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10 Strawberry Lemonade Brands, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@tastingtable.com (Samantha Maxwell) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:20:00 +0000

If you're looking to cool down this summer with some strawberry lemonade, you may want to take a look at how we ranked these 10 store-bought brands.

The Top-Selling Energy Drink In The US Isn't Celsius Or Monster

staff@tastingtable.com (Luna Regina) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

For many energy drinks have taken over the role of the afternoon cup of coffee, but the best-selling brand may come as a surprise.

The Old-School Soda Fountain Drink That Spiked In Popularity During Prohibition

staff@tastingtable.com (Michelle Welsch) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Long before anybody had dreamed up the term mocktail, this fizzy and tart drink was stepping in for booze during the Prohibition era.

29 Refreshing Drinks That Make The Most Of Summer Fruit

staff@tastingtable.com (Samantha Maxwell) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:20:00 +0000

We found a bunch of tasty fruit-forward sippers to cool you down all summer long. There's a mix of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to suit your needs.

Sprite, 7Up, Or Ginger Ale: Which Is The Absolute Best For A Shirley Temple?

staff@tastingtable.com (Julia Holland) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:40:00 +0000

Shirley Temples are an absolute classic for a reason, but there's some debate over how to make them. We talked to experts who weigh in.

Coco5's Coconut Water Drinks Are Coming To Costco. I Tried All 7 Flavors, And I Have Thoughts

staff@tastingtable.com (Julia Duda) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:20:00 +0000

Coco5's coconut water-based drinks are an interesting alternative to conventional hydration drinks, but do its flavors actually deliver? Here's our verdict.

15 Old-School Drinks That Used To Be In Everyone's Lunchboxes

staff@tastingtable.com (Michelle Welsch) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Nothing beat cracking open a fresh juice box in the school cafeteria. We look back at the classics that made their way into every lunch box.

The 2-Ingredient Chocolate Soda Fountain Drink That Deserves A Comeback

staff@tastingtable.com (Rebecca Treon) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0000

While soda fountains may be mostly a thing of the past, their delicious flavors live on. Here's one tasty drink you'll want to try out for yourself at home.

The Best Temperature For Storing Bottled Water Is Lower Than You'd Think

staff@tastingtable.com (Allison Forsyth) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Keep your bottled water stored in a cool place. Higher temperatures can trigger the release of harmful chemicals in the plastic to seep into the water.

This Popular Olipop Flavor Has More Caffeine Than Mountain Dew

staff@tastingtable.com (Allison Forsyth) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:40:00 +0000

Despite their healthier stats, some sodas have more caffeine than regular soda. The highest we've seen is this Mountain Dew dupe from Olipop.

A Pitcher Of Lemonade Tastes Better When You Add A Splash Of This Juice

staff@tastingtable.com (Wendy Leigh) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:40:00 +0000

You can give your classic lemonade pitcher a more sweet, tart, or tropical note by just pouring this in. You can even upgrade it further with clever add-ins.

The Old-School Mountain Dew Can Designs Everyone Seems To Love

staff@tastingtable.com (Autumn Swiers) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Everyone knows Mountain Dew for it's electric color and zingy taste, but some seem to think more back towards their childhood when reminiscing on the brand.

12 Aldi Summit Popz Prebiotic Sodas, Ranked

staff@tastingtable.com (Megan Hageman) — Sun, 31 May 2026 15:20:00 +0000

We sipped a dozen Aldi Summit Popz prebiotic sodas to find the one with the most balanced flavor. We found a favorite and some duds along the way.

Don't Stick Cans Of Coke In The Freezer — There's A Faster Method To Chill Your Drink

staff@tastingtable.com (Angeline Stratz) — Sat, 30 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000

There's a faster way to chill your Coke cans quickly than throwing them in the freezer, where you increase the risk of explosions or ruined soda.

Amish Meadow Tea: The Refreshing Way To Use Up Your Mint This Summer

staff@tastingtable.com (Lindsey Reynolds) — Tue, 26 May 2026 22:30:00 +0000

For a non-alcohol option, Amish meadow tea is a cool, refreshing summer drink that's perfect for using up extra fresh mint from your garden or market haul.

The Retro Chocolate Drink Pepsi Made To Compete With Yoo-Hoo

staff@tastingtable.com (Ian Fortey) — Tue, 26 May 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Pepsi was so desperate to compete with the popularity of Yoo-Hoo that it developed its own chocolate drink, but the beverage had a sad and short-lived story.

14 Refreshing Latin American Drinks Worth Trying At Least Once

staff@tastingtable.com (Lily McElveen) — Tue, 26 May 2026 00:20:00 +0000

The many rich cultures of Latin America have a few things in common, such as an appreciation for refreshing beverages. Have you tried any of these?

For The Best Lemonade, Freeze Your Lemons And Grab A Blender

staff@tastingtable.com (Luna Regina) — Sun, 24 May 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Lemonade made with a classic recipe is delicious, but this new technique will boost the drink's flavor even more for a taste of summer in a glass.

The Ice Cube Trick That Prevents Lemonade From Getting Watered Down

staff@tastingtable.com (Deb Kavis) — Sat, 23 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000

There's nothing like a sip of lemonade on a hot summer day - that is, until the ice cubes inevitably water it down. This trick prevents that entirely.

The Real Difference Between Soda And Tonic Water, Explained

staff@tastingtable.com (Matthew Spina) — Tue, 19 May 2026 18:40:00 +0000

If you think all bubbly waters are the same, you'd be wrong. Find out what makes soda water and tonic water so different from one another.