McDonald’s Sprite tastes spicy, according to fans – here’s why the soda is different at the fast food chain

THE Sprite at McDonald’s tastes “spicy,” according to fans who have taken to social media to speak out about the mystery special taste.

While the Sprite at McDonald’s should be no different than the regular brand sold at other stores and supermarkets, many claim the lemon-flavored soda tastes different when served at the fast-food chain.

Twitter

Many have described McDonald’s Sprite as ‘spicy’[/caption]

Twitter

Even McDonald’s has commented on the mystery of the soda flavor[/caption]

McDonald’s customers have described the Sprite there as “electronic,” “static,” and even as stronger than alcohol.

“i dropped my iPhone in McDonalds Sprite and that mf started charging,” reads one viral tweet.

“McDonald’s sprite the same flavor as when ur leg fall asleep,” added another.

The restaurant has even weighed in on the hype, sharing a meme that alludes that a giant McDonald’s Sprite is to blame for the extinction of dinosaurs.

McDonald’s also posted a picture of static and captioned it “the sound it made when it hit the ground.”

So, what’s behind the mystery?

According to a McDonald’s spokesperson, it’s all about how it’s served – with “a little McDonald’s magic.”

“We usually keep it under wraps, but this includes filtering and pre-chilling all the water and Sprite syrup before it enters our fountain dispensers—with the ratio of syrup set to allow for ice to melt,” McDonald’s told Newsweek.

“We also keep our fountain beverage system cold so your drink is always refreshing. And we can’t forget about the straw—it’s slightly wider than a typical straw so all that Sprite taste can hit your taste buds.”

Sprite is a caffeine-free, fountain drink owned by the Coca-Cola brand.

Twitter

Fans have also described McDonald’s Sprite as ‘spicy’[/caption]