Although soda wasn’t totally forbidden when we were kids, it was a special treat enjoyed at a picnic, party, or some other festive celebration. That probably explains why we crave and fondly remember those sweet, tasty, old-fashioned sodas all these years later. Some of these colas and sodas are long gone from store shelves, but others are still available if you know where to look. Here are five of them.

Lorina

Lorina is a French brand that has been delighting us with sparkling lemonade and fruit sodas since 1895. The original name of the tangy drink was Victor Geyer’s Elixir; it only became Lorina later.

Lorina is the name of a ship that saved French people during World War II. Lemonade and Orangeade were the founding flavors- Pink Lemonade, Lavender, and Blood Orange joined the family later. These flavors are still made with water sourced from France.

Frostie Soda

If you were a 40s kid, you’ll remember Frostie Root Beer. The vintage drink was manufactured in 1939, and its popularity spread from Baltimore, where it originated, to almost every state in the nation. That’s when other flavors were added.

The brand added flavors like orange soda and blue cream, giving consumers more options. We particularly love the holiday vibe of the graphics on the label of these drinks- it consisted of snow and a bearded character that looked like Santa.

Reading Draft

Reading Draft was released in 1921 in Reading, Pennsylvania. From its amazing taste to the famous label with the image of a train, this soda takes you back to the former railroad hub, Reading, Pennsylvania. 

Reading Draft has been a renowned beverage brand for decades, with classics like root beer, sarsaparilla, and white birch. Today, they have new flavors like honey pear and citrus twist. The original taste still impresses us.

Cheerwine

Cheerwine originated from Salisbury in North Carolina. It remains the oldest continuing soft drink company run by the same family. The deep red color of the drink was invented by L.D. Peeler. The vintage soda is one of the most popular.

The drink was called Cheerwine due to its famous red wine-like color and the cheery vibe it brings. Just like its ‘uniquely southern’ tagline, Cheerwine is a unique drink that takes you down the Southern lane.

Moxie

We can’t possibly talk about vintage soda without mentioning Moxie. Moxie was initially produced in Lowell, Massachusetts, in 1876. The beverage is credited with the title of being one of the first sodas to be mass-produced. Moxie is a drink like none other.

Everyone feels a different taste when they drink Moxie, so it’s safe to say we’ve given up on defining its taste. However, this doesn’t reduce the beverage’s appeal. It’s a perfect choice for a vintage soda-tasting party.