Extreme International Soft Drinking!!!

It’s hard to be original these days but trust Mr Boydee Blog to bring you reviews of rare international soft drinks not found easily within this country. (The UK) I take this shit seriously because I understand that drinking 5 of these soft drinks in a row could cause anything or nothing to happen!!! I have done all the necessary stretches to mentally and physically prepare my body for the ensuing sugar rush. So LET’S DO THIS!!!

Okay let’s kick this off with one of my favourite soft drinks of all time Mountain Dew!!! The formula was first made and marketed in Knoxville and Johnson City, Tennessee, USA through the 1940s. It has a smooth citrus flavor that isn’t too sweet like a lot of soft drinks on the market right now.

While I don’t think everyone will think it’s an instant classic it is worth picking up to try it out. I could personally drink it all day I love it so much it’s a refreshing and easy to drink beverage that won’t make you feel bloated either.

Two unfounded urban legends about Mountain Dew exist. One is that it causes shrunken testicles!! (Errr…) and/or penis size. (WHAT!!!!) The other is that it lowers sperm count. (Did Satan make this drink!?) Both myths are typically attributed to the dye Yellow #5 (tartrazine)

Yellow #5 has never been scientifically linked to any of the alleged effects in the legends, nor has any other component of the drink. Thus, there is no evidence that Mountain Dew is any more hazardous (or beneficial) to health than other caffeinated, sugar-sweetened soft drinks, provided one is not allergic to Yellow #5. (Few…..)

There is currently a petition in the UK to get the drink sold here although there is a “Mountain Dew Energy” that has been introduced into the energy drink market here. I’ve yet to find it though.

Ulker is a Turkish manufacturer of food products, they also make some pretty shitty soft drinks if these are anything to go by. Link orange was just a generic orange drink while Icim cherry tasted like bad cranberry juice. Save your money and buy a Fanta.

Hmm I wonder what country this soft drink comes from? That’s correct! Brazil... It’s hard to describe the flavour of this drink, in a good way however, it’s like nothing out there. One of the most important characteristics of a soft drink is to be original. The last thing I want to do is to be drinking something that’s ripping off another drink.

I’m actually really impressed by this one however, best way I can describe it is an apple, cherry blend with a sweet bouquet. They use an E150d colorant (Huh!?) which any soft drink aficionado knows gives it a caramel colour... This is actually the second biggest soft drink in Brazil second only to Coca-Cola and I can see why! Would recommend it!

Spar-Letta has been manufactured by the Coca-Cola Company in South Africa since 1955. While growing up in South Africa these drinks where my favourite!!! Even now when I drink it I get transported to my childhood the flavours are that distinct to me!!!

While Spar letta comes in many flavours Apple, Cherry Plum, Citrus Lemon, Coconut Pineapple, Cola, Lemon, Raspberry and Strawberry. Crème soda is the flagship flavour of the brand. In my opinion there is no better crème soda developed in the UK or the US that can compete with Spar-Letta’s they are well and truly kings in this field.

Strawberry is the only other flavour I’ve had which is very similar but has a tinge of strawberry added to the mix. Spar-Letta has a solid range of drinks here that are firm favourites in my eyes. If you can find a South African shop near you, which there are many especially in London, grab them immediately!

Looks like I’ve come to end of my Soft Drinking escapades hope you found this informative. Check back regularly for more as I may even go into different drink genres!!! :O

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