15 Discontinued Snapple Flavors We Still Miss (And Why They Vanished)
Remember Snapple Elements with the wide-mouth bottles? Or Whipper Snapple smoothies? Here are 15 discontinued Snapple flavors that 90s and 2000s kids still miss.
15 Discontinued Snapple Flavors We Still Miss (And Why They Vanished)
Remember when Snapple had wide-mouth bottles? Or when you could grab a bottle of Rain or Fire? If you came of age in the 90s or early 2000s, you probably have strong feelings about discontinued Snapple flavors.
Snapple has launched—and discontinued—dozens of flavors over the decades. Some lasted years, others disappeared after brief runs. Here are 15 discontinued Snapple flavors that still have fans demanding their return.
1. Snapple Elements (1999–2002)
What it was: Four elemental drinks in distinctive wide-mouth bottles—Rain (agave cactus), Sun (starfruit orange pineapple), Fire (dragonfruit), and Earth (herbal blend).
Why we miss it: Those wide-mouth bottles were iconic. Rain was refreshing, Sun was tropical, Fire was exotic, and even Earth’s polarizing herbal taste has devoted fans. People reused the bottles as water jugs and dorm decor.
What happened: High production/shipping costs and vending-machine incompatibility hurt distribution; discontinued in 2002 despite years of “bring back Elements” campaigns.
Read the full Snapple Elements story →
2. Snapple Whipper Snapple (1998–2000)
What it was: Shelf-stable fruit smoothies (Strawberry Banana, Orange Dream, Peach Mango).
Why we miss it: Thick, creamy, and convenient before smoothie chains exploded.
What happened: Short run; phased out as Snapple refocused on core tea/juice.
Read the full Whipper Snapple story →
3. Snapple Pink Lemonade (Original Formula)
Why we miss it: Fans say the original 90s/2000s balance of sweet–tart was better.
What happened: Reformulated over time; the name lives on but the taste changed.
4. Snapple Mint Iced Tea
Why we miss it: Crisp summer mint without too much sweetness.
What happened: Niche appeal; discontinued in the 2000s.
5. Snapple Tru Root Beer
Why we miss it: Cane-sugar craft vibe during the 90s premium soda boom.
What happened: Never beat A&W/Barq’s/IBC; brief 2010s cameo, then gone.
6. Snapple Cranberry Raspberry
Why we miss it: A great tart–sweet balance.
What happened: Portfolio rationalization in the mid-2000s.
7. Snapple Lime Green Tea
Why we miss it: Light, refreshing, less sweet.
What happened: Category crowding in 2010s; cut during lineup trims.
8. Snapple Noni Berry
Why we miss it: Peak superfruit era novelty.
What happened: Trend cooled; consumer skepticism rose.
9. Snapple Apple Pie (Limited)
Why we miss it: Cozy cinnamon-spice fall vibe.
What happened: Limited run; never annualized.
10. Snapple Mango Madness (Original Formula)
Why we miss it: Fans recall a thicker, sweeter 90s profile.
What happened: Multiple reformulations changed mouthfeel and sweetness.
11. Snapple Kiwi Strawberry (Original Formula)
Why we miss it: More pronounced kiwi and sweetness back then.
What happened: Still around, but reformulated.
12. Snapple Fruit Punch
Why we miss it: Simple, nostalgic cooler staple.
What happened: Quiet discontinuation; crowded category.
13. Snapple Grape
Why we miss it: Straightforward grape without carbonation.
What happened: Likely sidelined by juice competitors and “kid flavor” perception.
14. Snapple Sorta Sweet Tea
Why we miss it: Just-right sugar level between unsweet and fully sweet.
What happened: Replaced by other reduced-sugar options.
15. Snapple Lemonade Iced Tea (Half & Half)
Why we miss it: A balanced Arnold Palmer-style blend.
What happened: Variants exist, but older formulations tasted different; some SKUs discontinued.
Why Does Snapple Discontinue So Many Flavors?
1) Corporate ownership changes
Quaker → Triarc → Cadbury Schweppes → Dr Pepper Snapple Group → Keurig Dr Pepper. Each transition pruned underperformers.
2) Distribution realities
Cooler space is scarce; only top sellers stick. Wide-mouth bottles also complicated vending.
3) Shifting tastes
Less sugar, simpler labels, new competition (kombucha, cold-pressed juice, craft tea).
4) Production economics
Exotics cost more; small-volume SKUs are expensive.
5) Portfolio focus
Brands concentrate on ~15–20 winners versus 50+ long-tail flavors.
Will Any Come Back?
Sometimes as limited editions. Petitions help visibility but rarely change the math—packaging, sourcing, and shelf constraints remain.
Pro tips: Check overstock/discount chains, international markets, or DIY clone recipes shared by fans.
The Nostalgia Factor
Taste is a powerful memory trigger. Elements bottles, Real Facts caps, and specific flavors mark moments in time—hence the passion.