A gone-but-not-forgotten soda flavor is coming back to stores — but not for long.

A spokesperson from the Coca-Cola Company confirmed to TODAY.com that Retro Diet Coke Lime will be returning to stores that carry the Coke brand nationwide starting Oct. 6.

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The flavor was a “breakout favorite” when it first launched in early 2004, according to the company, but was discontinued in 2018. It has remained available in Coca-Cola Freestyle machines, however.

Now, after seven years, it returns in both bottle and can form.

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“What makes this return special is that it’s not just about taste; it’s about tapping into the nostalgia wave that’s dominating everything from fashio

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