Review: Coke Zero Holiday Creamy Vanilla, my favorite new soda of 2025, is finally back

I didn’t buy enough Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Holiday Creamy Vanilla when it was in stores last year. I won’t make that mistake again now that the seasonal flavor is back for its second year.

The cost

Available in 20 oz. bottles and 12-packs of cans, the two varieties of Holiday Creamy Vanilla should be priced the same as other Coke flavors.

Past coverage

I reviewed Coca-Cola Holiday Creamy Vanilla in November 2025.

The pics

Coca-Cola Holiday Creamy Vanilla and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Holiday Creamy Vanilla. / Snackology

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What I said then

For the life of me, I can’t figure out what makes Coke Zero Holiday Creamy Vanilla different from Vanilla Coke Zero. This soda is an excellent take on a vanilla-flavored Coke Zero, but I’m not sure what makes it seasonal. Maybe it’s the cozy warmth of vanilla?

If you’re looking to solve the mystery of Coke Zero Holiday Creamy Vanilla, you’re gonna be out of luck on this one. But if you’re a fan of Vanilla Coke Zero and also enjoy stocking some cans with a “seasonal twist” to share with your friends and family during the holidays, you won’t be disappointed with this flavor.

Any new thoughts?

When I first reviewed Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Holiday Creamy Vanilla, I gave it a 4 out of 5 Snack Score. By the time I reached the end of December, though, I had become such a fan of the soda that I named it Snackology’s Best New Soda of 2025.

“For the life of me, I can’t figure out what sets Coke Zero Holiday Creamy Vanilla apart from normal Coke Zero Vanilla, but I love it,” I wrote then.