Mexican Coca-Cola

Mexican Coca-Cola

I remember a friend of mine encouraging me to try a Mexican Coke.  So, I gave in this year.  They are sold in Kroger and Meijer stores. You can find them roughly around 1.50 to 1.79 in the Mexican food section of your store.  Given that the small-refrigerated bottles of the American coke run about the same price, it is a deal. 

I’ve tried a few of them. 

I have to say the Mexican Coke has a smoother taste than the American Coke.   And, the biggest difference is the sugar in the Mexican formula.  The American Coke has a harsher taste than the Mexican Coke, but the American Coke seems to keep its fizz longer after putting it into ice cubes.  While the Mexican Coke taste better, it seems to go flat sooner.  However, the taste is so damn good in the Mexican formula.  I’d buy Mexican Coke in 2 liters if they sold them. 

I’d recommend a Mexican Coke if you have a dinner and need something to drink with it.  You will also need a bottle opener too, because the metal top does not screw off.  I’ve also noticed the Mexican Bottle seem to be thicker as well. 

Mexican Coke, more or less, is the American original formula before the Coke Company made the switch to the dreaded New Coke. When they switched back to “Classic Coke” they replaced the sugar with high-fructose corn syrup. So, what you're drinking in a Mexican Coke is what Coke tasted like back in the early 80s.

It is a shame we can’t get back to the sweet sugar taste of the Mexican Coke, but it is cheaper for restaurants and the Coke Company to use corn syrup.  I love the American Coke, but Mexican Coke is way better.  So, give it a try the next time you go to the store. 

Here is a review between the two Cokes.

It seems Canadian Coke is slightly different from American Coke as well.

These guys really like Mexican Coke over the Canadian Coke and the American Coke.

I do need to get my hands on a Canadian Coke though.

Side Note: I am also told that the Kosher Cokes (with the yellow caps) are really good too.  If I ever get a chance, during Passover, I will give this formula a try too.