'I tried new 7UP Pink Lemonade flavour and was left surprised by one thing'

There's nothing much more exciting to food and drink lovers than a fresh flavour of your favourite snack or beverage, such as the new Starbucks flavour spotted at Sainsbury's. That's why I was pleased when I managed to get my hands on a bottle of the recently released 7UP Pink Lemonade flavour – but did it live up to my expectations?

The 7UP Pink Lemonade is the latest zero-sugar addition to the 7UP range that’s apparently "tailor-made for sun-soaked afternoons".It's a blend of zesty lemon, lime and raspberry, and is designed to be served straight from the fridge, poured over ice, or used as a vibrant mixer in summer cocktails and mocktails.

I decided to try it just on its own on my lunch break and I was very pleasantly surprised by how light and fruity it was.

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Some pink lemonades can often be too sharp or sweet, but this was the perfect blend and slipped down a treat, especially in this hot weather we've been having.

It's also a great alternative for those trying not to drink Cola-Cola or Diet Coke, as it's caffeine-free.

There's also no preservatives and no artificial colourings in it, which can only be a good thing of course.

People online have also been loving the flavour, with the popular @greedysisterz_review_snacks Instagram account branding it "refreshing" and "perfect for a sunny day".

One follower of the account admitted they also "loved" the drink, while another added: "It's so refreshing".

Meanwhile, fellow Instagram account @soft_drinks_worldwide also was a fan, writing: "This 7-Up is a little sweeter than most pink lemonades I’ve had, which balances the sharp citrus’s taste well.

"All in all, pretty good drink, and always nice to see new flavours added to the UK market. I hope this one stays."

Ben Parker, VP Sales – Off Trade, Carlsberg Britvic, said: “7UP Pink Lemonade represents a fresh twist for what is such a popular brand.

"As one of the largest brands in the fruit-flavoured carbonates retail space, bringing in £77 million in Retail Sales Value, it presents an exciting opportunity for consumers and retailers.

"We want to continue growing the category with exciting innovation, offering a drink that not only delivers on taste but also visually stands out on shelves to catch the eye of shoppers.

He added: "We really look forward to seeing consumers trying the product and retailers and stockists benefiting from a launch that creates a buzz in the soft drinks space.”

7UP Pink Lemonade is available for shoppers to buy at Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Amazon and Ocado with plans to roll out to additional retailers soon.