Soft Drinks

They pop, they fizz, they refresh, they energize … and they account for nearly 30% of all beverages consumed in the United States.

Transformed from the neighborhood pharmacy fountain into a multibillion-dollar industry, SOFT DRINKS have been quenching Americans’ thirst for over a century. In this program, follow the bubbles to the headquarters of the world’s third-largest soft drink supplier, Dr. Pepper^®, and take a taste of an all-natural soda at Hansen’s^®, where only four ingredients go into every batch. While there’s nothing sweet about watching someone sweat, witness how scientists at Gatorade^® collect an athlete’s every drop to formulate the world’s number-one sports drink. Finally, deconstruct the twenty-first-century energy drink craze and freeze your brain with the iconic 7-Eleven^® soft drink, the Slurpee^®.

From ginger ale and root beer to soft drinks made to taste like Christmas ham, join MODERN MARVELS^® for this fascinating look at the multifaceted nature of the soft drink.