It’s finally summer in Canada, and Coca-Cola Ltd. is ready with some exciting, new refreshment for your summer moments.

The company announced the addition of several new drinks at their #SummerOfCocaCola event last week. Local Toronto media and influencers took advantage of a warm Spring evening at the company’s Canadian head office to try some of Coca-Cola’s newest innovations.

The event was the official launch of some key brands and drink varieties in the Canadian market. Among them included smartwater sparkling flavours, Coca-Cola specialty soda, Simply Watermelon, Simply Peach, and a brand new Simply Almond beverage.

In fact, Simply Almond will be Coca-Cola Canada’s first beverage in the plant-based category. 

“This is an exciting time at Coca-Cola,” said Angie Balian, Vice President, Commercial and Franchise Leadership at Coca-Cola Ltd. “We’re revealing some of the biggest innovations we’ve seen in years and are thrilled to offer more options to Canadians.”

The new flavours and brands that Canadians can now find on store shelves include:

-          Simply Watermelon, Simply Peach and Simply Almond beverage

-          Coca-Cola Specialty Soda in British Columbia Raspberry and Georgia Peach

-          Barqs Spiced Cherry, Cream Soda and Root Beer

-          smartwater sparkling flavours in Strawberry Blood Orange, Fuji Apple Pear and Raspberry Rose

-          fruitwater in Black Cherry Vanilla, Peach Mango, Raspberry Watermelon

-          Fresca Sparkling Soda Water in Peach Citrus, Grapefruit Citrus and Black Cherry Citrus

All drinks have officially hit the Canadian market and can be found in stores across Canada.

You can follow the hashtag #SummerofCocaCola and share how you’re enjoying your favourite Coca-Cola beverages this summer. Whether you need a quick refresh, are looking for a new cocktail recipe or want to get creative with your summer BBQ, Coca-Cola is creating more choice and opportunity.

“At the end of the day Canadians are just looking for more choice,” Balian added. “And, we’re making that a reality.”