Vanilla Cola Mixer Drinks - Vanilla Coke (also known as Coca-Cola Vanilla) is the name of one of the newer variants of the world famous soft drink, Coca-Cola. The vanilla-flavored soft drink appeared at markets in the United States for the first time in 2001, as part of The Coca-Cola Company's competition plans against arch-rival Pepsi and other soft drink producers. As of 2003, Vanilla Coke was marketed in European countries and Australia.