Saucy! by KFC is expanding its flavor-forward experience with the introduction of DRIPS by Pepsi crafted beverages, a new lineup designed to elevate the brand’s signature chicken tendies and sauce-centric menu.
The four-beverage lineup is now available at all 10 existing Saucy! locations, with five additional restaurants opening this year set to feature the offering. A fifth beverage—Tropical Energy Escape—will be exclusive to the flagship Carrollwood location in Tampa, Florida.
Available in 16-ounce servings, the DRIPS by Pepsi lineup reimagines iconic beverages from PepsiCo brands including Pepsi Zero Sugar, Mountain Dew, and Tropicana Lemonade. Each drink incorporates layered flavors and mix-ins such as caramel cold foam, jalapeño, and popping boba to deliver a customizable, flavor-driven experience.
DRIPS by Pepsi Beverage Lineup
- Pepsi Zero Sugar Salted Caramel Fizz — Pepsi Zero Sugar with salted caramel and chocolate, topped with caramel cold foam (also available with Pepsi)
- Tropicana Rainbow Splash Lemonade — Tropicana Lemonade and Starry, blended with passionfruit and pineapple, served over blue raspberry popping boba
- Mountain Dew Chili Chill — Mountain Dew and Tropicana Lemonade with pineapple, jalapeño, and mint, finished with Tajín
- PynkRaze Pop — Tropicana Lemonade and Starry with passionfruit and pineapple, served over dragon fruit popping boba
- Tropical Energy Escape* — Orange pineapple energy blend with passionfruit and blackberry, layered with coconut water and coconut cream (100mg caffeine + B-vitamins)
Exclusive to the Carrollwood (Tampa) location
DRIPS by Pepsi is available beginning April 6 at all Saucy! by KFC locations and can be ordered via in-store kiosks, drive-thru, and the Saucy! by KFC mobile app.
Partnership Built on Bold Flavor
The collaboration brings together two brands focused on customization and creativity.
“DRIPS by Pepsi was built to redefine what a crafted drink experience looks and tastes like, and we’re thrilled to bring that vision to life on Saucy! by KFC’s bold, flavor-forward menu,” said Scott Finlow, Global Chief Marketing Officer, PepsiCo Away from Home. “Saucy! is the perfect partner to debut these beverages and deliver a flavorful, share-worthy experience.”
Saucy! by KFC positions itself as a “flavor-obsessed playground,” where sauces are the centerpiece and chicken tendies serve as the canvas for customization across formats—from dipping to sandwiches and wraps.
“With DRIPS by Pepsi, we’re extending that creativity to beverages with bold, playful combinations that elevate every bite-and-sip experience,” said Andrew Grosshans, General Manager at Saucy!.
Florida Expansion and Grand Opening Events
To celebrate new restaurant openings in Florida, select locations will host Saucy! Soirées—high-energy grand opening events featuring live DJs, guided Sauce Bar tastings led by a “Sauce Sommelier,” and giveaways.
Event schedule:
- April 11: 4816 Gate Parkway, Jacksonville, FL
- April 18: 3403 W. University Ave., Gainesville, FL
- April 25: 12650 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL
DRIPS by Pepsi beverages will be available for purchase at each event, with exclusive merchandise offered to the first 50 guests who order a DRIPS beverage.
