Is cheerwine like Dr Pepper?

“Cheerwine is pretty much the sweetest soft drink ever made, and in my opinion the greatest accompaniment to barbecue ever produced,” restaurant critic Alan Richman wrote in 2006, pronouncing its flavor “a little like Dr Pepper with cherry syrup stirred in.” … It’s one of his best-selling drinks, second only to Pepsi.

What is a good substitute for Dr Pepper?

Sparkling Mineral water and Black Cherry MIO make up a perfect healthy and delicious alternative to regular Dr. Pepper.

What is Cheerwine supposed to taste like?

Cheerwine has a mildly sweet flavor with strong cherry notes, most notably black cherry, is burgundy-colored, and has an unusually high degree of carbonation compared to other soft drinks.

What other sodas taste like Dr Pepper?

• Dr. Riffic *Eckerd Drugs*
• Dr. K *Kroger*
• Dr. Smooth *Harris Teeter*
• Dr. Wells.
• Dr. Becker *Blue Sky* (no caffeine)
• Dr. Perfect )2 versions , one from Canada, one from USA.
• Dr. Thirst.
• Dr. Chek *Winn Dixie*

Why is it called Cheerwine?

Sugar had been rationed due to World War I, so Peeler used cherry flavoring to help sweeten his new soda, which he called Cheerwine: getting the ‘cheer’ because he deemed it a “pleasure” to drink, and ‘wine’ because of its deep burgundy color.

What’s the healthiest soft drink?

1. Water. Hydrating, inexpensive and sugar-free: water is the best choice for drinking over the day. If you want to give it some flavour without adding sugar, try adding ice cubes and fresh mint or strips of cucumber.

What is the healthiest soda?

Does Cheerwine taste like Coke?

“It’s got a depth of flavor with this cherry beginning and a root-y ending — almost like a cross between Cherry Coke and Dr Pepper, but better, obviously,” says N.C. chef/restaurateur and A Chef’s Life star Vivian Howard. Beyond its unique flavor, Cheerwine fans claim it’s also more carbonated than other types of soda.

Do they say soda or pop in North Carolina?

A solid 6% of Americans simply call them soft drinks, especially in Louisiana and North Carolina. In small pockets of the Deep South, cocola is the preferred term.

What soft drink originated in North Carolina?

You may know Pepsi was born in NC, but did you know about the rest of these? Pepsi was created in 1893 by a New Bern pharmacist named Caleb Bradham. He called it “Brad’s Drink.” It was eventually renamed for two of its ingredients, pepsin and cola. It’s not the only soft drink that was created in North Carolina.

Why does Dr Pepper say 23 flavors?

Dr. pepper is actually a blend of all 23 flavors. All the flavors mixed together make up the smell of how so and so pharmacy smelled. … These flavors combined made up the smell of the pharmacy where Dr Pepper was created.

Which fizzy drink has least sugar?

What is Pepsi equivalent to Dr Pepper?

Dr. Slice is a Pepsi product.