Sunday is National Hot Chocolate Day and, to celebrate, Pepsi is giving away free samples of its “Cocoa” Cola to soda fans. Through a contest on the beverage manufacturer’s Twitter account, fans can submit a photo of themselves along with a mug of hot chocolate. 2,500 competitors who do this will be rewarded with two cans of the next drink, an ironic approach with a cocoa-flavored drink. The contest only runs until February 1st.
According to the company, Pepsi “Cacau” Cola “is a delicious turnaround in nostalgia and reaches the right mix of cocoa and Pepsi cola. The milk chocolate base has vanilla tones, adding a creamy flavor to each sip. to enjoy while cozy on the couch or anytime you’re looking for a delicious treat to sweeten those winter days. “
Finally it’s National Hot Chocolate Day!
Share a photo of yourself snuggling up with some hot chocolate using #nationalhotchocolateday AND #pepsioffer for a chance to taste this amazing glue yourself. The first 2,500 to tweet will be rewarded with 2 cans. The offer ends on 2/1. pic.twitter.com/Hb6CcbDBnb
– Pepsi (@pepsi) January 31, 2021
“There is nothing more classic than hot chocolate on a winter’s day, but this year has been anything but typical,” said Pepsi marketing director Todd Kaplan in a press release announcing the drink for the first time. “So why not combine the delicious taste of a Pepsi with the delicious winter flavor of chocolate and marshmallow and bring an unexpected joy to our fans this season? We are confident that we won Pepsi “Cocoa” Cola and we can’t wait to put it in the hands of cola fans this winter. “
The company hosted similar content with its limited launch of the Pepsi Apple Pie last year, around Thanksgiving. This drink is now winning an insane prize in online markets like eBay.
“Failing to bake – especially this year – is nothing to be ashamed of, and we are celebrating those amateur bakers who are really trying their best during a unique holiday season,” said Kaplan in a separate statement last November. Pepsi Apple Pie, we are offering a refreshing and delicious touch to the traditional slice of apple pie, while ensuring that people have fun and don’t take themselves too seriously in the process. “