A festive fizzy drink has divided the nation, with Tesco's new Gingerbread Pepsi causing quite the stir online.

The zero-sugar Christmas beverage appeared in stores recently, prompting hundreds of shoppers to share their reactions on social media.

When food blog Newfoodsuk posted about spotting the eight-can packs in Tesco, the Facebook announcement quickly attracted hundreds of responses.

Britons reacted with likes, loves, and surprised emojis as they discovered the limited-edition seasonal offering.

The gingerbread-flavoured soft drink has certainly caught people's attention. Some shoppers couldn't believe it was real, with one person asking if it might be AI-generated.

Others immediately started planning trips to their local Tesco to grab some cans before they sell out.

Reactions from fizzy drink enthusiasts have been mixed so far. "I must go get these! I bet they are lush," wrote one excited shopper, while others simply declared it "revolting" and "grim".

Many people tagged loved ones in the comments, asking them to keep an eye out for the product.

'I'm a gingerbread girl, but not sure about this one'

Others found the whole concept rather amusing. One shopper joked, "Christmas in a tin", while several admitted they weren't quite sure how to feel about it.

The drink has split opinion even among gingerbread enthusiasts, with one commenter saying: "I'm a gingerbread girl but not sure about this one."

A second shared a similar view: "I like gingerbread to eat, but I don't fancy it as a drink."

Others were more direct in their assessment, with one sceptic accusing Pepsi of "taking it too far now".

Gingerbread Pepsi joins the lineup alongside funky flavours like Pepsi Strawberries 'n' Cream

Another summed up the polarising nature perfectly: "This is either going to be really good or incredibly s***."

But others embraced the seasonal spirit, with one social media user writing, "It's beginning to look a lot like.....", in reference to the classic Christmas song.

Several Tesco shoppers have wasted no time in snapping up the new beverage. "I have just seen them on the shop floor. I'm going to get some and give them a go!" wrote one adventurous customer.

The enthusiasm was clear in comments like "Yes, please, Tesco here I come" and "Whoa, I must try".

Even those unsure about the flavour combination seemed intrigued. "What the heck, I kind of want to try this," admitted one curious shopper, capturing the general feeling of cautious interest.

Britons can deliver their own verdicts after their next trip to Tesco, where Gingerbread Pepsi joins the lineup alongside other funky flavours like Pepsi Max Mango and Pepsi Strawberries 'n' Cream.

For those already in the Christmas spirit, several major supermarkets have already unveiled their festive offerings.

Waitrose recently presented its "showstopping" Christmas range, featuring turkey baubles, mulled rosé, and a "next-level" pistachio pud.

At Asda, shoppers can get their hands on a "magical and affordable" assortment of seasonal goods, including maple pigs in blankets and a fondue kit.