I was curious if anyone else has sampled the new Holiday Spice Pepsi that is out now? I saw a bottle on sale today at the supermarket and thought that I would check it out. Not bad, but it would probably taste better as a spiked-up holiday punch. :lol: I've been trying to figure out the flavorings, as they are not listed on the bottle. Maybe cinnamon, cranberry and a touch of all spice?

Spiked Pepsi! ... I'm up for that ... oh wait, it says Spice Pepsi ... DAM!
I could use a stiff drink right about now!

We Canuck are always the last to ever see these new 'fangled' flavors that out, just like the Colonel's Cripy Chicken thing a few years back ... :irked:

Oh well, I'd try it if it came out up here.

C80s

I'll smuggle some across the border to you, Mike! I haven't tried it, but something tells me it would taste better with some Captain's or Jack in it. :D

The website says cinnamon and ginger. In case anybody gives a rip: http://holidayspice.pepsiworld.com/home.php

Sorry, not me. I've never heard of it, but then again, I try not to drink soda. I was taught at a very early age from dance instructors that it is bad for the muscles.

I would admit though, I've always thought Pepsi had a better flavor than coke, however, I myself don't prefer colas at all. I know, I'm wierd.....people tell me that all the time..... :lol:

I'd like to try it but there is no sugar free version, so I'm out :(

Sorry, not me. I've never heard of it, but then again, I try not to drink soda. I was taught at a very early age from dance instructors that it is bad for the muscles.
You were taught wrong dear. I've been weight training for 20 years and always been active in sports, sucking down Diet Pepsi's the entire time. Hasn't done a thing negative to my muscles.

I'll probably try this, because I try any new taste....but somehow it seems wrong to have "Egg Nog Pepsi.

You were taught wrong dear. I've been weight training for 20 years and always been active in sports, sucking down Diet Pepsi's the entire time. Hasn't done a thing negative to my muscles.

I'll probably try this, because I try any new taste....but somehow it seems wrong to have "Egg Nog Pepsi.

Yeah I agree, Egg Nog Pepsi sounds rather strange....Giggles...

As for muscles and caffeine, it is a known fact, but I won't argue with you, as you are obviously doing somthing right, 20 years eh, that's really awesome. Keep it up. Just try to steer away from too much caffeine. Caffeine gives me headaches....Anyway, as you and I always have major differences in opinion, I'll stop right here. STOP. Smiles and blinks.

Peace,

Rachelle ;)

As you all now I am the Pepsi coniseur around here and this is the first I have heard of it and I a bit upset that the president of Pepsico, Inc. didn't contact me for my approval! I haven't even seen it in my stores. :dammit:

I'm sticking with my Pepsi Edge ;)

Nope, not gonna do it! They're not gonna hook me like they did with Pepsi Blue and then take it away!. :mad:

I am sorry but it just sounds nasty to me! :no: No thanks.

Never heard the soda and muscles theroy, I always heard it was more caffiene leading to dehydration.

I hate Pepsi period.. it tastes just.... ewww

I'm a coke person.. so I doubt I will try it :p

I tyed it last night and it was not to bad, But i like Pepsi.

I've tried it and I actually liked it! We are very big Coke drinkers around here, so usually we don't even buy Pepsi, but this one caught my eye...the cinnamon and ginger make it taste good

I haven't tried it, but something tells me it would taste better with some Captain's or Jack in it. :D

Jeez! I'd rather have the JD neat, that sounds spewosity upthrow! No way! What flavour next? Sweaty jock-strap Pepsi?

I won't be trying it. I just don't like pepsi. lol I had to call my best friend after seeing it to ask her what it was. Her dad works for Pepsi. Nice to have an inside source. ;)

Haven't tried it but sounds good...I do like PESPI (or coke) spiked w/captain morgan's spiced rum...wonder if it's like that?

Jeez! I'd rather have the JD neat, that sounds spewosity upthrow! No way! What flavour next? Sweaty jock-strap Pepsi?

Who said I was gonna share with you anyway??

In case anybody gives a rip



LMAO!! :laugh: :lol: :laugh:

LMAO!! :laugh: :lol: :laugh:

What are you laughing at, the dancing gingerbread man? You know you wanna click on it. DO IT!!!

As for muscles and caffeine, it is a known fact, but I won't argue with you
Don't....cause you'd lose. :D

One thing you'll learn about me Rachelle, I usually don't open my mouth unless I have facts to prove it. ;)

from about.com:
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A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Georgia has found evidence that caffeine taken prior to exercise can lessen the muscle pain experienced during intense exercise.

The study, published in the Journal of Pain, found that caffeine taken one hour before exercise reduced thigh muscle pain during exercise. Participants took either a placebo or a caffiene pill and then rode an exercycle for thirty minutes at high intensity. Individuals reported substantially less pain in their thigh muscles after taking caffeine compared to the placebo. However, results varied with the individual caffeine habit. Caffeine seemed less effective at reducing pain in heavy caffeine users. This is likely due to a change in the receptors that causes tolerance to caffeine's effects.

In the past much research has shown that caffeine improves endurance during exercise. This study suggests that improved endurance may be related to caffeine's hypoalgesic properties. The next steps are to learn more about the mechanism behind the pain reduction.

In the past much research has shown that caffeine improves endurance during exercise.

Yeah, I had teammates in high school that used to take speed before cross country and track matches. It may have improved their endurance, but I doubt you could call it healthy.

I never head of it. Does not seem like something I would try.

You guys think this sounds icky? Jones Soda Company makes pop that tastes like turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce. Mmmmmm!!!! Who's hungry??

Not this turkey....

http://images.animationfactory.com/animations/holiday_events/thanksgiving/turkey_running_scared/turkey_running_scared_lg_clr.gif

You guys think this sounds icky? Jones Soda Company makes pop that tastes like turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce. Mmmmmm!!!! Who's hungry??

Aren't they the ones that make the Green Apple one too though? I like that one. :biglick:

Aren't they the ones that make the Green Apple one too though? I like that one. :biglick:

Yeah, they make all kinds of odd flavors. I saw Regis test those other flavors. He said they really taste like turkey and mashed potatoes. They have green bean casserole and fruitcake flavors, too. I think I'll pass.

http://www.jonessoda.com/files/turkey04.html

Don't like the new pepsi flavor at all and I'm a Pepsi junkie.I do wish they'd bring back Crystal Pepsi,I think I'm the only person in the world that liked that one and then there was that month they came out with strawberry Pepsi,now I really liked that one but alas they took that one from me too.

As far as the Capt.Morgans goes,the best mixer is by far Cherry Pepsi(also a great addition to Southern Comfort)

I'll smuggle some across the border to you, Mike! I haven't tried it, but something tells me it would taste better with some Captain's or Jack in it. :D

The website says cinnamon and ginger. In case anybody gives a rip: http://holidayspice.pepsiworld.com/home.php


Cinnamon and ginger. That's it! Thanks for the link, Punky! :)

I love to guzzle down egg nog, but I don't know about an egg nog flavored soda, however! :laugh:

I'm a serious Diet Pepsi drinker and I seen this in the store so I picked one up and took a small sip...it was NASTY!!!! I hate sugar in my soft drinks and this one has it also it was too spicey. The worst part of it all..made me feel like I need to go and shave my tongue ICK!!! Now my 12 yr old son loved it!!! Of course I think it was because he was so wrapped up in Halo 2

I haven't tried it yet but I will give it a whirl. I'm all about trying new things but I doubt I'll like it much.

Punky, I saw those Jones flavors the other day!!! As wrong as it sounds, I'm probably going to try them since I like weird flavors. I figure the mashed potatoes will go great with the Buttered Mashed Potatoes candle I have burning right now!

Then again, take this from someone who has buttered popcorn lip gloss. :lol:

Don't like the new pepsi flavor at all and I'm a Pepsi junkie.I do wish they'd bring back Crystal Pepsi,I think I'm the only person in the world that liked that one and then there was that month they came out with strawberry Pepsi,now I really liked that one but alas they took that one from me too.

As far as the Capt.Morgans goes,the best mixer is by far Cherry Pepsi(also a great addition to Southern Comfort)
Nope... not the only one there cult... I liked the Crystal Pepsi too :lol:

As for this Spice Pepsi... I saw it yesterday, but was hesitant. I'll probably pick one up tonight and give it a go outta curiosity :p

Don't....cause you'd lose. :D

One thing you'll learn about me Rachelle, I usually don't open my mouth unless I have facts to prove it. ;)

from about.com:
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A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Georgia has found evidence that caffeine taken prior to exercise can lessen the muscle pain experienced during intense exercise.

The study, published in the Journal of Pain, found that caffeine taken one hour before exercise reduced thigh muscle pain during exercise. Participants took either a placebo or a caffiene pill and then rode an exercycle for thirty minutes at high intensity. Individuals reported substantially less pain in their thigh muscles after taking caffeine compared to the placebo. However, results varied with the individual caffeine habit. Caffeine seemed less effective at reducing pain in heavy caffeine users. This is likely due to a change in the receptors that causes tolerance to caffeine's effects.

In the past much research has shown that caffeine improves endurance during exercise. This study suggests that improved endurance may be related to caffeine's hypoalgesic properties. The next steps are to learn more about the mechanism behind the pain reduction.

Oh dear.......a debate with Pagan....... smiles and blinks.

I've been told since I was young that sodas are bad for my muscles, I will have to gather some facts as well I guess, since you started this little ole debate....Dear me, what webs we weave. Giggles. You crack me up. Ok, for now, you're right, but you just wait and see, sooon I will be right and it will be a win win situation.

Blessings,

Rachelle
:fight: ;) :thumb:

I saw the Holiday Spice Pepsi in the stores and was wondering what was in it. Thanks for clarifying what it was. My curiousity will probably get the best of me and I will buy a two liter to try it out.

I haven't seen any Holiday Spice Pepsi yet.

It sounds nasty to me!

I loathe Pepsi anyway...but I might try it...depends if I can find any....Kind of makes me wonder how long it will take before Coke jumps in on this one...

I was thinking the same thing, PaperGirl. Who knows, if the Holiday Spice Pepsi is a success, Coke will probably bring out their own Christmas Coke next year! :)

I tried it over the weekend. It's actually not bad.

Now if it was Coke, Id be all over that one. You know what I bet is really good? Simmering some of that on the stove for the smell....l

As long as it isn't the lemon Coke. That crap tastes like Pledge. http://jm.g.free.fr/smileys/13344-6.gif

Ewwww...gotta agree with ya on that one, Pagan...it leaves a funky aftertaste too. When I worked at Sonic, this woman used to order her Diet Cokes with lemons in them, and I thought she was nuts...guess Coca Cola didnt.. blech.

You guys think this sounds icky? Jones Soda Company makes pop that tastes like turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce. Mmmmmm!!!! Who's hungry??Sounds like something Willy Wonka would make! :laugh: :yucky:

As long as it isn't the lemon Coke. That crap tastes like Pledge. http://jm.g.free.fr/smileys/13344-6.gif


That nasty stuff does taste like furniture polish!!! :yucky:

Why are you two tasting Pledge???

Hey you know....smoking banana peels, snorting model glue, drinking Pledge......it all goes hand in hand.

:laugh:

Why are you two tasting Pledge???

It's just something I do when I'm bored and cleaning the house... ;) :laugh:

I haven't tried it yet but I will give it a whirl. I'm all about trying new things but I doubt I'll like it much.

Punky, I saw those Jones flavors the other day!!! As wrong as it sounds, I'm probably going to try them since I like weird flavors. I figure the mashed potatoes will go great with the Buttered Mashed Potatoes candle I have burning right now!

Then again, take this from someone who has buttered popcorn lip gloss. :lol:

Jilly, I was thinkin' of trying those Jones flavors myself. Who know's, maybe they would end up tasting good afterall.

Pagan, bro, add smoking Nutmeg (yes, some kid told me at 13 that it would make you high. Heck, it was free for the taking from my Mother's spice collection. Didn't work) to my list. Also stole some Cupric Chloride (CuCl2) from Science Class to be cool. Told some other kids it was Opium and they dusted their skunk bud with it. Well, it didn't do anything but make us naseous (I mean it was Copper + Chlorine powder) but produced a cool looking green flame. When my bud found out what it really was he wanted to kick my behind especially when he wasted a good 1/4 (oz., not lb.) on it. Just dumb teeanage crap.

AngelicR, I admit up front I know nothing about Dancing or Weight Traning so there is my disclaimer. But I wonder if they told you that Soda Pop was bad for your muscles because of all of the sugar and corn syrup in it. Pagan drinks Diet so that might account for why that isn't a factor for him. But even in my neophyte (on those subjects) mind I know there is a difference between Weight Training and Professional Dancing. One is pure power and the other more of an art so it would tend to make one believe that some things would affect one more than the other and vice versa. Just my two pennies.

BTW, he is right about you not winning. We both are Paisano's and when we are passionate about something we fight to the death (so to speak) about it. You WON'T win. Give up now. Just ask SI!!! ;)

I tasted Lemon Pledge when I was a kid and personally I think Pledge tastes better.

Jilly, I was thinkin' of trying those Jones flavors myself. Who know's, maybe they would end up tasting good afterall.

Pagan, bro, add smoking Nutmeg (yes, some kid told me at 13 that it would make you high. Heck, it was free for the taking from my Mother's spice collection. Didn't work) to my list. Also stole some Cupric Chloride (CuCl2) from Science Class to be cool. Told some other kids it was Opium and they dusted their skunk bud with it. Well, it didn't do anything but make us naseous (I mean it was Copper + Chlorine powder) but produced a cool looking green flame. When my bud found out what it really was he wanted to kick my behind especially when he wasted a good 1/4 (oz., not lb.) on it. Just dumb teeanage crap.

AngelicR, I admit up front I know nothing about Dancing or Weight Traning so there is my disclaimer. But I wonder if they told you that Soda Pop was bad for your muscles because of all of the sugar and corn syrup in it. Pagan drinks Diet so that might account for why that isn't a factor for him. But even in my neophyte (on those subjects) mind I know there is a difference between Weight Training and Professional Dancing. One is pure power and the other more of an art so it would tend to make one believe that some things would affect one more than the other and vice versa. Just my two pennies.

BTW, he is right about you not winning. We both are Paisano's and when we are passionate about something we fight to the death (so to speak) about it. You WON'T win. Give up now. Just ask SI!!! ;)


Bro, that was dillweed, he told you the wrong spice :rolleyes: :laugh: :laugh:

Oh yeah, I forgot. Can't win an arguement with Paisanos. We are VERY passionate :D

I admit up front I know nothing about Dancing or Weight Traning so there is my disclaimer. But I wonder if they told you that Soda Pop was bad for your muscles because of all of the sugar and corn syrup in it. Pagan drinks Diet so that might account for why that isn't a factor for him. But even in my neophyte (on those subjects) mind I know there is a difference between Weight Training and Professional Dancing. One is pure power and the other more of an art so it would tend to make one believe that some things would affect one more than the other and vice versa. Just my two pennies.

BTW, he is right about you not winning. We both are Paisano's and when we are passionate about something we fight to the death (so to speak) about it. You WON'T win. Give up now. Just ask SI!!! ;)http://deephousepage.com/smilies/rofl5.gifOh I'm SAYIN!!! :lol:

Pagan, bro, add smoking Nutmeg (yes, some kid told me at 13 that it would make you high. Heck, it was free for the taking from my Mother's spice collection. Didn't work) to my list. Also stole some Cupric Chloride (CuCl2) from Science Class to be cool. Told some other kids it was Opium and they dusted their skunk bud with it. Well, it didn't do anything but make us naseous (I mean it was Copper + Chlorine powder) but produced a cool looking green flame. When my bud found out what it really was he wanted to kick my behind especially when he wasted a good 1/4 (oz., not lb.) on it. Just dumb teeanage crap.
Oh man....:laugh::lol::laugh: NEVER tried the nutmeg! The banana peels gave us WICKED headaches though!!! We dried 'em out for a week and then rolled them because we had heard they got you all kinds of stoned. What idiots we were! :lol:

Never tried the CuCl2 either. That's giving me a headache just thinking about it!!!! :laugh:

BTW, he is right about you not winning. We both are Paisano's and when we are passionate about something we fight to the death (so to speak) about it. You WON'T win. Give up now. Just ask SI!!! ;)
Aw man, are us Italianos THAT predictable, bro? ;)

LMAO

My friends aunt is from the Phillipines. She smokes banana leaf cigars. Even more disgusting is....she smokes them backwards. MEANING the ash and stuffs goes in her mouth :barf:

I'm not trying to say Pagan is wrong. Clearly he is right, but I had just commented early on this thread that I have been told from early years that Muscles are affected by caffeinated sodas. Anyway, the following isn't to prove I'm right, but to give back up to what I said. Now hopefully all will be fine and we can move on from all of this.

Psychological effects of caffeine. Caffeine is a potent drug. Its effects the nervous system ... tinnitus, flashes of light, quivering muscles, tachycardia, extrasystoles ...See the following link:

Sanford Bolton, Ph.D. and Gary Null, M.S. (http://www.garynull.com/Documents/CaffeineEffects.htm)

;)

Carry on and enjoy your caffeine. I know, sometimes I need it. Chocolate baby...Smiles.

I'm not trying to say Pagan is wrong. Clearly he is right, but I had just commented early on this thread that I have been told from early years that Muscles are affected by caffeinated sodas. Anyway, the following isn't to prove I'm right, but to give back up to what I said. Now hopefully all will be fine and we can move on from all of this.

Psychological effects of caffeine. Caffeine is a potent drug. Its effects the nervous system ... tinnitus, flashes of light, quivering muscles, tachycardia, extrasystoles ...See the following link:

Sanford Bolton, Ph.D. and Gary Null, M.S. (http://www.garynull.com/Documents/CaffeineEffects.htm)

;)



Carry on and enjoy your caffeine. I know, sometimes I need it. Chocolate baby...Smiles.

I actually am not a proponent of caffeine and do not consume it myself. Good info, though from both you and Pagan. There are always "Two Sides Of The Coin" as Ace would say. :)

I'm SHAKIN as I read this :shakey: :shakey:

I actually am not a proponent of caffeine and do not consume it myself. Good info, though from both you and Pagan. There are always "Two Sides Of The Coin" as Ace would say. :)
Sometimes, yes. But when you notice that the article I quoted was from about two months ago, and the article she posted was from 1981, things get put into a little better perspective.

If I quoted articles from 1933, I could tell you that smoking is good for you! ;)

If you read the entire article, that quack also says "The intake of caffeine (coffee, etc.) has been correlated with the degree of mental illness in psychiatric patients." Uh huh....coffee makes you nuts! :lol:

Also look at the references of that article. Almost every one is from the 60's and 70's. A little dated, no?

You might want to read these articles from 1997 & 2004. ;)
Caffeine's Effects on Exercise (http://www.londonskaters.com/article-caffiene-exercise.htm)

As I told you before, my understandings on Pop have been long stemmed since childhood, thus, the reason for my feelings on such and the reason for backing up with valid, yet older material. I have read much about caffeine being helpful in excercise situations, however, I get headaches with such and cannot have it much myself.

Ok, you win Pagan.....Now can we talk about Pepsi, giggles....

I haven't yet and doubt if I will ever try the Holiday Spice. I'm just not a cola person.

*siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh* Thank The Goddess... :dammit: :fight: Yall are worse than my kids. :lol:

You mean its over ??? :(

:laugh: Girl, I'm gunna slap ya if you get them started again! I've got a MONSTER headache! :spankin: :mwaha:

As I thought... Pepsi with a little spice that makes up egg nog. First taste was surprising... after that you have to really concentrate on wanting to taste the spice in order to distinguish it.
If Pepsi with egg nog spice in it appeals to you, then by all means by one. If not, don't waste your money on it; you're not missing out on much.
This is a limited edition product- I'd be surprised if it actually came out in 2 liter bottles.
Oh well, a new experience tried; I guess my mood is accomplished because I did something new today LOL!

Just had some,i like it better than regular pepsi

I'm more of a Sprite, A&W Rootbeer drinker. I probably won't even try the new Pepsi..

Eh. I looked for it tonight. No luck. Maybe Ill find it later on, but I aint even looking that hard.

Eh. I looked for it tonight. No luck. Maybe Ill find it later on, but I aint even looking that hard.
Gentlemen (PaperGirl, I don't think I learned your name),

I believe Pepsi Spice is available at the check out counters only in small bottles.

I've seen it in 2 Liter bottles as well at Wal-Mart. :)

I tried and really didn't think it was all that great.

I've seen it in 2 liter bottles and in 12 oz. cans

Gentlemen,

I guess Albertson's does not have the best soda selection.
I guess it's no longer the store that goes out of their way for you since teaming up with Osco.
I guess they've eliminated soda shelf space for those 2 liters and cans in order to make room for both Osco and Albertson's generic brand name products. Which company gets the majority of that profit if the merge should end LOL?

I'm more of a Sprite, A&W Rootbeer drinker. I probably won't even try the new Pepsi..

A & W is yummy. I like drinking it on the side of Pizza. Smiles.