice Pepsi two years ago?

Question

I wonder what one would add to pepsi to make it taste like that? Or what are some other things to add to pepsi to make it taste better/different?

Answer 1

yes i remember it

I think it was flavored with Cinnamon and ginger

Answer 2

I remember it well. I still have one can of it for posterity (don't know why I kept it but I am glad I did). Anyway - I tried several times to replicate the flavor and you can't really do it. Spiced rum really doesn't do it. Comes close... but not really. The thing in PHS that made it unique I think was ginger and a hint of cinnamon. That is what I was able to extract in flavor anyway. Grab yourself some Pepsi (or other cola if you so desire) and experiment with adding food grade essential oil of ginger and cinnamon. This will be harder to find (you can't just find oil of ginger in the grocer's aisle - you may be able to find oil of cinnamon). Be a little more generous on the ginger than the cinnamon but keep the amounts small - essential oil is very powerful stuff and the flavor may be to strong if you use too much (I am talking drops not spoons). If you like the alcohol route then add the oils to some rum or spiced rum first then do your mixed drink. Or go find some ginger brandy or ginger liquer and some aspect of cinnamon schnapps and mix from there. If you can't find the oils use the ground powder spice of ginger and cinnamon in the grocer's aisle. Be careful of the ginger it will have a strong reaction with your carbonated beverage. That is the best I can do for you. Feel free to send me an email or message if you like or reply through this forum. I will be attempting to develop a recipe this season. I will try to post it if I develop it in actual measurements. Blessings on your season.

Answer 3

I remember it, but I couldn't tell you want to put in it. It seemed to have a "nutmeg" flavor added.

"Just in time for the holidays, Pepsi will launch Pepsi Holiday Spice - Pepsi-Cola with a spicy finish of ginger and cinnamon - to give consumers a new seasonal treat during a time of celebration."