What makes Mexican Sprite Mexican?
John Castro
Updated on April 30, 2026
Mexican Sprite is a classic lemon lime soda made with real pure cane sugar.
What is different about Mexican Sprite?
Although we are talking about the same amount (39 grams), Mexican soda is sweetened with sugar, while American soda contains high fructose corn syrup.What makes a soda Mexican?
This difference in taste is due to the fact that American-made Coke switched over to using high fructose corn syrup as a sweetening agent in 1980. Mexican Coke continued using cane sugar to sweeten its version. Another noticeable difference between the two products is the container.Is Mexican soda different?
Some soda fans even say that Mexican Coke is bubblier and more effervescent. However, there is a real, measurable difference between Coke from the two countries, and it's listed on the label: The sweetener. American Coke is made with high-fructose corn syrup, while Mexican Coke is made with cane sugar.What makes Mexican Coke different?
Mexican Coca-Cola uses cane sugar. According to the Food Network, cane sugar is less processed than high-fructose corn syrup. So, for those who would prefer to drink a more natural version of the product, that one swap alone is enough to switch from American to Mexican Coke.Mexican Sprite Review (Soda Tasting #93)
Does Mexican Sprite taste different?
The Mexican Sprite had actual citrus flavor that the American ones lacked. They were barely even SIMILAR. However, all three were cloying to our taste. The Mexican Sprite would be good with a decent gin; the American ones just wouldn't work.What is the most popular soda in Mexico?
Coca-Cola is the most popular soft drink company in Mexico. Although Coca-Cola is popular across Latin America, it is especially so in Mexico. Drinking Coke “is a ritual, like drinking red wine for the French,” is a common refrain in Mexico.What is special about Mexican Coke?
Mexican Coca-Cola has become popular in the United States due to its characteristic flavor, which results from being made with cane sugar instead of the high-fructose corn syrup used in the U.S. since the early 1980s.Why is it called Mexican Coke?
MexiCoke, as it is also called, is imported from Mexico and is sweetened by pure cane sugar, rather than the corn syrup found in the American version. Devotees say it delivers a sugar-infused, caffeine-amplified buzz, which is a particular draw for stay-up-all-night coders, writers and musicians.Why does McDonald's Coke taste better?
While most fast food restaurants have their Coca-Cola syrup delivered to them in plastic bags, McDonald's gets their syrup specially delivered in stainless steel tanks. The special tanks keep the syrup fresh and protect it from light, temperature, air, and anything else that might take away from its delicious flavor.Why did Mexican Coke stop using cane sugar?
The Mexican Coke trade warThe Mexican soda industry has always preferred sugar in its beverages because it aids the country's sugar industry. In 1997, Mexico passed a tariff on high-fructose corn syrup to prop up the sugar industry because of the competition posed by corn syrup.