The drink, featuring a “burst of sweet cherry” and “creamy vanilla” flavors, will be available in both original and sugar-free varieties, according to the release. It’s set to replace Pepsi Mango, which was introduced in March 2021, Nexstar reported.

Pepsi is introducing a new permanent flavor. Wild Cherry and Cream will roll out nationwide this month, coming roughly a year after Coca-Cola cancelled its own version of the flavor blend. Temporary new flavors are nothing new for soda giants,

Calling all Pepsi lovers, it’s time to raise a toast to 2025! The cola giant has just announced its newest creation: Pepsi Wild Cherry & Cream. Launching nationwide this January, Pepsi Wild Cherry & Cream combines the bold citrus flavor of Pepsi with indulgent cherry and creamy vanilla for a nostalgic twist.

The latest permanent Pepsi drinks come just months after Coca-Cola discontinued its cherry vanilla flavor on Sept. 4. The drink company posted the announcement on X that they discontinued Coca-Cola Cherry Vanilla “due to consumers' taste preferences and lifestyles constantly changing.” They also discontinued Diet Coke with Splenda in September.

Pepsi has pretty big news for people who love the soda (Coke fans, feel free to disregard this article). The brand will very soon be releasing a new — and permanent — flavor.

The original Pepsi Wild Cherry has been around since 1988, so it’s only natural that the brand would seek to put a distinctly modern twist on the nostalgic soda. In fact, Pepsi points to the recent resurgence of fruit-forward flavors as one driving inspiration behind the development of the Wild Cherry & Cream offering.

Pepsi is getting extra wild and extra sweet while jumping a new food flavor fad with its new permanent flavor, Pepsi Wild Cherry & Cream.