Diet Dr. Pepper Cherry Chocolate: Can it Please Chocolate Lovers?

By Jody Morse, published Jan 22, 2008
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Call me a sucker but when I saw the commercial for Diet Dr. Pepper Cherry Chocolate, I just had to try it out. I love cherry soda and I love chocolate, so the idea of having the combination of both was simply wonderful. Would Diet Dr. Pepper Cherry Chocolate live up to my expectations? Can this soda please chocolate lovers or will it be nothing more than a disappointment? Here, I'll tell you what I think.

Diet Dr. Pepper Cherry Chocolate Soda Has a Unique Flavor

One of the things that cannot be denied about Diet Dr. Pepper Cherry Chocolate soda is that it has a very unique taste. I cannot even begin to think of what the unique flavor can be compared to. It is really out of this world - literally, nothing else tastes remotely similar. The unique flavor of Diet Dr. Pepper Cherry Chocolate may be enough of a reason to try this soda. However, I am not sure if the uniqueness that Dr. Pepper's Cherry Chocolate delivers is necessarily a good thing.

The Chocolate Flavor Seems to Overpower the Cherry Flavor

The first thing that I noticed about Diet Dr. Pepper Cherry Chocolate is that the chocolate flavor really seems to overpower the cherry flavor. Although this may sound like a good quality, it was simply not what I was expecting. I expected the soda to taste mainly like cherry, with a hint of chocolate... but the first time that I tasted it, I quickly learned that it was the opposite.

Diet Dr. Pepper Cherry Chocolate Only Tastes Good Cold

There's no doubt that any type of soda tastes best when it's cold. However, many sodas can easily be enjoyed even when they are warm. I tried Diet Dr. Pepper Cherry Chocolate twice, once when it was warm and after it had been refrigerated. My advice to you is don't bother tasting Diet Dr. Pepper Cherry Chocolate before it's cold. It's pretty disgusting.

You Probably Won't Enjoy it Unless You Prefer Diet Soda

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Diet Dr. Pepper Cherry Chocolate is the top of the line. It is the best soda I have ever had. I love chocolate and I love cherry and they are both there. For goodness sake, keep making it. It will go off the charts!

Posted on 05/23/2008 at 8:05:58 PM

 
I think it sounds great ! Where can I find this fabolus drink? (Cherry Chocolate Diet Dr Pepper)

Posted on 03/30/2008 at 5:03:11 PM

 
My mother raves about this drink. I think I'll have to break down and try it. Nice review!

Posted on 03/07/2008 at 8:03:08 PM

 
The new Dr. Pepper Cherry Chocolate was wonderful best I had in a long time to bad it didnt stay in the store when I went for it this week.Are you ever going to have it out again?? I would not mind if it came out all year round.

Posted on 03/06/2008 at 6:03:34 PM

 
This tastes great as a dessert drink. Add VODKA to it, Yum! I wouldn't want to drink it as an accompaniment to a meal because of the strong flavors. Otherwise I really really like it. I hope they make it available a few times a year, like Valentine's Day and Xmas.

Posted on 03/01/2008 at 9:03:20 PM

 
What a great article. I want some chocolate.

Posted on 02/04/2008 at 12:02:27 AM

 
It personally tasted like a liquid tootsie roll pop to me and some might think that would taste good but, ewww. I'm a chocaholic and like Diet DP but I can't handle this drink. Good review. Thanks.

Posted on 01/29/2008 at 9:01:56 AM

 
I'm really surprised you tasted so much chocolate. It smells chocolaty to me but the taste was definitely extremely cherry.

Posted on 01/27/2008 at 12:01:40 PM

 
Great review. I felt the same way about the Diet Dr Pepper Cherry Vanilla that came out a few years ago. I desperately wanted to love it - but it just tasted a bit weird.

Posted on 01/24/2008 at 3:01:43 AM

 
I think I'll pass!

Posted on 01/23/2008 at 3:01:05 PM

 
thanks for this honest review

Posted on 01/23/2008 at 1:01:17 PM

 
warm? eeeuuuwww

Posted on 01/23/2008 at 12:01:55 PM

 
Your review is great and what I expected of the soda -- I like Diet Dr. Pepper but I think I'll pass as intended. :-)

Posted on 01/23/2008 at 12:01:47 PM

 
Thanks for your honesty in describing how overpowering the chocolate flavor may be. One thing I find interesting about diet drinks is that people are very loyal to specific brands. Some people still buy only Tab! Other like Diet Pepsi but not Diet Coke. Then there are those who will only drink Diet Dr. Pepper. I wonder if there are certain personalities drawn to certain diet colas.... Super info!

Posted on 01/23/2008 at 10:01:56 AM

 
I just came from Starbucks where they had those cold TAZO iced teas but they had Splenda or whatever in them. All "diet" drinks are gross and probably defeat the purpose in the long run. I'm sure Cherry-Choc DP is no exception. Back in the 70s, Weight Watchers had a Chocolate soda that was "an acquired taste" and being a little kid who loved chocolate but needed to lose weight, I was a little confused by the concept.

Posted on 01/23/2008 at 10:01:25 AM

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