American Soda
American Soda: Welcome
In America, Root Beer is unquestionably one of the most famous drinks going. They have thousands of different brands, from international brands, down to local brands that are only sold in a few shops in one area.
Some of the most well known brands are A+W, Mug, Barqs, IBC and Stewarts. Although they are all similar drinks, made mainly from sassafras, each brand is made slightly differently with added favors ranging from vanilla, ginger, honey and many many more.
Some of the most well known brands are A+W, Mug, Barqs, IBC and Stewarts. Although they are all similar drinks, made mainly from sassafras, each brand is made slightly differently with added favors ranging from vanilla, ginger, honey and many many more.
Mountain Dew is currently the 4th most popular drink in America, with only Coca-cola, Pepsi and Diet Coca-cola in front. It was invented by William H Jones and it was sold throughout Knoxville during the 1940's. By 1964 thanks to its climb in popularity the company expanded and it was available throughout the whole of the country.
There are currently 20 different varieties currently on sale, and all but four bear their new logo, where the 'mountain' in Mountain Dew has been shortened to 'Mtn'. 'LiveWire' still uses their older logo, as do 'Code Red' and 'Voltage' however these last two are due to be redesigned. One of their other products 'Throwback' uses their old retro logo and is also being made using real sugar, instead of HFCS, to make it authentic to the original Mountain Dew.
There are currently 20 different varieties currently on sale, and all but four bear their new logo, where the 'mountain' in Mountain Dew has been shortened to 'Mtn'. 'LiveWire' still uses their older logo, as do 'Code Red' and 'Voltage' however these last two are due to be redesigned. One of their other products 'Throwback' uses their old retro logo and is also being made using real sugar, instead of HFCS, to make it authentic to the original Mountain Dew.
Dr Pepper was created in 1880 by Charles Alderton, it was first served in Waco Texas in 1885 and was available nationally by 1904, this actually means it was developed before Coca-cola. There are several stories as to where the name 'Dr Pepper' came from but despite the different versions it's pretty clear that it was named after Dr. Charles T. Pepper, a chemist that gave Alderton his first job.
The actual flavors and ingredients in Dr Pepper have always been a closely guarded secret, apparently each half of the recipe is stored in two separate bank vaults to ensure that no one can see the whole thing at once.
The actual flavors and ingredients in Dr Pepper have always been a closely guarded secret, apparently each half of the recipe is stored in two separate bank vaults to ensure that no one can see the whole thing at once.
When it comes to cola there really is no end of choices from the huge international names like Coca-cola and Pepsi, to smaller (yet still famous names) such as Jolt, TaB and RC cola to name just a few. This doesn't even count the hundreds of smaller brands that are produced in almost every corner of the world.
Overall most colas are pretty similar, taste may vary depending on the brand, but it's a safe bet that every brand contains soda, caramel colouring, caffeine and sugar (or HFCS).
Overall most colas are pretty similar, taste may vary depending on the brand, but it's a safe bet that every brand contains soda, caramel colouring, caffeine and sugar (or HFCS).
Minute Maid was originally called 'Florida Food Corporation',' which was a branch of the National Research Corporation. To begin with they were making an orange juice concentrate in a powder form, this was in 1945, and was to be sold to the army during the war.
However the war ended before the factory had been built, and they decided then to make frozen orange juice instead. This frozen orange juice was in a concentrated form with 80% of the water removed.
However the war ended before the factory had been built, and they decided then to make frozen orange juice instead. This frozen orange juice was in a concentrated form with 80% of the water removed.
The amount of American food in the UK is staggering, whether it's products that originated from America, products produced there or products that are owned by an American company, there really is no denying that it's everywhere. However in saying this there are still lots of items that are available in America but are not yet in the UK. A few examples would be things such as the Lucky Charm Cereal and Cool Whip.
Today though most American foods anyone could want are available, and if not, there's probably a similar food of a different brand name out that can be bought. In saying this there are a few brands, or type of products in a certain brand that you can't get in the UK, or the UK version might just not taste the same.
Today though most American foods anyone could want are available, and if not, there's probably a similar food of a different brand name out that can be bought. In saying this there are a few brands, or type of products in a certain brand that you can't get in the UK, or the UK version might just not taste the same.
» Gatorade
In may 2008 Gatorade was launched in the UK and they invested £5 million into marketing and promotion. It is the most scientifically researched drink in the world and the products they have released in the UK contain no artificial colouring, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners.
Today's Gatorade actually has an interesting history behind it, it began 45 years ago in September 1965 when the University of Florida's football team were struggling with practices in the summer heat.
Today's Gatorade actually has an interesting history behind it, it began 45 years ago in September 1965 when the University of Florida's football team were struggling with practices in the summer heat.
Cream Soda was first developed by a man named Robert M Green, he was a soft drink vendor, and one day either by design or accident he added ice cream to his soda water. This was the first Cream Soda ever made and it was a huge hit becoming instantly popular all over America.
Still drunk today, the favourite in America tends to be a Root Beer float which is made from root beer with a dollop of ice cream in it. A favourite in the UK tends to be a Coke Float make from Coca-cola and ice cream.
Still drunk today, the favourite in America tends to be a Root Beer float which is made from root beer with a dollop of ice cream in it. A favourite in the UK tends to be a Coke Float make from Coca-cola and ice cream.
» Kool Aid
This was invented by a man that had a love of chemistry called Edwin Perkins. He experimented in the southwest Nebraska with home made concoctions at home. This was at the turn of the 1920's.
This was called Fruit Smack and was the first to be sold by mail order. The name was changed to Koo lade and then in 1927 to the name we know today. There is even a yearly summer festival called kool Aid Days held on the second week end of August.
This was called Fruit Smack and was the first to be sold by mail order. The name was changed to Koo lade and then in 1927 to the name we know today. There is even a yearly summer festival called kool Aid Days held on the second week end of August.