Delaware Punch at the World of Coca-Cola

Delaware Punch is a fruit-flavored soft drink. Its formula uses a blend of fruit flavors, with

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) being the most prominent. It is not

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and is

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-free. Delaware

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was created by Thomas E. Lyons in 1913. The brand is currently owned by

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, but has been discontinued. The beverage is difficult to find, but is still served in some restaurants in

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, including James Coney Island. It is also sold in certain grocery stores in

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, and

. Delaware Punch can also be found for sale on eBay. Blooms Candy in Carrollton, TX regularly stocks Delaware Punch in single cans and 12 packs. It is also sold in Louisiana in 20oz. bottles. Delaware Punch concentrate can be purchased from several online soft drink retailers. The bottled form is sold in Guatemala and

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. Delaware Punch was commonly sold at the

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K&B, before it was bought by

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in 1997. The drink can be found in Latin American convenience stores.from 2m17s https://www.youtube.com/IR90bIKnWRM Delaware Punch is named for the Delaware grape cultivar from which its flavor is derived. The grape was first grown in

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, and the drink therefore has no affiliation with the state of

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