Reader Greg DeSantis reports that he recently picked up some bottles of defunct Gatorade flavor Citrus Cooler in North Carolina. And it couldn't have been an old stash because it's in the new grippable 64 oz. size. I never was a fan of Citrus Cooler, but I've probably never received more mail about a particular flavor. Citrus Cooler debuted in late 80's and when Gatorade signed Michael Jordan, they put his image on bottles of the drink. But, for some reason, it was discontinued. I find the flavor unremarkable and as Greg points out, hardly necessary now that we have a slew of better flavors including Mango (my favorite flavor). I'll try to find out more about why it's back. The drink is still not on the official Gatorade Web site.
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Posted by: Todd Charske | May 25, 2006 at 09:25 PM
I was also in N.C. in early June, where I picked up both Citrus Cooler and Tropical Intenso Gatorade at different stores. I have been unable to find these flavors anywhere else. Hopefully they are being brought back, as it didn't make sense to discontinue two popular flavors given all the crappy new flavors Gatorade has.
Posted by: Mark Niemi | June 04, 2006 at 03:13 PM
i loved citrus cooler, my favorite flavor and a lot of people I know.
Posted by: ryan new jersey | March 23, 2007 at 11:38 PM
I picked up a bottle of Citrus Cooler here in NYC last week. When I went back today to get some more they were all sold out and I can't find it anywhere else. It's my favorite flavor and I'll be very disappointed if it's gone for good again...
Posted by: Mike NYC | June 03, 2007 at 05:15 PM
I've seen in the the publix grocery store in daytona, FL ... but that the only place i've seen it.
Posted by: J.D. | September 10, 2007 at 12:28 PM
Um... they never got rid of Citrus Cooler, but it has been on a limited distribution for probably close to ten years. I actually bought a bunch in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina about two years ago. It isn't uncommon to find in the southeast, but is impossible to find in the part of the midwest I'm in: Illinois, Missouri, Indiana. Not sure about anywhere else.
Posted by: Blake Edwards | September 11, 2007 at 08:45 PM
Indeed, Citrus Cooler was never discontinued. However, I spoke with a Gatorade representative earlier today who informed me that you can still find it nationwide, albeit not sold individually. Stores like Costco and Sam's Club sell 24 cases of 20 oz. bottles. The "Xtremo" variety cases supposedly include 8 bottles of Mango Electrico, 8 of Tropical Intenso and 8 of Citrus Cooler. I checked out the Sam's Club website to confirm, and the aforementioned product instead contained 12 bottles each of Mango Electrico and Tropical Intenso. I'll have to actually go to the store to verify. Interestingly, I recently stumbled upon a Mobil station in Forest Park, IL (very close to Chicago) that had individual 20 oz. bottles of it. They had 3 bottles total, 1 in the new transparent label style and 2 with the older style label. All were of the "Xtremo" variety, which seems to support what the Gatorade rep told me. Note that this flavor is sold as a classic flavor in the southern states.
Posted by: RuinerXL | September 14, 2007 at 06:07 PM
Hey People we have to do something it seems that the most popular flavors we like we can't find I love the citrus cooler always did it is by far my favorite. I live in the Hudson Valley in New York and every once in a blue moon can find it and when I do I whipe out the store!!!!
Posted by: Mandy | September 21, 2007 at 07:03 PM
Following up on my earlier post: I went to a local Sam's Club in Des Plaines, IL and found a 24 case of Xtremo Gatorade which DID indeed contain 8 bottles of Citrus Cooler. Rejoice, all ye who've had a hard time finding it. And go get a Sam's Club membership!
Posted by: RuinerXL | September 23, 2007 at 01:34 PM
Citrus Cooler...I love it and can't live without it.
I've been buying it for years in NC but was S.O. L. when I moved to Maryland. Contacted Gatorade about the situtation and was told that it was only available in Southern States. To which I responded with a geography lesson that Maryland is below the Mason-Dixon line. They responded that it is available in Flordia, Georgia, North & South Carolina, Alabama and Mississippi.
I have been able to find it in a few Food Lion stores and tend to wipe them out each time I find it.
Hopefully, Food Lion Corporate will notice that it is moving off the shelves.
Duke's mayo, Minute Maid Rasberry Lemonade Frozen Concentrate, Five Alive Frozen Concentrate, Eastern North Carolina Barbq......all reasons I need to get back to the South
Posted by: straycat | November 01, 2007 at 11:14 AM
Citrus Cooler...I love it and can't live without it.
I've been buying it for years in NC but was S.O. L. when I moved to Maryland. Contacted Gatorade about the situtation and was told that it was only available in Southern States. To which I responded with a geography lesson that Maryland is below the Mason-Dixon line. They responded that it is available in Flordia, Georgia, North & South Carolina, Alabama and Mississippi.
I have been able to find it in a few Food Lion stores and tend to wipe them out each time I find it.
Hopefully, Food Lion Corporate will notice that it is moving off the shelves.
Duke's mayo, Minute Maid Rasberry Lemonade Frozen Concentrate, Five Alive Frozen Concentrate, Eastern North Carolina Barbq......all reasons I need to get back to the South
Posted by: straycat | November 01, 2007 at 11:16 AM
not sure how RunierXL hi-jacked my post, sorry for the duplication
Posted by: straycat | November 01, 2007 at 11:17 AM
I found Citrus Cooler at a Shell Station in Round Rock, TX. Been looking for this flavor for years, to no avail. Lucky me.
Posted by: Dave | June 26, 2009 at 11:31 AM
I LOVEEEEE this CITRUS COOLER! and can't stand the other flavors in the variety pack! FOund it at a Sam's in Hidalgo County, south Texas.
argh! Need to find it solo, even better would be finding the powder so I can have it all year long!
Posted by: GG Plano TX | July 06, 2009 at 10:43 PM
I love Citrus Cooler its Mike's Favorite
Posted by: Jessica | November 12, 2009 at 06:03 PM
I just bought a 64 oz bottle of Gatorade Citrus Cooler at Harris Teeter in Charleston South Carolina. I'm from Pittsburgh PA so we don't have it any more here. When my lips hit that sweet nectar I almost fainted. I ask if I could get a case shipped but was unable to finagle a deal. I thinking of hiring a college kid to ship some of that crunk juice up north. Please let me know if anyone ships products up north.
Posted by: Vincent Policicchio | November 29, 2009 at 09:56 AM
Drinking some gatorade today, I thought to myself, man I would really like some citrus cooler. The fact that it still exists has given me great energy and I hope to taste that beautiful nectar sometime soon. If I could taste it out of a 16 ounce glass bottle, I would be in heaven!
Posted by: Pete | January 09, 2010 at 12:36 PM
I feel the exact same way, Pete, after reading this post. And Amen on the 16 oz glass bottles!
Posted by: Robby L | February 07, 2010 at 10:55 AM
I LOVE the Citrus Gatorade, infact it was the only flavor I would drink. I grew up in the south, but have lived in California for about 12 years. I can't find it anywhere out here and figured they must have discontinued it. I'll have to look for it next time I'm south visiting relatives!!
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Posted by: cheap kamagra | April 27, 2010 at 04:40 PM
I love the Citrus Cooler Gatorade, it was the only flavor I would drink. I live in southern California and I can't find it anywhere out here for years. That was until last week when I found one 20oz. bottle at a small liquor store in Burbank. Now I am on a quest to find more of the golden elixir. Please!!! Gatorade bring back the Citrus Cooler flavor.
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Posted by: Nike Shox Rivalry | September 16, 2010 at 11:31 PM
I nearly hit the floor in Walmart today when I passed a Gatorade display featuring about 20 32oz. bottles of Citrus Cooler. There may have been more but I could only find 20, all of which are in my fridge now. I've missed it dearly and, although Fierce Melon is pretty good, nothing compared to my fave of all time and I'm so happy I have it!!! Any idea how long its been gone exactly?
Posted by: JoAnn | June 27, 2011 at 08:59 PM
p.s. I'm in Chicago and the Walmart was in Hodgkins, IL
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