Is it just us, or does the holiday season taste a little different when your favorite soda is missing from the shelf? Every year, a few festive flavors show up, a few disappear and a few become the stuff of legend. This year, some drinks are gone for good, one is reportedly on its way back, and one has a group of devoted fans still campaigning.

The details come from a report by Daniel Kline for TheStreet, published September 27, 2026 and updated September 29. Here is what it says about the holiday sodas we have lost, the ones we might get back and the one that still has its fans.

Coca-Cola Cinnamon

Coca-Cola Cinnamon launched in 2019 and was last sold after 2020. According to the report, it has not been sold since. That means it came and went in only a couple of holiday seasons, which is a short run for something that many people remember fondly.

A cinnamon cola sounds like it was made for cold evenings and cozy kitchens, and for those who enjoyed it, there is no real substitute. If you are still hoping it will pop up again, the report offers no sign that it will.

Sierra Mist Cranberry Splash

This one has a sadder ending. The report says Sierra Mist Cranberry Splash was discontinued in 2023, when PepsiCo dropped Sierra Mist for Starry. When a brand is replaced, its seasonal spin-offs usually go with it, and that is what happened here.

If you were a fan of that tart, bubbly cranberry twist with your holiday dinner, you may feel like it was taken away without much warning. That is one of the funny things about nostalgia: you often do not notice how much you liked something until it is gone.

Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry, A Reported Comeback

Now for some good news, with a caveat. According to the report, Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry is reportedly returning in mid-October 2026. The article notes that Coca-Cola has not officially confirmed the return, so this is a case of “reportedly” and not “definitely.”

If the flavor is on the way, it could land on shelves around now. Since nothing is official, the best way to find out is to check your local grocery stores and look at the drink case yourself. If you spot it, you will know the rumor was true. If you do not, it may simply not have reached your area yet, or the plans may be different from what was reported.

TaB And The Fans Who Will Not Quit

Then there is TaB. The report says TaB was discontinued in 2020, and that the SaveTaBSoda Committee formed to push for its return. So far, according to the article, Coca-Cola has not brought it back.

It takes a special kind of loyalty to organize around a soda, but anyone who has had a favorite product vanish can understand it. The report says the committee formed to push for its return, and as of the article, that push has not paid off.

The Pattern Behind The Vanishing Act

Put these four drinks side by side and a pattern shows up. Two were holiday editions that left the shelves and stayed gone. One is reportedly coming back, though the company has not said so. And one was pulled in 2020 and has fans who still wish it were back. Coca-Cola Cinnamon and TaB both went away around the same time, according to the report, which is a good reminder of how quickly a favorite can disappear.

That is what makes the Sprite news interesting. Seasonal flavors can come back, but nothing is guaranteed until the company makes it official. If you are a fan of that spiced cranberry taste, hope for the best and keep an eye on the shelves.

What To Do If A Favorite Flavor Is Gone

• Check the shelves more than once. Seasonal drinks often arrive in waves, so a store that does not have it today may have it next week.
• Ask the store manager. Managers can sometimes tell you whether a product is expected, and a request helps them know that customers are looking.
• Be careful with online sellers. If someone is selling a discontinued soda online, look closely at the price, the seller and the expiration date. Old drinks do not last forever, and a bargain is not a bargain if the bottle is flat or expired.
• Tell the company. Many beverage makers have customer service pages. A polite note will not guarantee anything, but companies do pay attention to what customers ask for.
• Try a homemade version. If it is the cinnamon or cranberry flavor you miss, you can make a festive drink at home with sparkling water and flavors you enjoy. It will not be the same, but it can bring back a little of the feeling.

Why We Miss These Things

A holiday soda is a small thing, but small things are what holiday memories are made of. The fizz at a family table, the red cup at a party, the can you grabbed on the way to the car. When those details change, we notice.

So here is to the sodas that are gone, the one that might be back and the fans who are still waving the flag. And if your favorite does return this season, be sure to pour a glass for the memory.

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