If you were one of the people who tried Sprite Vanilla Frost last winter and have been wondering if it would return—good news. Coca-Cola is bringing it back. But here is the catch: it will only be available at Kroger stores, just like last time.
So if you are a fan of this bold seasonal twist on the classic lemon-lime soda, get ready—but you will need to wait a bit before it hits the shelves again.
When will Sprite Vanilla Frost be available?
Unfortunately, Sprite Vanilla Frost is not coming back right away. The limited-edition flavor is set to return for the winter season, meaning you will likely start seeing it in Kroger stores around late November or early December.
That might feel like a long wait, but if you missed it the first time, this is your chance to see what all the buzz was about.
Where can you buy Sprite Vanilla Frost?
This is a Kroger-exclusive release, which means you will not find it at other major grocery chains like:
- Walmart
- Target
- Publix
- Safeway
Only Kroger and stores under the Kroger umbrella will carry it. That includes chains like:
- Fry’s
- Ralphs
- King Soopers
- Harris Teeter
- Fred Meyer
So if you are near a Kroger store or one of its regional partners, you will be able to get your hands on it. Otherwise, your best bet might be asking a friend to pick one up—or checking online resale platforms once it launches.
What does Sprite Vanilla Frost taste like?
Sprite Vanilla Frost is exactly what it sounds like: a lemon-lime soda with a twist of vanilla flavor.
Coca-Cola first introduced this flavor last winter, and the reactions were mixed. Some people loved the creamy sweetness of the vanilla with the familiar citrusy Sprite taste. Others thought it felt like an odd combination.
The flavor was a bit polarizing, but it definitely stood out. For fans of more adventurous sodas, this one had a nostalgic, almost float-like taste.
If you are someone who enjoys creamy, sweet twists on regular sodas—like vanilla Coke or orange cream soda—you might want to give this one a try when it is back.
Why is Sprite doing seasonal flavors?
Coca-Cola has not traditionally leaned too heavily into seasonal soda flavors—especially not with Sprite. But that is starting to change.
Here is why:
- Seasonal releases drive excitement: People love trying new limited-time flavors, especially around the holidays.
- It follows the Starbucks trend: Think of how people look forward to Pumpkin Spice Lattes or Peppermint Mochas. Now that seasonal drinks are a thing, soda brands are jumping in too.
- More competition from other brands: Pepsi’s Mountain Dew constantly rolls out seasonal flavors across stores and restaurants. Coca-Cola is now giving fans something to look forward to, too.
So while Coca-Cola is not flooding shelves with wild flavors year-round, a seasonal release like Sprite Vanilla Frost gives fans something special—without changing the brand’s core offerings.
Will this flavor be offered nationally in the future?
Right now, there are no plans to bring Sprite Vanilla Frost to other stores nationwide. The drink will remain a Kroger-only exclusive, at least for this season.
That exclusivity might be part of the reason it has become such a talked-about flavor—when something is harder to find, people want to try it even more.
Still, if this seasonal flavor keeps gaining attention and fans, Coca-Cola might decide to widen the release in the future. But for now, it stays a seasonal surprise just for Kroger customers.
