Once sold as a 19th century cocaine-laced medicinal remedy, Coca-Cola swiftly became an iconic American brand, savored around the world and celebrated in countless ads featuring some of history’s most famous faces.

More than just a sugary sweet soft drink, Coca-Cola is a representation of all that makes America a legend in its own right. No wonder it has inspired a wide array of tattoo ideas.

Coca-Cola evokes a number of memories and nostalgic sensations, some of which may not even pertain to our own lives.

Who could forget the many images of Marilyn Monroe greeting her fans with a bottle of Coca-Cola in hand, or the first heralding of Christmas thanks to the Coca-Cola polar bears? With so much of our culture directly connected to the #1 soda in the world, it’s only natural for the tattoo world to take notice as well.

A Coca-Cola tattoo is a time-honored classic, and the man who honors it finds himself in the same place of honor. You’re no fly-by-night soul who latches onto any trend that seizes the public’s fancy for a second; you stick to your tastes and tip your glass to what has stood the test of time and continuous reintroductions.

Coca-Cola is more than just a popular soft drink, but a way of life. America may be an ever-evolving entity, but our true identity lies in the details. Your Coca-Cola tattoo means so much more than meets the eye — but then again, like all great things, does it really need explaining?

Coca Cola tattoos range from the mere logo and crown to the old 330-ml cans and iconic contour bottle. Mostly, you’d see tattoos of the uniquely shaped bottle. 

A tattoo artist may experiment with the style and improvise on the design, but the bottle is so distinctive you’d recognize it even without the logo. It also doesn’t matter whether the tattoo is done in color or simple black ink, or whether it’s done in the old style, new school, neo-realism, or watercolor.