Olipop’s Shirley Temple probiotic soda draws viral buzz in early 2026

Pagesix reports that Olipop’s Shirley Temple probiotic soda — a smooth vanilla-and-cherry blend launched with a campaign starring Jean Smart — has gone viral in the first weeks of 2026.

The article said the flavor has generated social media buzz, noting celebrity investors such as Nick Jonas, Gwyneth Paltrow and Camila Cabello, and that the Shirley Temple variety is being served at NYC celeb hotspot Ray’s all month. Staffers who tested the cans preferred the drink over ice and said the case was emptied within five minutes of opening.

Reviewers offered mixed tasting notes: several praised its balance and sweetness as a mid-afternoon treat, while others found it leaned more cream-soda or marshmallow-like than grenadine-forward. The article noted it is being served at Ray’s and suggested it may yet find its way into more A-listers’ routines.

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Culture, Olipop, Shirley Temple, Jean Smart, Nick Jonas, Gwyneth Paltrow