Coca-Cola debuts exclusive Fanta Vanilla Cherry Spritz for July
Coca-Cola created Fanta Vanilla Cherry Spritz exclusively for Noodles & Company, launching July 1 during Mac & Cheese Month. The limited-time soda blends Fanta Cherry, Sprite Vanilla, and Minute Maid Cherry Limeade to complement the chain's creamy mac and cheese. It is available nationwide only at Noodles & Company in regular and zero-sugar versions.
Key Takeaways
- Fanta Vanilla Cherry Spritz debuts July 1 exclusively at Noodles & Company locations nationwide.
- Coca-Cola blended Fanta Cherry, Sprite Vanilla, and Minute Maid Cherry Limeade to pair with mac and cheese.
- The drink comes in regular and zero-sugar options for a limited time during July.
- Weekly Mac & Cheese deals and a July 14 Rewards offer run alongside the new beverage.
- Menu-paired sodas like this one turn drinks into a signature part of the dining experience.
What Is Fanta Vanilla Cherry Spritz?
Fanta Vanilla Cherry Spritz is a custom Coca-Cola beverage built only for Noodles & Company guests. According to Allrecipes, it mixes the sweet-tart profile of Fanta Cherry with smooth Sprite Vanilla and the bright citrus of Minute Maid Cherry Limeade.
The result is a refreshing combination of sweet cherry notes, subtle vanilla, and bright citrus. Coca-Cola designed it to balance the rich, creamy flavors of dishes like Creamy Cheddar Mac & Cheese, Garlic Bacon Crunch Mac & Cheese, and Pulled Pork BBQ Mac & Cheese.
Where Can You Get Fanta Vanilla Cherry Spritz?
You will not find this flavor in grocery aisles or vending machines. QSR Magazine reports that Fanta Vanilla Cherry Spritz becomes available July 1 only at Noodles & Company restaurants nationwide.
Both regular and zero-sugar versions are on the menu for a limited time during Mac & Cheese Month. If you want to try it, plan a visit before July ends, because the chain is treating the soda as a seasonal exclusive rather than a permanent fountain option.
Why Did Coca-Cola Partner With Noodles & Company?
Noodles & Company calls itself the only restaurant chain with a dedicated Mac Menu, and July marks 30 years of mac-and-cheese expertise for the brand. Stacy Moss, vice president of marketing at Noodles & Company, said the company wanted something truly unique when it partnered with Coca-Cola on Mac & Cheese Month.
Trend Hunter frames the launch as part of a broader shift toward menu-paired beverages—custom drinks crafted around signature entrees to strengthen meal attachment and brand identity. Exclusive restaurant sodas also give chains a defensible point of distinction while letting beverage partners test new flavor blends in high-traffic settings.
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What Mac & Cheese Deals Run in July?
The new soda arrives alongside a full month of mac-and-cheese promotions. On National Mac & Cheese Day, July 14, Noodles Rewards members can get any Mac entrée 50% off with the purchase of any entrée.
Additional weekly offers include $5 Creamy Cheddar Mac & Cheese on July 6, $10 Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese on July 13, $10 Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese on July 20, and $3 off any Mac entrée on July 27. Together, the drink and deals give guests multiple reasons to visit before the limited-time Fanta Vanilla Cherry Spritz disappears.