Similar to Midwestern pickle soda and South Asian masala sodas, Dua Lipa’s salty-spicy Diet Coke works — and is easy to make at home

The latest battle in the soda wars isn’t Coke versus Pepsi. It’s Diet Coke versus Diet Coke, and the fandom is bubbling over on social media. Every week there seems to be a new cola add-on to try. In a video that divided the internet,

The earthy vegetal brine of the pickle juice is kept in control by the intense sweetness of the Diet Coke, ensuring that neither ingredient is too off-putting or overwhelming, while the jalapeño adds a spicy top note that hits the back of the throat and lives on the tongue at the finish.

We've seen some interesting food and drink combinations over the years, but Dua Lipa's viral drink offers a sour and spicy twist on Diet Coke.

Dua Lipa shared she adds pickle and jalapeño juice to Diet Coke Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay tried the drink and hated it I tried the drink myself and found it very bland I taste tested Dua Lipa’s controversial Diet Coke ‘cocktail’,

First, Dua pours a can of Diet Coke into a cup of ice. It's crispy, it's cold, all is well so far. Unfortunately, at this point, chaos ensues. After pouring the Diet Coke, Dua proceeds to add pickle juice from a deli container of sliced pickles.

Dua Lipa's unusual Diet Coke recipe with pickle juice and jalapeños is going viral, leaving fans curious and divided about its taste.