Pepsi® Delivers the Ultimate S'mores Hack with New Limited Batch of S'mores-Inspired Flavors, Giving Fans A Chance to Mix, Match and Drink Their Favorite Treat
September 22, 2022 at 09:00 am EDT
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Once a treat typically confined to summer campfires, s'mores have become a cultural phenomenon. With the sweet taste of gooey marshmallows and rich layers of decadent chocolate, all placed in between crunchy graham crackers, Americans can't get enough of the indulgent treat, so much so that demand for the classic dessert has cemented s'mores as a top food trend in 20221. For those who refuse to miss an opportunity to satisfy their s'mores cravings, Pepsi is launching the Pepsi S'mores Collection on the last day of summernow fans can enjoy their favorite DIY dessert anytime, even when summer ends.
The Pepsi S'mores Collection features three distinct flavors all packed into individual 7.5 oz Pepsi mini cans to encourage mixing and matching way to the perfect combo, served in a cold glass: Toasty Marshmallow is an entirely new Pepsi concoction, taking a marshmallow base with layers of toasted notes to mimic a light fireside flavor. Graham Cracker is infused with notes of honey and cinnamon to achieve the perfect balanced graham cracker flavor profile. Chocolate contains dominant notes of cocoa throughout, with slight hints of vanilla to create extra creamy sweetness, mimicking a slightly melted chocolate flavor.
Pepsi and s'mores fans alike must act quickly to be one of 2,000 lucky winners. Starting fans can share an image or description of how they s'more on Instagram or Twitter with the hashtags #PepsiSmores and #Sweepstakes and follow @Pepsi for a chance to win a set of the limited-edition Pepsi S'mores Collection. While there is no wrong way to s'more, there are certainly some favorite methods!
S'mores aficionados can use the recipes below to fully optimize their Pepsi S'mores Collection experience based on the preferred flavor profile try your favorite or concoct your own!. The Classic Everyone's favorite for a reason! Perfectly balanced, as all things should be.
Start with a cold glass, add 1/3 Graham Cracker, 1/3 Chocolate and 1/3 Toasty Marshmallow. Marshmallow (is for) Lovers If you find yourself standing over the fire with three, even four marshmallows on one stick, this recipe is for you. The extra layers of toasty marshmallows feel like a decadent sweet cloud hitting your tastebuds!
Start with a cold glass, add 1/2 Toasty Marshmallow, 1/4 Graham Cracker and 1/4 Chocolate. For the Graham Often overlooked but always reliable, the graham cracker is more than a vehicle for chocolate and marshmallowthe notes of honey and cinnamon create the staple ingredient in any s'more creation. Start with a cold glass, add 1/2 Graham Cracker base, 1/4 Chocolate, 1/4 Toasty Marshmallow and top with an extra splash of Graham Cracker.
The Chocolate Connoisseur For those who enjoy indulging in a rich, gooey tasting s'more, pour some chocolate and then pour some more! Sit back and revel in all that chocolaty goodness, marveling at this chocolaty s'more creation. Start with a cold glass, add 2/3 Chocolate, 1/3 Toasty Marshmallow and a splash of Graham Cracker.
The Pepsi S'mores Collection comes on the heels of several of the Pepsi brand's unique and indulgent flavor innovations including Maple Syrup Cola, PEPSI X PEEPS, Pepsi Apple Pie, and Pepsi x Cracker Jack, to name a few. The Pepsi S'mores Collection is available in uniquely designed 7.5 oz mini cans.
PepsiCo, Inc. is one of the worldwide leaders in producing non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. Net sales break down by area of activity as follows:
- North America (60.8%): sale of beverages (49.7% of net sales; sodas, concentrated juices, water, tea and coffee-based beverages; Aquafina, Diet Mountain Dew, Diet Pepsi, Gatorade, Gatorade Zero, Mountain Dew, Pepsi, Propel brands, etc.), snacks (44.7%; chips, tortillas and pretzels; Lay's, Doritos, Tostitos, Cheetos, Fritos, Ruffles, etc.), and cereals (5.6%; ready-to-eat cereals, rice, wheat, etc.);
- Europe (14.5%): sale of snacks (Cheetos, Chipita, Doritos, Lay's, Ruffles and Walkers brands) and beverages (7UP, Diet Pepsi, Lubimy Sad, Mirinda, Pepsi and Pepsi Max);
- Latin America (12.7%): sales of snacks (Cheetos, Doritos, Emperador, Lay's, Mabel, Marias Gamesa, Ruffles, Sabritas, Saladitas and Tostitos brands) and beverages (7UP, Gatorade, H2oh!, Manzanita Sol, Mirinda, Pepsi, Pepsi Black, San Carlos and Toddy)
- Asia/Pacific/Australia/New Zealand (6.7%): sale of snacks (BaiCaoWei, Cheetos, Doritos, Lay's and Smith's brands), beverages and syrups (7UP, Aquafina, Mirinda, Mountain Dew, Pepsi and Sting);
- Africa/Middle East/South Asia (5.3%): sale of snacks (Chipsy, Doritos, Kurkure, Lay's, Sasko, Spekko and White Star brands) and beverages (7UP, Aquafina, Mirinda, Mountain Dew and Pepsi).
Net sales are distributed geographically as follows: the United States (57%), Mexico (7.7%), Canada (4.1%), Russia (3.9%), China (3%), the United Kingdom (2.1%), Brazil (1.9%), South Africa (1.9%) and other (18.4%).
Pepsi® Delivers the Ultimate S'mores Hack with New Limited Batch of S'mores-Inspired Flavors, Giving Fans A Chance to Mix, Match and Drink Their Favorite Treat