America has served up a lot ofunsavory itemsover the course of its food historyfrom canned bread to gelatin molds.
And, as it turns out, the drink menu hasn’t been much better.
Some soda companies like Jones and Avery’s Beverages tout their strange and sometimes unappetizing flavors openly.
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(Did you know thatTurkey and Gravy Sodais a thing?)
When the drink first hit shelves, it gained some curiosity and traction in the market.
But, it seemed to be more of a one-and-done beverage experience for many Americans.
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The product was discontinued in 1999, just two years after its wild orbit landed it on Earth.
Pepsi Blue
Pepsi is constantly churning outnew flavors and iterationsof its classic and long-adored soda pop.
One such product was Pepsi Blue.
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Hubba Bubba Soda
America’s favorite gum morphed into a fizzy liquid?
What could go wrong?
But, just like the beloved gum, the novelty soft drink began to fizz out fairly quickly.
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The recognizable pink cansalong with their Diet Hubba Bubba Soda counterpartsonly lasted a few years in stores.
Looks like Wrigley really blew its chance at the soda market!
The idea was to market and appeal to the younger Generation X population.
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But, the negativity and mediocrity eventually fell flat.
But, the flavor wasn’t even the largest problem.
But, chocolate soda?
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That’s one flavor combination we’re not so sure about.
Among this experimental bunch came the Fudgesicle: a liquified and carbonated version of the popular frozen chocolate dessert.
And even that may have been an underestimation.
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Life Savers Soda
This sweet soft drink certainly wasn’t saving any lives.
One noteworthy attempt was Snapple’s recreation called Tru Root Beer.
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