Sockerdricka (Swedish for: ''sugar drink'') is a
soft drink dating from the 19th century. Originally it was brewed and also contained ginger,
but nowadays it consists of
carbonated water
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,
sugar,
citric acid
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, and
flavorant
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s. It is quite similar to
Fruktsoda
Fruktsoda (Swedish for: ''fruit soda'') is a lemon-lime flavored soft drink from Sweden, similar to 7 Up and Sprite. Fruktsoda is made by various breweries in Sweden. It is also a popular ingredient in cocktail
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. It is still sold, despite strong competition from more modern soft drinks such as
7 Up
7 Up (stylized as 7up outside North America) is an American brand of lemon-lime-flavored non-caffeinated soft drink. The brand and formula are owned by Keurig Dr Pepper although the beverage is internationally distributed by PepsiCo. 7 Up co ...
and
Sprite. Sockerdricka is a popular base for many cocktails.
References
Soft drinks
Swedish drinks
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