Product circa: 2024 and later winter seasons
Sprite's Cranberry version from many years ago was very good, and this product has proved successful enough to return at least one year so far for the winter season.
This stuff is really good, but I'm annoyed that I'm having such a hard time discerning its flavors. Beyond the cranberry, I can't tell what "spices" exists in this formula. It's possible that there are traditional baking spices in this, like clove or allspice, and they are simply toned down so much that they're barely recognizable. But by my tongue, I think it's more likely a bit of ginger and juniper that are added, maybe. Regardless, this is a real treat, and worth picking up a 12-pack each season.
I tried the winter 12-pack after reading this, and I get exactly what you mean about the spices staying in the background. To me the cranberry leads, with just a faint warm, ginger-like finish rather than a strong clove or cinnamon note. Did you notice it tasting more spiced when it was ice-cold, or did chilling seem to mute that part even more?
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