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Hi-C Ecto Cooler returning in time for ‘Ghostbusters’ remake

After 15 years, a much-loved flavor of juice is coming back to shelves.

The Coca-Cola company announced Monday that the Ecto Cooler flavor of Hi-C is coming back ahead of the “Ghostbusters” remake.


The bright green citrus drink debuted in 1987 as a promotional tie-in with the original “Ghostbusters” movie, and featured the likeness of the character Slimer. It was discontinued in 2001.

The redesigned Ecto-Cooler will be back on shelves May 30, Coca-Cola said. It will be sold in 10-packs of 6-ounce juice boxes and in 6- and 12-packs of 11.5- oz. aluminum cans.

The company said the cans, “which will be available in select locations including major online retailers, feature thermal ink printing technology that turns an eerie shade of slime green when chilled.”

The drink’s official site is www.ecto.cool.What others are clicking on: