How Grape Soda Became An Iconic Southern Drink - Chowhound

New Africa/Shutterstock Grape soda (or pop, "coke," or soft drink — whatever you prefer to call it) is an artificially flavored carbonated grape beverage with a distinctly sweet taste. Many people are put off by the sugary mouthfeel, but Southerners tend to like their drinks on the sweet side, whether it's iced tea or lemonade. There are a few historical reasons why grape soda may still have such a stronghold in…