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Get ready for summer with Olipop's mouth watering mocktails and get 20% OFF with this exclusive code

Get ready for summer with Olipop's mouth watering mocktails and get 20% OFF with this exclusive code

Daily Mail​02-05-2025

One OLIPOP on the rocks please!
Viral healthy soda brand OLIPOP is back with yet another exciting activation, this time for Los Angeles residents. Though you may be familiar with their most popular flavors, such as Strawberry Vanilla and Root Beer, the brand's newest pop-up, the OLIPOP Mocktail Drive-Thru, takes prebiotic sodas to a whole new level.
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From their soda dupes to their original flavors, OLIPOP puts the fun back in being healthy. Enjoy creative mocktails and a happier gut when you stock up on these delicious cans.
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On Monday, May 12, you can indulge at the FREE pop-up in L.A., where unique viral mocktail recipes will be brought to life! The exciting event is open to the public and includes several interactive opportunities, including a DIY Dirty Soda station.
But for all you non-Californian folks like us, do not fear! OLIPOP is not keeping the fun to themselves— you can join the celebrations too from May 12 to May 19 online at the Virtual Drive-Thru. PLUS — everyone can enjoy an exclusive twenty percent OFF discount on all products with code DRIVETHRU20.
OLIPOP is known for being the pioneer of soda alternatives, with their drinks tasting great without any of the negative ingredients. Every can is formulated with high fiber and low sugar, making it the perfect pick-me-up during long days of studying. Bye-bye are the days of being wired from coffee or sluggish in the afternoons, with OLIPOP you can enjoy the endless flavor and support your body at the same time.
What makes OLIPOP so enticing is just how flavorful they taste! We know that for many, soda is a must-have, but we promise once you try this alternative, you will never go back. Each can only contains 2-5 grams of sugar and have high fiber making them work for you not against you.
Explore their iconic flavors, including popular soda dupes, Vintage Cola, Classic Grape, and Classic Root Beer, to satisfy your sweet tooth guilt-free. OLIPOP drinkers can not get enough, with one saying: 'This tastes so delicious... tastes like a Coke, but better!'
Plus, OLIPOP fans will be excited to know that the highly sought after Orange Cream flavor is officially here to stay! You will be able to sip the nostalgic 'creamsicle' inspired beverage at the pop-up and at home from here on out.
Whip up creative mocktails this season with the 6+ flavors that OLIPOP has to offer.
Whether you are looking for a non-alcohol option or just looking for a healthier alternative to your favorite sips— OLIPOP is where it's at. Make sure to cash in on their limited-time twenty percent OFF deal with code DRIVETHRU20, and if you are in the L.A. area, stop by the OLIPOP Mocktail Drive-Thru on Monday May 12 for even more fun!

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