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What are some popular Cherry Cola brands?

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Widely sold cherry colas include Coca-Cola Cherry (Cherry Coke) and Pepsi Wild Cherry, plus craft and specialty brands such as Boylan Black Cherry, Zevia Cherry Cola, Jones Cherry Cola, Fentimans, Bawls and store brands. Cheerwine is a cherry soda rather than a classic cola. We do not rank them; taste is personal.

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In this article
  1. What are the main cherry cola brands?
  2. Which is the best cherry cola?
  3. What is the difference between cherry cola and cherry soda?
  4. What should you check on the label?
  5. Can you make cherry cola at home?
  6. What is cherry cola good for in drinks?

What are the main cherry cola brands?

This is a list of well-known examples, not a ranking:

Brand What it is
Coca-Cola Cherry (Cherry Coke) Cherry-flavored version of Coca-Cola; sugar-free versions exist in some markets
Pepsi Wild Cherry PepsiCo’s cherry cola; a Pepsi Zero Sugar Wild Cherry version is also sold
Boylan Black Cherry Glass-bottle soda from Boylan Bottling Company
Zevia Cherry Cola Zero-sugar cherry cola, sweetened with stevia and monk fruit per retailer listings
Jones Cherry Cola Cherry cola from Jones Soda
Bawls Cherry Cola Caffeinated cola brand
Fentimans Cherry Cola Botanically brewed British brand
Olipop Cherry Cola Lower-sugar prebiotic soda
Store brands Many supermarkets sell their own cherry cola

Availability changes by country and store, so use this as a shopping idea list.

Which is the best cherry cola?

There is no objective best. Pick by what you want: a classic mass-market flavor (Cherry Coke or Pepsi Wild Cherry), a less sweet craft taste (Boylan, Fentimans), or fewer sugars (Zevia, Olipop, or the zero-sugar versions). A blind tasting with friends is the most reliable test.

What is the difference between cherry cola and cherry soda?

Cherry cola is a cola (with caramel and spice flavors) that has cherry added. A cherry soda has no cola base. Cheerwine is a cherry-flavored soda that is often sold next to cherry colas, but it is usually described as a cherry soda rather than a cola.

What should you check on the label?

  • Sugar and calories per serving: compare the same size can or bottle.
  • Sweetener: sugar, high fructose corn syrup, stevia or artificial sweeteners.
  • Caffeine: most colas have some; check if you avoid it, and do not assume a zero-sugar version is caffeine free.
  • Flavor source: natural or artificial flavor wording.

Can you make cherry cola at home?

The easy way is to add a splash of cherry juice or cherry syrup to regular cola, or to add a few maraschino cherries and a spoonful of their syrup to a glass. This is a simple mix, not a copy of any brand.

What is cherry cola good for in drinks?

It works in a cherry cola float with vanilla ice cream or as a mixer for non-alcoholic mocktails. If you add alcohol, drink responsibly.

People also ask

What are the most popular cherry cola brands?

Coca-Cola Cherry and Pepsi Wild Cherry are the best known, along with Boylan, Zevia, Jones, Fentimans, Bawls and store brands.

Is Cheerwine a cherry cola?

It is usually described as a cherry soda. It is sold alongside cherry colas but is not a classic cola.

Is there a sugar-free cherry cola?

Yes. Yes. Pepsi Zero Sugar Wild Cherry exists, and Zevia sells a zero-sugar cherry cola.

General information only, not medical advice. If you have a health condition or are pregnant, ask your doctor before changing what you drink.
Written by Drinks Type Editorial Team · Published Nov 7, 2024 · Updated Nov 5, 2026
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