Let me guess: You’re standing in a Buc-ee’s staring at a citrus soda you’ve never seen before, and you googled the title of this article for answers. What is Ski soda? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Let’s go down this road together, traveler (and make sure you grab a sliced brisket sandwich before you leave, in my honor).
What is Ski soda?
Ski soda is a lemon-orange flavored soda produced by The Double Cola Company, which also makes other obscure sodas like Jumbo Fruit Punch Soda and Chaser. The citrusy soda is made with real lemon and orange juices. The soda is available in cans alongside plastic and glass bottles, depending on your region.
Where is Ski soda made?
The formula for Ski was perfected in Chattanooga, Tennessee all the way back in the ‘50s. These days, Ski is bottled and canned at a few different facilities across the country—often landing at independent bottlers and canning facilities due to their independent ownership.
Is Ski soda still made the same way?
Per the brand’s website, Ski soda has been made with the same recipe since 1956. (If you get it right the first time, you don’t have to mess around with updating it.) Additional variants have come out in the decades since. Alongside the original, The Double Cola Company currently produces Diet, Cherry, and Tropical variants of Ski soda. These flavors are even harder to find than the original, so if you find one in the wild, treat yourself with a rare delicacy.
Does Ski soda have caffeine?
Ski soda is not only caffeinated, it’s extra caffeinated. A 12oz can of Ski has 69 milligrams of caffeine. For context, a 12oz can of Mountain Dew only has 54 milligrams. Neither are beating even the smallest can of Red Bull, but it’s still worth nothing—this old soda has zip.
Where can you buy Ski soda?
While Ski soda is technically available nationwide, it’s super widely stocked. I can’t tell you how often I’m looking up where to find Ski soda; at least they have a store locator on their website.
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