Tic Tac®, the iconic mint brand from Ferrero, is spicing up the breath freshener aisle with a major new partnership. Announced today, Thursday, February 12, 2026, the brand has teamed up with Dr Pepper® to launch Tic Tac® Dr Pepper® Mints, a limited-edition offering that brings the soda’s legendary “23 flavors” to a pocket-sized format.
This collaboration follows Tic Tac’s successful partnership with Sprite and aims to capture the unique, complex profile of Dr Pepper—a blend often described as cherry, cola, and vanilla—in a single mint.
The Product: 23 Flavors in One Mint
The new Tic Tac Dr Pepper Mints are designed to deliver an “instant refreshment” that transitions into the signature taste of the soda. Unlike standard mints that focus purely on cooling, this release is a “flavor journey.”
- Flavor Profile: The mints are described as capturing the “one-of-a-kind sweetness” of Dr Pepper. Early reports and product details suggest a profile that balances the spicy, cherry, and caramelized notes of the soda with a mild minty finish.
- Availability: The product is available now at select retailers and will be rolling out to additional locations nationwide in the coming months.
- Packaging: The mints come in the classic Tic Tac flip-top box, branded with the recognizable maroon Dr Pepper logo, making them an instant collectible for fans of the soda.
Endri Shtylla, Marketing Director at Ferrero said:
“We’ve brought Dr Pepper’s original 23-flavor blend into the convenient mint format Tic Tac does best—giving fans a whole new way to enjoy the flavors they love,”
Why It Matters
This launch is significant for the confectionery category for several reasons:
- The “Soda-fication” of Candy: Following the success of Tic Tac x Sprite, this move solidifies a trend where beverage flavors are crossing over into the candy aisle. It allows consumers to “snack” on their favorite drink flavors without the liquid volume.
- Flavor Complexity: Dr Pepper is famous for its “swicy” (sweet and spicy) and complex profile. Successfully translating this into a hard mint shows Ferrero’s commitment to R&D innovation beyond simple fruit or mint flavors.
- Nostalgia & Collectibility: Dr Pepper has a cult-like following. By partnering with such a specific, fan-favorite brand, Tic Tac is leveraging an existing passionate fanbase that is likely to buy the product just to try it, driving immediate volume lift.
FAQs
When are Tic Tac Dr Pepper Mints available?
They are available starting February 12, 2026, at select retailers, with a wider nationwide rollout to follow in the coming months.
Are they sugar-free?
No. According to product packaging details, the first ingredients are sugar and dextrose. This differs from the sugar-free gum collaboration Dr Pepper did in 2013.
Is this a permanent flavor?
The press release describes it as a limited-time offering, so fans are encouraged to grab them while they can.
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