Throwback Drinks You Won't Find in Stores Anymore
These throwback drinks have a sweet taste of nostalgia.
There is nothing like the sights, smells and tastes of nostalgia. Whether it is a favorite recipe from childhood or a sip of something you savored growing up, nothing tastes quite as good as nostalgia. For many of us, childhood was a simpler time, so seeing something from then gives us those feel-good feelings.
Thanks to the beverage industry and all of their crazy concoctions, which sometimes became beloved fan favorites while others totally failed with an epic flop, here are 14 throwback drinks you will not find in stores anymore — for better or for worse.
7 Up Gold
In the 1980s, you could spice things up with 7 Up Gold, a spice-flavored soda similar to the taste of traditional ginger ale.
Aspen
In the late 1970s, PepsiCo introduced Aspen, a clear, crisp and refreshing apple soda. It was eventually rebranded and revamped as Apple Slice. With “just a snap of apple,” Aspen was gone in a snap by 1982.
Coca-Cola BlāK
First introduced in 2006, Coca-Cola Bl̄āK was a coffee-flavored soft drink. Pause for reaction. Needless to say, this beverage only lasted until 2008 when it was discontinued.
Coca-Cola with Lime
The Coca-Cola Company likes to create new flavor combinations including their Coca-Cola with Lime pairing. Introduced in 2005 and discontinued in 2007, if you were a fan of this flavored beverage, then lucky for you you can still add a fresh citrusy lime wedge to your cup of classic Coca-Cola to recreate this throwback drink you will not find in stores anymore.
Crystal Pepsi
If you are a product of the ’90s you may remember Crystal Pepsi. The classic Pepsi beverage, but clear.
Hi-C Ecto Coolers
In 1989, the iconic movie “Ghostbusters” debuted in theaters across the country. In honor of this Hollywood film, Hi-C kicked off a cross-promotion when it rebooted its classic Citrus Cooler as a bright-green drink in honor of one of the film’s favorite featured characters — Slimer.
Hubba Bubba Soda
Hubba Bubba is most commonly known for its deliciously-flavored bubble gum, but in the 1980s, the company thought it would be a good idea to combine two consumer favorites — bubble gum and soda.
Life Savers Soda
If Life Savers are a favorite candy of yours, then you may have loved Life Savers Soda. Launched in the 1980s, this iconic candy included all of your favorite flavors including fruit punch, grape punch, lime punch, orange punch, and pineapple.
New Coke
Coca-Cola has a secret recipe and for good reason, it is a complete classic that cannot be beaten, but in 1985 Coca-Cola tried to appeal to younger fans with its New Coke soda beverage. Fans demanded the original recipe be back on grocery store shelves, and the newest beverage to Coca-Cola’s family did not last long. Out with the new, stick with the old!
OK Soda
In the early 1990s, Coca-Cola made another attempt at something new — this time to appeal to Generation X-er’s with artsy soda cans. Unfortunately, OK Soda lived up to its name and was just OK, which eventually led to its discontinuation.
Orbitz
Who knew that floating balls of gelatin could give soda a futuristic look? That is what happened when Orbitz debuted a soda. Unfortunately, the beverage’s odd texture was not a favorite among fans, and it was discontinued in the late 1990s.
Pepsi Blue
PepsiCo made an attempt to add a beverage to their line with their 2002 debut of Pepsi Blue. With a subtle taste of berries or blue cotton candy, PepsiCo discontinued this soda by 2004.
Pepsi Holiday Spice
If Pepsi was a staple at holiday events and family gatherings then you were sure to have a well-stocked supply of PepsiCo’s spin on the holidays with Pepsi Holiday Spice. With subtle notes of cinnamon and ginger, this holiday soda was only available for two years and was officially discontinued in 2006.
Sprite Remix
Flashback to the early 2000s when Sprite launched a berry-flavored drink that was all of the rage — Sprite Remix. Unfortunately, this flavor is no longer available, so if you are a fan of Sprite, you will have to stick to the classic lemon-lime flavored beverage.
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