Seriously… Have you read the description of Coca Cola Starlight? This is straight from their website…
You hold the celestial power of the universe in your hand. Discover what it is like to drink Starlight, on Earth for a brief encounter. Infinite possibilities are yours when the ever-cool, indulgent flavor of space hits the #RealMagic of our great Coca‑Cola taste.
Starlight’s red hue sparkles with a cooling sensation that has been transformed by the magic of space. Transport yourself to a new galaxy with each sip. Discover the sensation before it’s gone.
Okay, Coca Cola. Calm down.
Thanks for joining us for our FIRST EXCLUSIVE MINI EPISODE! We wanted to give our paid subscribers a little more for their money. So you will be privy to our quest to try brand new products. As always, let us know in the comments if there is a new food you really want us to try out.
Who are our Questers today?
Nate, anybody have some rum?
Hannah, likes it flat.
Matt, needs a good divorce lawyer.
Amy, gets the cats in the divorce.
A Mini History of Coca Cola
On May 8th, 1886, pharmacist Dr. John Pemberton was visiting a pharmacy in Atlanta to promote his medicinal wonder, French Wine of Coca. This cure-all medicine was just what the doctor ordered… that is if you wanted to drown your ailments in cocaine. Actually, it was a mix of Bordeaux red wine, caffeine, and coca leaf extract. Since it was a medicine and more of a niche market, Pemberton decided to try to sell it as a soda. So he took his bitter tasting medicine and threw in a bunch of sugar. And to make it marketable to children and adults, he removed the alcohol. But not the cocaine, since after all, it was legal.
Dr. Pemberton actually died before the beverage took off. Asa Candler acquired the company in 1891. The drink started off being sold in pharmacies at the soda fountain. By the end of the 1890s, they were selling a quarter of a million gallons of syrup a year. Coca Cola Company is the world's largest beverage company, employing over 700,000 world wide.
Coca Cola Starlight was introduced in February of 2022.
The Results
**SPOILER ALERT!**
Listen to the episode first if you do not want the results revealed to you yet!
Nate: “Why does pop have to be such a bummer?” 3/10
Amy: “I would drink this again.” 6/10
Hannah: “This reminds me of Cheerwine.” 6/10
Matt: “If this is what space tastes like, I’m keeping my helmet on.” 4/10
TOTAL: 19/40
There you have it. We do NOT give Coca Cola Starlight the Quest for the Best seal of approval. Maybe you still want to give it a try? Check out their website for more information on where to find some.
https://us.coca-cola.com/products/coke-creations/starlight
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Show Notes:
Enter a new universe... Coca Cola Starlight