An Unexpected Drinks Crossover
Two of the most recognisable brands in the UK drinks aisle have been combined in a new digital concept. The image proposes a fusion of Diet Coke and Ribena Blackcurrant, two drinks with vastly different histories and market positions. One is a global zero-sugar cola. The other is a classic British blackcurrant cordial.
The idea isn’t entirely without precedent in pubs and bars. A ‘diesel’ or ‘Coke and black’ has long been a simple mix of draught cola and a dash of blackcurrant cordial, ordered at the bar. This mockup, however, imagines it as a pre-mixed, official product available in the familiar 500ml bottle format found in every chiller cabinet in the country.
How It Fits the Diet Coke Range
Coca-Cola’s approach to Diet Coke flavours in the UK has always been cautious. The range is small and consistent. For years, the core offering has consisted of the original Diet Coke, a caffeine-free version, and a single fruit flavour: Cherry.
There is no sprawling portfolio of exotic variants. The brand sticks to what it knows. A blackcurrant version would represent a significant departure, being only the second mainstream fruit flavour to join the permanent line-up. It would be a major move. It would double the current fruit offering.
The Bottle Design
The design is a straightforward blend of two powerful brand identities. It uses the standard silver plastic bottle of Diet Coke as its base. The iconic red Diet Coke logotype is present, but it sits on a background of deep Ribena purple, which also extends to the bottle cap.
Beneath the main logo, the word ‘Ribena’ appears in its own distinctive, rounded typeface, alongside the flavour signifier ‘Blackcurrant’. The overall effect is clean and professional, suggesting a product that could plausibly sit on a real supermarket shelf. It feels familiar.
What the real range looks like
The official UK Diet Coke range is currently very focused. It includes the original Diet Coke, Diet Coke Cherry (also available in a 2l bottle), and Diet Coke No Caffeine. A Ribena Blackcurrant flavour would be the first new fruit variant alongside Cherry in the core lineup.
- Diet Coke
- Diet Coke Cherry
- Diet Coke Cherry 2l
- Diet Coke No Caffeine
Frequently asked questions
- Is mixing cola and blackcurrant a popular drink?
- Yes, ordering a ‘diesel’ or ‘Coke and black’ is common in UK pubs. It typically consists of draught cola, such as Coca-Cola or Pepsi, with a dash of blackcurrant cordial added.
- What are the actual Diet Coke flavours in the UK?
- The permanent, widely available Diet Coke range in the UK includes the original version, Diet Coke No Caffeine, and Diet Coke Cherry. Other flavours have appeared as limited editions in the past, but this is the core lineup.
- Is Diet Coke Ribena Blackcurrant a real product?
- No, this is a Snackfish. The image of a Diet Coke Ribena Blackcurrant is a mockup created by the digital artist UK Snack Attack and it is not a real drink sold anywhere.
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