Your taste buds are about to get a serious wake-up call

Think you can handle the heat? Prove it.

Some like it hot. Some pretend they do until the first bite of a ghost pepper wing sends them into an existential crisis. Whether you're a spice warrior or a mere mortal, there's one thing we can all agree on: the right drink makes all the difference. That’s where Sprite comes in—the ultimate wingman for your spicy food adventures.

The spiciest spots in Ireland (and your next challenge)

The Sprite x Spicy campaign is setting the country on fire—literally. We’ve rounded up Ireland’s hottest (and we mean hottest) spicy food hotspots, if you love things hot & spice, this list is for you!

Dublin:

Firebyrd, Ranelagh – Ghost pepper chicken that might just make you question your life choices.

Pablo Picante, Dawson St – Super Picante, a dish so fiery it should come with a warning label.

Tadka House, Rathmines – fancy turning up the heat? Order their Lamb vindaloo and ask for it extra spicy.

Spice & Rice, Dorset St – Phall curry, a dish for only the bravest souls.

Galway:

Tuco’s Mexican – Home of Tuco’s Terror Salsa (say that five times fast without sweating).

Burger Story – Wings in “Scaldy Sauce” that will have you calling for backup.

Birdhouse – The infamous Bum Burner wings/tenders (the name says it all).

Cork:

Spice Route – Phal curry, because regular curry just isn’t enough punishment.

Elbow Lane – Bringing the heat in every dish.

Chilli Tandoori – Another Phal curry. Are you sensing a trend?

O'Flynn's Gourmet Sausages - Fancy a spicy sausage? Their habanero & green chilli sausage will sort you out.

Belfast:

Wing It – Hot Nashville wings, guaranteed to make your eyes water.

Steamboat – Spicy hot pot that might actually make you breathe fire.

The Chilli House – Ask for the Chinese menu. Trust us, it’s spicy.

The only way to stay cool when heat happens

You take a bite. It’s all good… until it’s not. That slow burn creeps in, your mouth’s on fire, and suddenly, you regret everything. Forget the old myth about milk being the ultimate spice cure—Sprite has the lemon & lime wombo combo to sort you out. Its crisp, refreshment cuts through the heat, letting you enjoy every bite without the lingering fire.

Spice got your tongue?

We want to see you take on the challenge. Head to one of Sprite’s Hot Spots, order something spicy, and grab an ice-cold Sprite to keep your cool.

Tag @spriteeurope and use #StayCool, #HeatHappens, #SpriteSpiceClub to show us how you handle the heat. And if you’re feeling brave, there’s a €250 Just Eat voucher up for grabs for one lucky spice warrior.

Think you can handle it? There’s only one way to find out.