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To ask if there is a decent substitute for Coca Cola?

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ShabbyAbby · 04/04/2019 20:12

Me and Coca Cola (the full sugar kind, with red and white packaging some call "full fat") have had a love affair for 2 decades now. But the price is leaving me feeling a bit bitter now, and I'm wondering if I'm just falling for the brand I know because, well, I know it? Is there a valid alternative though? Tia x

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Cushellekoala · 05/04/2019 12:23

Im a Diet coke fan. It has to be actual diet coke no imposter diet cokes! I don't even like coca cola light when i go abroad cos it tastes different. If water as a pp has suggested was any way a suitable substitute i would be a lot richer and healthier!!

Numptysod · 05/04/2019 12:24

Go bold turkey you won’t miss it, and if you have some it pure sugar my teeth can’t stand it!

Nanny0gg · 05/04/2019 12:48

No.

Only alternative is a totally different drink
Any other form of coke or cola is disgusting.

PinkSparklyPussyCat · 05/04/2019 12:49

I've stuck with Coke, there's nothing else that tastes quite like it. I won't give it up, as my 2 or 3 cans a week aren't going to hurt me! Diet drinks are vile, hence only drinking Coke when I go out now.

Geekster1963 · 05/04/2019 13:15

The Aldi version isn't too bad but it's still not the same. I buy a one litre bottle of Coca Cola a week and drink it at the weekend. I have tried alternatives but none of them are as nice. Yes it's not good for me but at least it's not full of sweetners.

femidom12 · 05/04/2019 13:22

These people telling you to give it up. FFS we know it's no good for you are we not allowed to have any vices! Bore off.

TotalNoob · 05/04/2019 13:33

Maybe do what you have to do when changing to a different baby formula milk - pour Coca Cola and add a bit of Aldi cola, then next time gradually reduce the Coca Cola and increase the Aldi stuff until it’s 100% Aldi and you won’t even know the difference.

You’re welcome.

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