Best-Selling Sodas From the Past That Sadly No Longer Exist
1. TaB: Considering just how many drinks are unleashed upon the world, sticking around for the best part of 60 years is very impressive for any brand.
2. Orbitz: Of all the interesting sodas to ever hit the market, Orbitz might be up there with the best of the best – at least in terms of marketing.
3. Crystal Pepsi: When Pepsi introduced Crystal Pepsi, it spared no expense. It even bought a costly Super Bowl commercial.
4. Apple Slice: We all know that soda isn’t particularly good for you, but that doesn’t stop some brands from trying to make.
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5. Josta: Josta managed to stick around for four years after it was introduced onto the American market in 1995.
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6. Jolt Cola: Energy drinks are moderated these days, with parents largely choosing to keep their kids away from high-caffeine drinks for good reason.
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7. Quatro: Say what you want about ‘80s soda Quatro, but there’s no doubt it had some of the jazziest branding around.
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8. Surge: Energy drinks have been heavily criticized over the last few years, but back in the ‘90s, they were still all over the place.
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9. Fruitopia: There’s no denying that the name Fruitopia sounds good. Coca-Cola decided to throw this one out there in 1994.
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10. Snapple Tru Root Beer: It’s fair to say that root beer is incredibly popular in the United States, which might explain why Snapple tried to jump on.
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11. Hi-C Ecto Cooler: Hi-C Ecto Cooler actually started out life as a way to promote The Real Ghostbusters series.
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12. 7Up Gold: 7Up is still a popular drink today, but back in the ‘80s, Dr. Pepper was trying to figure out a way to give it a little more spice.
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13. Bubble Up: At first glance, Bubble Up looks a lot like 7Up. The brand was created by Sweet Valley Products Co. and actually hit the market.