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Lidl creates Freeway version of Dua Lipa's pickle drink

Lidl creates Freeway version of Dua Lipa's pickle drink

Wales Online18-06-2025
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Lidl is creating a version of Dua Lipa's viral pickle cola drink with its own Freeway for fans at her Wembley Stadium shows on 20 and 21 June, giving the trending concoction away for free. The singer previously showed off her cola, pouring pickle and jalapeño juice into diet soda in a video that amassed over 13 million views on TikTok.
Fans can now try it at Lidl's pickle truck popping up at King's Cross Square on 20 and 21 June 4pm-8pm, enroute to the singer's Wembley Stadium shows. The drink combines Lidl's Freeway Diet Cola with a pickle syrup, using Lidl's Freshona Pickled Gherkins and Freshona Sliced Jalapenos - poured over ice.
Fans will also get access to an exclusive Lidl Plus offer giving them 20% off Freeway Diet Cola in store. Visitors will need to scan a QR code at the truck on Friday or Saturday to unlock the deal.
Lidl is even offering to provide its pickle cola truck for the singer's upcoming wedding - supplying friends and family. Last year saw the supermarket launch its big red Freeway Truck which drove across the country in the run up to Christmas, giving away 2,000 present boxes.
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We tried every item from Lidl's bakery — 39p item with ‘no faults' was the best

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