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Pepsi's Maple Syrup Cola: The Limited-Edition Flavor You Might Have Missed

Pepsi Maple Syrup Cola made a limited-time comeback in 2024, delighting IHOP diners nationwide. Credit: EconoTimes

Pepsi revived its limited-edition Maple Syrup Cola in collaboration with IHOP for a brief 2024 run. Originally launched in 2022, this unique soda returned to select IHOP locations, offering a sweet, syrup-infused twist that divided opinions among curious customers.

Pepsi’s Maple Syrup Cola: A Unique Collaboration With IHOP That Captured Breakfast Lovers' Attention

PepsiCo is well known for experimenting with its flagship soda by infusing it with flavors like vanilla, cherry, and even mango. The company also rolls out limited-edition varieties such as Pepsi Peach and Pepsi Lime. However, one flavor that may have slipped from memory is Pepsi Maple Syrup Cola, a unique creation launched in partnership with IHOP in 2022. Given IHOP’s reputation for serving some of the best chain restaurant pancakes, the collaboration made perfect sense, quickly catching the attention of breakfast enthusiasts.

The Pepsi Maple Syrup Cola was a minimal release, available to only 2,000 fans through a social media campaign on Instagram and X, formerly known as Twitter. Participants in the giveaway posted photos and videos of pancake stacks with the required hashtags, vying to taste the exclusive cola. One lucky fan was even selected to win a custom Pepsi Spout to pour the drink perfectly. The cola arrived in a box designed to look like a stack of pancakes, with the can itself featuring a unique design, mimicking syrup dripping down the sides. Reactions to the cola were mixed, with some enjoying it while others found the flavor too unusual.

Pepsi Maple Syrup Cola Returns in 2024, Offering a Sweet, Limited-Time Experience at IHOP

For those who missed the 2022 release, Pepsi Maple Syrup Cola returned in April 2024, again in collaboration with IHOP. This time, it was available at select IHOP locations for a limited time, allowing more customers to try the syrup-infused soda. Diners could even order it as a float, complete with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

As the new flavor reached a wider audience, opinions once again varied. Many remarked on the solid maple syrup aroma that hit them even before tasting the drink. Upon sipping, the maple flavor was prominent, enhancing the caramel notes of the Pepsi. Some customers appreciated the unique pairing with IHOP’s menu, while others found it overly sweet or gimmicky. Interestingly, several critics felt the soda worked better as a float. Ultimately, the reception was mixed, but the flavor’s exclusivity and novelty have left some hoping for its return in the future.

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