Which Pepsi cola was sold in a clear bottle during its 1992 launch?

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Crystal Pepsi was the Pepsi cola sold in a clear bottle during its 1992 launch.

PepsiCo introduced Crystal Pepsi in the United States as a transparent, caffeine-free soft drink positioned as a cleaner and more modern alternative to traditional dark colas. Its clear appearance was the central visual feature of the product and its advertising.

The drink became one of the most famous examples of a highly publicized soft-drink launch that did not achieve lasting success. Distribution was reduced after the initial period, and the product was discontinued in the mid-1990s. PepsiCo later brought Crystal Pepsi back temporarily through limited relaunches.

Crystal Pepsi is sometimes confused with caffeine-free Pepsi because both were associated with caffeine-free positioning. They were not the same product: Crystal Pepsi was distinguished by its clear appearance, while caffeine-free Pepsi retained the conventional cola color.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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