Soft drinks

First Dr Pepper

Dr Pepper is a genuine drinks enigma. It’s one of the most popular soft drinks in the world yet literally no one can agree on what it actually tastes like. Discover how, who and where it was first invented.

12 hours ago10 min read

First Red Bull

The astonishing, rags-to-riches story of the first Red Bull, from a humble homemade Thai tonic to one of the world's most powerful lifestyle brands.

Apr 2610 min read

First fizzy ginger ale

First things first, don’t confuse ginger ale with ginger beer. They’re completely different drinks. Yes, they’re both flavoured with...

Feb 9, 20246 min read

Who was the first person to put the sparkle into water?

First fizzy water

Fizzy water. Mineral water. Soda. This fizzy favourite is available all over the globe but when and who first put the sparkle into water?

Jan 10, 20226 min read

First fruit cordial

Rose’s Lime Juice was the world’s first commercial fruit cordial, invented by Lauchlin Rose in Leith, a port near Edinburgh, in 1867.

Jul 17, 20213 min read