Why Mexican Coke is a fan favorite and where to buy it after Trump’s sweet announcement

Coca-Cola fans are rejoicing over the prospect of their favorite soft drink getting a sweet makeover.

In a Truth Social post on Wednesday, President Donald Trump claimed that Coca-Cola agreed to start using real cane sugar in the U.S., just as the Mexican version does. 

“It’s just better,” said Trump, a known Diet Coke enthusiast.

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Many people agree and have long paid a premium for imported Mexican Coke, which is sold in old-school glass bottles and made with cane sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS).

What’s the hype behind the Mexican cola?

For many, it’s about nostalgia and novelty.

In a Reddit thread called “Ask an American,” one person said Mexican Coke tastes “like how U.S. Coke used to taste a long time ago.”

The Mexican version is still made with cane sugar, but the U.S. version swapped it out for corn syrup in the 1980s, according to Coca-Cola. 

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Mexican Coke’s “cult following” grew through the early 2000s. 

It was featured in news stories and on food blogs as critics taste-tested and compared the two. Grocers began stocking vintage glass bottles of Mexican Coke, but it remained more expensive and harder to find.

“You’re not just buying soda; you’re investing in nostalgia.”

Fans fizzed with excitement in April when Costco started selling a variety pack of cane sugar Coca-Cola, Fanta and Sprite – and were willing to spend nearly $36 for a 12-pack. 

“You’re not just buying soda; you’re investing in nostalgia, perfectly calibrated sweetness and glass bottle clout,” one person wrote in a Reddit thread about Costco.

Soda drinkers started seeking out Mexican-made Coke in the 2000s because it doesn’t use high-fructose corn syrup. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Some swear it all comes down to sipping from glass instead of plastic or aluminum.

“The big difference is the glass bottle,” another Redditor said. “I love the feel of the cold, glass bottle.”

“I love the feel of the cold, glass bottle.”

“The sugary taste is less intense in Mexican Coke, which allows you to enjoy the actual Coke taste,” another Redditor said. “It tastes more like vanilla and its other flavors.” 

The different sodium content, possibly caused by the different sweeteners and bottling practices, could also alter the flavors and carbonation.

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“The carbonation is also right on point for the taste,” the person added. “I feel like the carbonation in [Mexican] Coke are big fat bubbles, while American Coke is a lot more small carbonation bubbles.”

Many retailers in the U.S. have sold Coca-Cola imported from Mexico for decades. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Coca-Cola has not confirmed Trump’s announcement and declined to answer questions about it. 

“We appreciate President Trump’s enthusiasm for our iconic Coca‑Cola brand,” the company said in a statement. “More details on new innovative offerings within our Coca‑Cola product range will be shared soon.”

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Major retailers like Costco, Target and Walmart offer the cane sugar soft drink, according to their websites, though availability may vary.