Lidl discontinues ‘best drink ever’ that’s perfect for mixers leaving fans ‘beyond gutted’
LIDL shoppers have been left gutted after discovering an iconic drink has been axed from shelves.
The retailer, which runs over 960 branches in the UK, has confirmed it has discontinued a flavour from its Freeway sparkling drink range.
Shoppers are no longer able to pick up Elderflower Mexican Lime from their nearest branch.
Some have already started realising the Freeway drink has been dropped from shelves, while others have been left wondering where it’s gone.
One posted on X saying: “Why on earth have you discontinued the best drink EVER?!?! I am beyond gutted.”
Another commented: “Are you still selling Freeway sparkling fruit crush Mexican Lime & Elderflower??
“Will be gutted if no longer available.”
All is not lost though, as Lidl has introduced three new flavours of Freeway to replace the Mexican Lime variety.
A spokesperson for Lidl said: “We can confirm that our sparkling fruit crush range is currently going through an exciting refresh, with new flavours being introduced including Apple and Elderflower, Orange and Passionfruit as well as Pear and Raspberry.
“Whilst we have no doubt that customers will enjoy them just as much as the old flavours, we will of course continue to consider feedback.”
We have asked Lidl if two other drinks on the Freeway range, Morello Cherry and Fruit Cocktail, have also been discontinued and we will update this story when we have heard back.
Remember, you can find your nearest store by using the retailer’s branch locator on its website.
It’s not the first time in recent months shoppers have been left frustrated after finding out a product has been axed from shelves.
Although it is common practice for retailers to do this to keep customers on their toes and if a certain product isn’t selling that well.
Tesco fans were left “gutted” earlier this month after finding out a popular boozy drink was to be culled from shelves.
Fans posted on X disgruntled upon discovering the Finest salted caramel liqueur had been discontinued, with one saying “this really upsets me”.
How to save on your supermarket shop
THERE are plenty of ways to save on your grocery shop.
You can look out for yellow or red stickers on products, which show when they’ve been reduced.
If the food is fresh, you’ll have to eat it quickly or freeze it for another time.
Making a list should also save you money, as you’ll be less likely to make any rash purchases when you get to the supermarket.
Going own brand can be one easy way to save hundreds of pounds a year on your food bills too.
This means ditching “finest” or “luxury” products and instead going for “own” or value” type of lines.
Plenty of supermarkets run wonky veg and fruit schemes where you can get cheap prices if they’re misshapen or imperfect.
For example, Lidl runs its Waste Not scheme, offering boxes of 5kg of fruit and vegetables for just £1.50.
If you’re on a low income and a parent, you may be able to get up to £442 a year in Healthy Start vouchers to use at the supermarket too.
Plus, many councils offer supermarket vouchers as part of the Household Support Fund.
In March, fans were left begging for the return of Pepsi Max Raspberry after it was discontinued to make way for other flavours at the end of 2023.
One said: “Why have you stopped doing the Raspberry Pepsi Max!? That was the best flavour!”
Meanwhile, another added: “After you discontinued Pepsi Raspberry, I stopped drinking Pepsi. I’m drinking Aldi’s Twisted Fruits.”
It comes as Lidl gears up to open hundreds of new stores across the UK in a boost for the high street and retail parks.
The discount supermarket is set to start welcoming shoppers to new branches across the country, including in Bristol, Birmingham and Berwick in Scotland.
In London, where Lidl is now the third largest supermarket, it is opening new stores in Wandsworth, Fulham, Hoxton and Canning Town.
You can read the full list of locations the discounter is keen to open stores in our story here.
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