# What should be America's Beverage? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [February 1, 2005, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-be-americas-beverage/287732 "2005-02-01T04:25:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Poonther](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Poonther](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Poonther)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2005, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-be-americas-beverage/287732/21 "2005-02-01T18:25:06Z")
Another vote here for **COKE.** Mainly because only it and bourbon were “invented” here, I believe. Since the Bush monarchy is in power now, we seem to only be able to use/view/market “G” rated products, so that would leave Bourbon out. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2005, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-be-americas-beverage/287732/22 "2005-02-01T18:39:33Z")
Can’t we just say it’s bourbon & Coke, and leave it at that? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Indygrrl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/58f4c7/32.png) [@Indygrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indygrrl)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2005, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-be-americas-beverage/287732/23 "2005-02-01T18:43:24Z")
Coke, for sure. ---
**Author:** ![MovieMogul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f08c70/32.png) [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2005, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-be-americas-beverage/287732/24 "2005-02-01T19:03:25Z")
> [@Ghanima](#): > > It’s Coke, whether we like it or not. I’m inclined to agree. Fizzy, sugary, airy with very little kick to it. Ubiquitous globally, alternately loved and resented by millions. Yup, I think so. ---
**Author:** ![Mister\_Rik](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mister_rik/32/491_2.png) [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2005, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-be-americas-beverage/287732/25 "2005-02-01T19:24:38Z")
Mountain Dew!!! ---
**Author:** ![Cornelius\_Tuggerson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/13edae/32.png) [@Cornelius\_Tuggerson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cornelius_Tuggerson)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2005, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-be-americas-beverage/287732/26 "2005-02-01T20:43:26Z")
> [@Indygrrl](#): > > Coke, for sure. Coke? Jeesh people… Have you ever tried Perrier? What about with a tiny slice of lemon a little sugar and some ice? What about with a little vodka on top of all that? You still opt for Coke? Very well then there is really nothing more I can do here. PS I don’t think the French would really mind if the merkins “borrowed” their drink. It comes out of the ground over there, plenty to go around. ---
**Author:** ![Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tapioca_Dextrin)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2005, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-be-americas-beverage/287732/27 "2005-02-01T21:27:18Z")
Dr. Pepper! ---
**Author:** ![Kel\_Varnsen\_Latex\_Division](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/aeb1de/32.png) [@Kel\_Varnsen\_Latex\_Division](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kel_Varnsen_Latex_Division)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2005, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-be-americas-beverage/287732/28 "2005-02-01T22:00:42Z")
Wow. No votes for Perrier? I think it is probably Coca-Cola, but what about Tang? It’s the drink of NASA. Just imagine if a hot woman asked you if you wanted a coke or some tang. Which would you pick? ---
**Author:** ![The\_Hamster\_King](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8edcca/32.png) [@The\_Hamster\_King](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Hamster_King)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2005, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-be-americas-beverage/287732/29 "2005-02-01T22:23:16Z")
Distilled water … or rainwater … and PURE GRAIN ALCOHOL … . The rest of you are a pack of dirty COMMIES. ---
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2005, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-be-americas-beverage/287732/30 "2005-02-01T23:23:25Z")
> [@racer72](#): > > No Coke, Pepsi!!! Seconded. Except I phrase it “Eff Coke. Pepsi!” ---
**Author:** ![overlyverbose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/9dc877/32.png) [@overlyverbose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/overlyverbose)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2005, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-be-americas-beverage/287732/31 "2005-02-01T23:37:11Z")
Another vote for coke, though I will say that coke by itself while American is not nearly as American as Coke with ice is. In no other country have I had so much ice rammed down my throat. And when I ask for a drink without ice, I get looked at like I’ve grown another head. I hate that. ---
**Author:** ![maleinblack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e5b9ba/32.png) [@maleinblack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/maleinblack)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2005, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-be-americas-beverage/287732/32 "2005-02-01T23:43:12Z")
Coke for sure! ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2005, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-be-americas-beverage/287732/33 "2005-02-01T23:44:45Z")
Sorry, no. I’m going to nominate sweet iced tea, as served by a perky young Southern gal with a slow drawl and a fast wink. ---
**Author:** ![Augie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Augie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Augie)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2005, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-be-americas-beverage/287732/34 "2005-02-01T23:46:22Z")
What goes with Mom’s fresh apple pie? What goes with processed slices individually wrapped Kraft cheese? What goes with fluffy lighter-than-air Wonder bread? What goes with a steaming ballpark hotdog? Bourbon, of course! ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2005, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-be-americas-beverage/287732/35 "2005-02-01T23:49:29Z")
> [@ivylass](#): > > Sorry, no. > > I’m going to nominate sweet iced tea, as served by a perky young Southern gal with a slow drawl and a fast wink. Gotta second that. When the temp tops 100 Degrees F., & the humidity is 90%+, sweet iced tea isn’t a luxury. In the South, it’s _survival!_ And I was born a Yankee! ---
**Author:** ![Loopydude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e56c9b/32.png) [@Loopydude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loopydude)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2005, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-be-americas-beverage/287732/36 "2005-02-01T23:57:53Z")
Yoo-Hoo. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/22080_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2005, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-be-americas-beverage/287732/37 "2005-02-02T00:07:01Z")
What about KoolAid?? ---
**Author:** ![TitoBenito](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/2acd7d/32.png) [@TitoBenito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TitoBenito)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2005, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-be-americas-beverage/287732/38 "2005-02-02T01:57:55Z")
Does anybody besides Americans drink Dr. Pepper? I’ve never found a can anywhere but in the states. ---
**Author:** ![Ashkicker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4bbf92/32.png) [@Ashkicker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ashkicker)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2005, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-be-americas-beverage/287732/39 "2005-02-02T02:04:31Z")
What no Starbucks on the list? 😕 I guess it would have to be plain coffee then. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Hoodoo\_Ulove](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/58956e/32.png) [@Hoodoo\_Ulove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hoodoo_Ulove)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2005, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-be-americas-beverage/287732/40 "2005-02-02T03:04:16Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > What about KoolAid?? Forever identified with Guyana. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-be-americas-beverage/287732.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-be-americas-beverage/287732.md?page=3)