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Recently I discovered an old favorite, Hanson's Natural Sodas, now are sweetened with cane sugar, not corn syrup.

That was good enough, but as I was about to get another case of the stuff, I noticed a 28 pack of 12 oz glass bottles of Crystal Geyser "Juice Squeeze". At about $.44 bottle, it's roughly $.15 more per bottle than the average soda. On the other hand, it's 70% real juice, with no added sweeteners, preservatives, brominated vegetable oil, caffeine, or artificial coloring. Plug the drinks come in a pleasing variety of flavors. Haven't found one yet I didn't like better than soda. It is "lightly carbonated" but not overwhelmingly so.

The primary juice seems to be white grape, but it's unobtrusive (unlike concord grape juice) and well balanced with flavors like pomegranite, cherry, berry, grapefruit, etc.

To top it off, most of the flavors (if not all) are boosted with 40% of the RDA of vitamin B12 and Niacin.

My fling with Mexican coke, Pepsi Throwback, and Pepsi Natural is probably over and done with...
 
Rich, did you get it at Costco? I may pick some up next time I'm there. I'm burnt out on regular soda.

I did recently get a 24-pack of the San Pellegrino Orange and Lemon sodas at Costco and they were really good but not cheap. I like that they have a peel-off foil protector on the top each can. They still have as high a sugar content as your average soda, though.

What I really miss is the little Calistogas you could get in 24-packs. They're hard to find anymore even with the new shaped bottle. I don't think I find any beverage more refreshing than a bubbly and ice cold plain Calistoga. I can knock back a few of those babies in a row no problem.

Ralph
 
San Pellegrino Orange and Lemon sodas at Costco

Dang, Ralph, those Pellegrino sodas are good! I think we're on our 5th or 6th case by now. My partner likes the orange and I prefer the lemon, so it works out quite well.

Ever try Blue Sky sodas? Their Natural Lime flavored True Seltzer is my absolute favorite. I watch for it to go on sale and then load up.

http://www.blueskysoda.com
 
Well hello, Toggles! I'm in Portland, Oregon. It is one of many Portlands but I must say it's a pretty good one, even though it's hotter than a blowtorch here today. And just for you I've updated my profile's location. Mystery no more. :)
 
Oh yeah Dave, I have had Blue Sky but it's been a long time and I don't remember where I found them. Maybe Trader Joe's?

Speaking of TJ's, they used to carry 6-packs of an Italian grapefruit soda that was killer. I haven't seen it there for at least a year.

I was tempted to pick up another case of the San Pellegrino sodas last time I was at Costco but thought better of taking in all that sugar. With those things, it's so easy!

So that means I'll treat myself next trip. The Italians really know how to do citrus soda.

Ralph
 
Does anyone remember the cola that came out in the late 1980's that had twice the caffeine and a third more sugar. I cant remember its name for anything but i hear Sams club carrys it. Its not really in stores anymore. I call it ahead of its time for an energy drink market.
 
Jolt Cola

advertised "all the sugar and twice the caffeine". I haven't seen it in years. I do like the new peach-flavored Fresca. It's even better with a little gin in it ;)
 
yes dude, Jolttttttttttttttttttttt cola, thats the ticket. I loved it at the local pool hall because we played foozball tournaments till daylight sometimes and i didnt like coffee back then like i do now. anyone wanna try and kick my ass at foozball, I will destroy you.LOL.
 
I've seen Jolt around within the past couple of years. It may have been at a convenience store because I kind of recall seeing it and buying just one can of it on the go. Who knows, I could have been somewhere like Vegas at the time.

Ralph
 
The only time I try those designer high octane sodas is when they are giving out free samples at Costco. I admit they are tasty but they're also way overpriced for over-caffeinated sugar water, IMHO.

Ralph, I got the Crystal Geyser Juice Squeeze sodas at Costco.
 
new peach-flavored Fresca

I haven't seen this here yet, but as soon as I do I'm getting some. Sounds yummy. I'm getting tired of Coke and Pepsi. I have drinking a lot of ice tea (sun tea) and sometimes I add a packet of the unsweetened lemon aid Kool Aid or Country Time lemon aid to it
 
Coca Cola

Good old Coca Cola puts a smile on my face. I also love the Pellegrino Orange and Lemon from Cosco that zipdang described. Not as sweet, less calories, and very refreshing. You all have to try it.
 

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