Spin-Offs & Flavor Extensions
Coca-Cola introduced a massive hit in 1985 by adding this distinct fruit flavor to its classic cola, packaged in a bright purple-accented can
Cherry Coke (Accept: Coca-Cola Cherry)
Coca-Cola shook up the beverage aisle by launching a massive "Share a Coke" campaign, where they replaced their classic logo with these personalized words
first names (Accept: People's names)
This is the dominant fruit flavor found in a standard can of Sprite or 7Up
lemon-lime
This fast-food giant is legendary for its uniquely crisp, heavily carbonated fountain Sprite, which has become a massive pop-culture meme
McDonald's
If you live in states like Ohio, Michigan, or Pennsylvania, you are highly likely to refer to carbonated soft drinks by this short, snappy four-letter word
pop
In 2020, Dr Pepper launched a massive permanent flavor extension that combined its classic 23 flavors with this rich sweet flavor
Cream Soda
This is the official name of the classic, metallic pull-tab fastener attached to the top of a modern soda can that you push down to open the drink
pop-tab (Accept: Pull-tab / stay-tab)
This vibrant, orange-flavored soda brand features a cartoon mascot named "The Fanta Crew" and uses the catchy jingle "Wanta Fanta!"
Fanta
This is the official name of the high-tech, touchscreen Coca-Cola fountain machines found in modern restaurants that allow you to mix over 100 different flavor combinations
Coca-Cola Freestyle
If you live in Atlanta or deep in the American South, it is a cultural tradition to refer to absolutely any brand of carbonated soft drink by this specific brand name
Coke
This popular citrus soda giant launched a red, cherry-flavored version called "Code Red" in 2001 that became a massive success
Mountain Dew
Prior to the invention of screw-top plastic lids, glass soda bottles in the early 20th century were sealed using these round, crinkled metal caps lined with cork
crown corks (Accept: Crown caps)
This popular, bright-green citrus soda owned by Dr Pepper Snapple Group features a crescent moon on its logo and is a major regional competitor to Mountain Dew
Sun Drop
Taco Bell features a massively popular, exclusive teal-colored version of Mountain Dew on its fountains known by this tropical name
Baja Blast
This classic diner dessert tradition is made by dropping a scoop of vanilla ice cream directly into a tall glass of cold root beer
root beer float (Accept: A black cow)
This clear, lemon-lime brand owned by Coca-Cola launched a tropical, caffeine-free spin-off in 2025 called "Chill" featuring this specific, refreshing melon flavor
cucumber (Accept: Cucumber Lime)
To cater to health-conscious consumers who still want regular sugar, soda companies sell their flagship drinks in these tiny, short aluminum cans that hold exactly 7.5 ounces
mini cans
This classic, crisp grapefruit-flavored soda made by the Coca-Cola Company is famous for its bright green glass bottles and its distinct, non-sweet tartness
Squirt
When you order a soda at a fast-food drive-thru, the machine automatically dispenses this frozen component first to keep the beverage chilled, displacing some of the liquid
ice
This modern, viral beverage trend popularized in Utah involves taking a standard diet soda and adding heavy creamer, lime juice, and flavored syrups to make a custom drink
dirty soda
In 2004, Pepsi launched a limited-edition holiday version called "Holiday Spice" that infused their regular cola with ginger and this specific festive baking spice
cinnamon
This is the unique, technical name of the curved indentation or "kick" located at the very bottom of a classic glass soda bottle, designed to give the glass structural strength
punt (Accept: Push-up)
This classic, deep-purple soda brand is the most famous fruit-flavored drink dedicated entirely to grape flavor
Welch's (Accept: NuGrape)
Because it is an independent company, Dr Pepper is unique because it is served at both McDonald's (a Coke fast-food partner) and Taco Bell, which is partnered with this rival soda corporation
PepsiCo (Accept: Pepsi)
In traditional British and Australian slang, carbonated soft drinks are almost never called soda or pop, but are instead referred to by this sharp, fizzy two-word phrase
fizzy drinks (Accept: Soft drinks)