Pepsi Strawberries ‘n’ Cream Is the Best Zero Sugar Cola

Back in February 2025, a new zero-sugar Pepsi Strawberries ‘n’ Cream debuted across the pond exclusively at the UK grocery chain Tesco. In my initial coverage, I noted that this was the first zero-sugar Strawberry Pepsi to hit shelves since the 2008 discontinuation of Diet Pepsi Jazz Strawberries and Cream. (Stay tuned for my “What Was Pepsi Jazz? Why Was Pepsi Jazz?” explainer coming soon.)

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One year later, this zero-sugar Pepsi Strawberries ‘n’ Cream has expanded to many more stores and even movie theaters. The increase in availability also means that importers can reliably stock the soda in America where it belongs for the first time. Last month, I found a can at World Market (alongside a few other interesting drinks I’ve been reviewing). Let’s find out whether Pepsi should be making room in the American release schedule for this international variant.

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Pepsi Zero Sugar Strawberries ‘n’ Cream from the United Kingdom

Pros: Considering my previous experience with zero-sugar Pepsi from the United Kingdom, I had solidly “meh” hopes for this one–and I couldn’t be more wrong. I’m genuinely astounded at the rich creaminess and ripe strawberry flavor here. Pepsi Strawberries ‘n’ Cream is on par with the all-time champs at Alani Nu in successfully hiding the taste of artificial sweeteners.

Folks, Pepsi Strawberries ‘n’ Creme isn’t just the best zero-sugar Pepsi I’ve ever had; it’s the best zero-sugar cola I’ve ever had! What are we doing wrong in America that we have Prebiotic Pepsi instead of this? (Don’t answer that.)

Cons: This is sold in smaller cans than your standard American 12oz option. Why do we need moderation? There’s no sugar.

Credit: Griffin Parker / World Market

Rating:

10/10

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What other Pepsi variants are hiding in other countries?

Pepsi Strawberries ‘n’ Cream isn’t the first Pepsi-Cola variant exclusive to the United Kingdom by a long shot. Back in 2024, Brits were “lucky” enough to find the zero-sugar, zero-fun Pepsi Electric on shelves. Just last winter, Gingerbread Pepsi Zero Sugar was released alongside the equally terrifying Gingerbread Doritos. (That Gingerbread Pepsi actually was available stateside in 2024… exclusively as a giveaway prize; Sporked‘s own Tyler Bowers thought it had “great cookie-like flavor and a nice creaminess”, but he also liked Alani Nu’s Pumpkin Cream Energy so…) And in the normal flavor category, you can find Pepsi Lime Zero Sugar under the name “Pepsi Max Lime”.

A little closer to home, Maple Pepsi Zero Sugar is exclusive to our northern neighbors in Canada. I’m hoping to pick up a can from KC Soda Co. when I make my annual visit in a few weeks. You’ll see a review here on Sporked ASAP if I’m lucky enough to get my hands on it.