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You'd be surprised just how many popular soft drinks there are! Coke isn't the only one in the U.S. Each state has a clear favorite, and some of these brands might come as a shock. Click through to find out which drink is the winner in the state you're from.
Alabama - Grapico
Founded in Louisiana in 1914 and relocated to Alabama in 1917, Grapico is a Southern staple. You can go to any restaurant in the South and order this delicious sparkling drink. The best part? That vivid purple hue.
A Centennial Celebration
The Grapico company celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2014, and the new slogan is, "A Southern thing for 100 years." Another tongue-in-cheek catchphrase is, "So Southern, it's probably kin to you on your daddy's side."
Alaska - Pepsi
Even though Alaska's population isn't big on soda, there's still a Pepsi bottling plant there. That means it's obviously the default soda that most people drink. Other than that, other soft drinks aren't really popular there.
A Brand of Variants
Despite its longstanding competition with Coke, Pepsi still thrives on the market. Did you know there are 10 different variants of the drink? Diet Pepsi, Pepsi Twist, Pepsi Lime, and Pepsi Wild Cherry, just to name a few.
Arizona - Cactus Cooler
Arizona's drink of choice is pretty predictable. Cactus Coler is an orange-pineapple drink that is hugely popular in the Southwest. Some people prefer drinking this to actual cactus water (which is also a thing).
For Fans of Citrus Drinks
If you don't live in the Southwest, you can try a couple of other different soft drinks with comparable flavors. Fanta, Slice, Orange Crush, and Sunkist all have that same citrusy orange flavor. Cactus Crush also used to be distributed by Canada Dry.
Arkansas - Grapette
Grapette used to be hugely popular in Arkansas. Now, it's more of a Sam's Club favorite, and can be bought anywhere. Still, its presence in Southern supermarkets will definitely never be forgotten.
Classic Glass Bottles
When Grapette hit the market, it stood out from competitors because of its unique packaging. Other soft drinks were bottled in 12-ounce glass bottles, and Grapette came in six-ounce clear glass bottles to show off its purple color. The drink was hugely popular during WWII.
California - A&W
A&W root beer was founded in California in 1919. Since then, it has remained a favorite drink of most who live there and has a national presence in the soft drink market. If you've ever had a root beer float, you likely had a taste of A&W.
A Popular Restaurant Chain
A&W Restaurant is a chain that has dated back to 1919. Its popular items are burgers, draft root beer, and root beer floats. There are over 20,000 A&W restaurant employees worldwide.
Colorado - Izze
In 2002, Izze's carbonated fruit drinks took over the Colorado markets. They were bought by PepsiCo in 2006, but they still claim Colorado as their home. These are comparable to most other fizzy drinks like La Croix.
Sparkling Trend Setter
With 70% fruit juice and a splash of sparkling water, Izze claims they are the "perfect feel-good drink to brighten up your day." Sparkling water has taken the world by storm over the last few years, and Izze is probably to thank for the innovation.
Connecticut - Foxon Park
New Haven, Connecticut might as well be the pizza capital of the United States. You also can't go to any pizzeria that doesn't stock Foxon Park, a Connecticut-based soda. The company has been around since 1922.
An East Haven Classic
This soda company has been around for nearly 100 years. If you want a true Connecticut experience, eat a New Haven-style pizza and order a Foxon Park flavor of your choice. Grape, White Birch, Cream Soda, Orange, and Ginger Ale are just a few of the countless flavors they have to offer.
Delaware - Old Dominion Root Beer
Dominion is also a beer brewery, but they also specialize in root beer. They sweeten it with honey and sugar, and it's a Dover specialty. Next time you're in Dover, try an alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink from Dominion.
Historic Recipes
The Dominion brewery has been using beverage recipes based on those from the Library of Congress for nearly 20 years. Its special sassafras and honey sweeteners replace all high-fructose corn syrup, making it naturally sweet and healthy. You can even find Old Dominion non-alcoholic brews in Costco and Giant stores.
Florida - Any Fountain Soda Out Of A 7-Eleven Big Gulp
This one's probably self-explanatory. 7-Eleven is one of America's most popular convenience store chains, with a pretty heavy population in Florida. Big Gulps are quick and convenient to pick up and will last you all day thanks to their size.
Big Gulp 24 Hours a Day
7-Elevens are famous for being open 24 hours a day. Did you know the largest Big Gulp size is 128 ounces? Between their 71,100 locations, you can get yourself a Big Gulp in any major city and small town.
Georgia - Coca Cola
Georgia is home to the Coca Cola headquarters. They even have a museum! While RC Cola might also have a base in Georgia, it's 100% Coke territory.
Longstanding Classic
Coca Cola is by far an American classic, with several variants just like Pepsi. With flavors like Diet, Cherry, and Vanilla, it's one of Pepsi's leading competitors. Often times, restaurants will only carry one or the other.
Hawaii - Hawaiian Sun
While this isn't technically a carbonated soft drink, it's one of Hawaii's most popular-selling beverages. If you ask any Hawaiian what their drink of choice is, they're going to say the Pass-O-Guava flavor. No one does it better than Hawaiian Sun.
Idaho - Iron Port
While Iron Port isn't one specific drink, it is a brand that stocks several soda fountains. Iron Port is similar in taste to root beer, but with a spicier flavor. You can find Iron Port in nearly any restaurant in Idaho.
Illinois - Green River
Green River is Illinois' favorite soft drink. The brewery was one that initially faced Prohibition policies. Now, a multitude of bottlers produces the drink yearly.
Indiana - Triple XXX
Triple XXX was initially founded in Texas but now resides in Indiana. It's famous for its classic root beer. Now, there are only two Triple XXX restaurants remaining in Indiana.
Iowa - Sioux City Sarsaparilla
The soda is named after the same city in Iowa, Sioux City. The drink is considered one of the best sarsaparilla drinks ever. It was even mentioned in the film, The Big Lebowski.
Kansas - Lost Trail Root Beer
This Kansan brew is a state-wide favorite. Lost Trail has been made in-state since the 1800's back when the frontier was all the Midwest had to offer. Now, it's a nostalgic reminder of simpler times.
Kentucky - Ale-8-One
The Ale-8-One production center is based in Winchester, Kentucky, and is a popular ginger-and-citrus soda. It's the only soda invented in Kentucky that still exists. Talk about a longstanding classic.
Louisiana - Delaware Punch
Despite what you're thinking, Delaware Punch isn't named after the state. It's actually named after a variety of grape. Delaware Punch is a Southern, grape-flavored drink that is still found in some select stores.
Maine - Moxie
Moxie was originally invented in Massachusetts. However, no state loves it more than Maine. It even named Moxie as the official state drink!
Maryland - Shasta
Did you know Shasta's first soft drink was a ginger ale? The company produced it back in 1931, despite being named after a spring in California. It's also based in Maryland, so none of this really makes any sense, but it still tastes great.
Massachusetts - Polar
Polar is a huge beverage conglomerate. There are so many different varieties, from seltzers to fruit juices to sparkling waters. They're available all over the country but are bottled in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Michigan - Faygo
Faygo is actually the drink of choice of the Insane Clown Posse. However, Michigan staters love this drink because of its low cost and multitude of flavors. Faygo is also still bottled in Detroit.
Minnesota - Sun Drop
While citrus sodas are typically a southern thing, Minnesota natives actually love them too. Sun Drop has a strong foothold in the Midwest. There is also a multitude of flavors with vibrant colors.
Mississippi - Barq's Root Beer
Invented in Louisiana, Barq's now has a stronghold in Biloxi, Mississippi. It was first sold there when its founder moved in 1897. This is one of the country's oldest root beer brands!
Missouri - IBC Root Beer
IBC is one of Missouri's most famous soda companies. Now, it's owned by Dr. Pepper Snapple Group. However, the root beer is one of the south's most popular products, in competition with Barq's.
Montana - Flathead Lake
Flathead Lake soda is named after the real Flathead Lake in Montana. It's considered a gourmet soda and has flavors like huckleberry and sour cherry. Pretty niche, huh?
Nebraska - Kool-Aid
Nebraska made Kool-Aid their official state drink. Only one other state has one! Kool-Aid was invented in Nebraska in 1927 and is now a nationally known beverage.
Nevada - Red Bull
Red Bull is (not) surprisingly the drink of choice in Nevada. It probably lends itself to late nights spent in Las Vegas. Imagine if they made it their state drink...
New Hampshire - Squamscot
Squamscot is brewed and bottled in the great state of New Hampshire. It comes in pretty standard flavors like birch beer and strawberry. Unlike some other soda brands, it also makes a mysterious "half and half" flavor.
New Jersey - Boylan's
Boylan's is bottled in various Jersey locations, and was founded in 1891. It's most popular flavor is black cherry. It also comes in a retro-style glass bottle.
New Mexico - Blue Sky
Natural soft drink brand, Blue Sky, was founded in Santa Fe in 1980. Though the plant doesn't run there anymore, it does have a certain haunting appeal to it. You can, however, still purchase Blue Sky anywhere in New Mexico.
New York - Dr. Brown's
Dr. Brown's is a staple in New York delis. The flavors include some pretty standard ones like cherry and cream soda and some unusual ones like celery. If you're brave enough to try the latter, you might like it!
North Carolina - Cheerwine
Cheerwine is the favorite for North Carolina folks. It's also known as "The Nectar from North Carolina." The classic cherry flavor was created by L.D. Peeler bought the company from a Kentucky syrup company.
North Dakota - Coca-Cola
North Dakota apparently doesn't have a favorite drink. And who doesn't love Coke? The default favorite for nearly any state will definitely choose the classic cola.
Ohio - Cherikee Red
This soda is rarely found outside the borders of Ohio, and should probably consider a name change. The cherry-flavored beverage was first created in 1969. It's a pretty rare find these days, but worth the search.
Oklahoma - Dublin Dr. Pepper
This variety of Dr. Pepper uses cane sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup. However, the Dublin variant was discontinued in 2012. You can still find it in soda fountains in Oklahoma, though.
Oregon - Thomas Kemper
Thomas Kemper is a Washington staple and is mostly found in Portland. It was bought out by a local company in 2006 and has remained in Portland since. They pride themselves on bottling old fashioned soda without the HFCS.
Pennsylvania - A-Treat
Hailing from Allentown, the A-Treat company was founded in 1918. It is still a hometown favorite in Allentown and beyond. Pennsylvania is known for having some of the best birch beer around.
Rhode Island - Yacht Club Soda
Yacht Club might as well be Rhode Island's only beverage, period. The name is far too fitting for the coastal state, and the wide array of flavors satisfy everyone. They range from birch beer to grape seltzer.
South Carolina - Blenheim Ginger Ale
Blenheim has been a South Carolina favorite since 1903. It prides itself on serving the country's finest ginger ale. It comes in mild, hot, and diet varieties.
South Dakota - Coca-Cola
Again, South Dakota didn't report on their favorite drink, just like North Dakota didn't. It's probably still safe to guess that they enjoy Coke just like any other state. Honestly, Coke could probably win this entire competition.
Tennessee - RC Cola
RC Cola is historically known as "one half of the working man's lunch," with the other half being a Moon Pie. The south sure does love sugar. RC Cola is made in Georgia, but Tennessee loves it above anyone else.
Texas - Dr. Pepper
Any Texan will ask you to pass the "Big Red" when referring to Dr. Pepper. It's a favorite of the Lonestar State. They also just use the word "Coke" when referring to any type of soda in general.
Utah - Sprite
Utah has a pretty intense Mormon population. That being said, they don't consume caffeine, so they have to get their fix somewhere. Sprite is the perfect middle ground.
Vermont - Sweet Water
Vermont's Sweet Water Bottling Company is known for creating all nine of the brand's sweet flavors. Its best selling? Maple syrup.
Virginia - Cheerwine
Cheerwine must be really good to make the list twice. While it's a favorite in North Carolina, Virginia can't seem to get enough of it either. The cherry drink prevails again.
Washington - Jones Soda
Jones Soda is known for being one of the weirder soda creators. Their odd flavors, like blue bubblegum, are actually said to be pretty good. And if there's any place to get weird, it's Washington.
West Virginia - Mountain Dew
Mountain Dew might be a meme-type drink, but West Virginians really do love it. While it's also known as being one of the most unhealthy soft drinks on the market, it still maintains its popularity.
Wisconsin - Sprecher Root Beer
Sprecher is a typical brewery that makes alcoholic beer, but it also produces some pretty great sodas. Wisconsinites really do love their root beer. They might even love it more than Pennsylvanians love birch beer.
Wyoming - Jackson Hole Soda
The slogan for this drink is "the best dang old-fashioned soda in the whole dang world." The flavor Snake River Sarsaparilla goes greatly while looking over the Grand Teton mountain range.