• Decq@lemmy.world
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    16 days ago

    But you still have to finish it within 30-40 minutes or so. Or do people actually drink it flat and lukewarm for the rest of the day?

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      16 days ago

      The cup is about 70% filled with ice before the drink goes in. I work in hospice and drive around to patients homes all day. I’ll occasionally hit McDonald’s in the morning as I start my day (bacon, egg and cheese bagel with a large coke zero sugar.) Unless my car is getting hot in the middle of summer, that drink will last about 4 hours with some ice left over. If it’s hot enough out to melt faster, well, I’m probably drinking it faster anyway because it’s hot out.

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        15 days ago

        But isn’t it more water than cola at that point? I’d rather chug back 300ml then drink water the rest of the day, than drink watery cola for 4 hours.

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          15 days ago

          Not at all. The ice isn’t melting THAT fast. By the time I get towards the end it’s just a matter of how much has melted and how thirsty I am lol. If it doesn’t taste good, I stop drinking.