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Author’s note: Not a paid or sponsored review. I have no affiliation with Jarritos<\/a> or Publix<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to my backyard jungle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I’ve had an unusually sweaty summer, thanks to my unruly backyard jungle. So I’ve been trying more beverages than usual. My local Publix sells these Jarritos Mexican-style flavored sodas. I bought the Strawberry version, but there are also Guava, Pineapple, Lime, Mandarin, Passion Fruit, Tamarind, Mango, and Fruit Punch flavors on the shelves. Whew<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somewhat more natural ingredients?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I picked this soda because it’s made with cane sugar and colored with fruit juice, instead of artificial dyes. I have to say, it’s a shockingly<\/em> intense red color. The glass bottle is tall and thick, which feels more fun than a can. Pro tip: you’ll need a bottle opener to enjoy this. Or really strong teeth? (Or a really good dentist, afterwards.)<\/p>\n\n\n

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The fizz is strong. It makes a thick foam when poured into a glass. If you enjoy a fierce, tickly-biting senstaion on your tongue, you’ll love this. I saw several sites online describe Jarritos as having less<\/em> carbonation than other sodas, but I DEFINITELY did not experience that. Quite the opposite.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Why does it taste like artificial sweeteners?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

My first bit of bad news is that it tastes<\/em> like artificial sweeteners. I’m one of those people who just CANNOT when it comes to fake sugars. Believe me, I wish I could. But the taste absolutely disgusts me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The label doesn’t list any artificial sweeteners, however. Which made me feel a tiny bit crazy. It DOES include “malic acid,” which is sometimes added as a stabilizer for sugar substitutes. So I don’t know what is going on. The Tamarind flavor lists “stevia” in the ingredients. But the Strawberry just lists “cane sugar.” Make it make sense.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Light fruit flavor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Anyway. The fruit flavor is light and not unpleasant. It’s not an overwhelmingly strong strawberry taste, but it is distinct. Not tangy. It’s moderately sweet. It just doesn’t taste richly of fruit juice<\/em>. But then, why would it? The bottle says 1% juice. It’s flavored soda<\/em>, not sparkling juice<\/em>. Natch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(For a fruitier soda, check out my review of Sprouts Organic Italian Pomegranate Soda<\/a>.)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Make a cream soda, why dontcha?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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I enjoyed my Strawberry Jarritos even more as a cream soda. I added a splash of heavy cream (you can also use half-and-half) and some ice. It tastes vaguely like strawberry ice cream, and the (alleged) “fake” sweetener flavor is less noticeable. The fizz makes a creamy foam at the top. Delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n

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History of Jarritos Sodas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jarritos means “little jug” in Spanish<\/a> (a nod to traditional Mexican clay beverage pots), and the soda company started in Mexico City in the 1950’s<\/a>. They currently offer 13-ish flavors of soda worldwide. Branded “the official drink of tacos,” it’s a popular pairing with Mexican food<\/a>. Now you know. Knowledge is tasty, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Need some tacos to go with your Jarritos? Here’s my review of Don Miguel’s Mini Tacos<\/a>.)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ingredients in Jarritos Strawberry Soda<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Here are the ingredients from the label:<\/p>\n\n\n\n