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I don't know about the availability in the UK, but I'm a big fan of Nichol Kola. It has a very smooth feel and rich flavors. Also, for something a bit more exotic, Taylor's Tonics Chai Cola is pretty awesome.

I must say that my favorite is Fentiman's Curiosity Cola, though you mentioned already that you're not a big fan. Their Cherry Tree is amazing as well though, and I think easily as good or better than the ones I mentioned.

Unfortunately, these are all bottled in the states, so I wouldn't be too surprised if you can't find them locally very easily. I'd mail some to you, but I can't even find Nichol Kola or Chai Cola where I am in Utah. I had to drive to CA to get them and I'm all out :(

As far as what I can get, there's Fentimans in abundance, some Virgils, I'm currently drinking a Pig Iron Cola (it's okay, but mostly just imitation Coca Cola, no real depth) and I have a Red Rock Cola on deck. I'll let you know if it's worth anything :)

I have made a few sodas so far. Most commonly, (and my personal favorite,) I make a ginger beer. If you have a juicer, that's the way to go to make good home-crafted sodas. You can create all kinds of flavors with just the juice of fruits and vegetables, then sweeten with simple syrups, add water and carbonate. Keep in mind that using fresh juices puts a certain shelf life on your drinks. (Still working on how to preserve one's sodas for bottling, etc.)

I personally use a soda siphon for carbonation (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00007JXR7). This has its perks and downfalls. On the one hand, forced carbonation produces zero alcohol content (which is why I go with that,) and forgoes the possibility of accidentally blowing up your bottles of soda due to over-fermentation (I've actually seen this happen.)On the other hand, it fizzes out and goes flat faster and more easily than fermenting. This has been an issue when I've tried to make a bottle of carbonated ginger beer (or any other soda I've made) and then attempted to drink from the bottle. By the time you're doing so, there isn't much carbonation left.

My next venture is Sarsaparilla, or maybe an actual root beer. Either way, creating and perfecting your recipes is fun and delicious. I really enjoy it as a casual hobby. Good luck in your attempts!

Great idea for an Amazon affiliate site. Well done.

Considering its niche popularity, nostalgic appeal, and relative affordability, you might consider adding Surge to your lineup.

I know rockstar used to make a "relax" drink with no caffeine, but I never tried it and i believe it's discontinued.

I've never had it, but this "Just Chill" drink looks promising. http://www.bevnet.com/reviews/justchill

Here it is on amazon (looks like it at least shares the ridiculous pricing of energy drinks)

http://www.amazon.com/Just-Chill-Tropical-Ounce-Pack/dp/B008FS8JD4

For God, Country, and Coca-Cola: The Definitive History of the Great American Soft Drink and the Company That Makes It
and
Secret Formula: The Inside Story of How Coca-Cola Became the Best-Known Brand in the World are both interesting books about coca-cola.

https://www.amazon.com/God-Country-Coca-Cola-Definitive-American/dp/0465029175//
https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Formula-Inside-Coca-Cola-Best-Known/dp/1504019857/

Aye. I never got to try Pepsi Blue, but Elderberry Fanta is probably one of the best Fantas ever. http://www.amazon.com/Fanta-Shokata-2L-Imported-Europe/dp/B000LRIHP2/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8

I guess the flavored water I drink is closer to soda than water. It's sweetened with sucralose. Here's what I typically drink: https://www.amazon.com/Kirkland-SignatureTM-Sparkling-Variety-24-pack/dp/B00KGX68Z2

I've tried flavored waters with light orange/lemon/etc and it's just not for me. I like the sweet stuff because it's my sweet fix for the day.

You might could take that ginger syrup and replace the ginger with a dried fruit? Something that grates easily... maybe blueberries?

It's $7 a can on amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/L-P-Lemon-Paeroa-355ml/dp/B00A8H3S5O

It sounds like they're shipping individual cans from New Zealand which explains why it's so expensive.

This site will ship 1.5 liter bottles overseas but the shipping is like $48.

https://productsfromnz.com/1218+L%26P+(Lemon+and+Paeroa)+Fizzy+Drink+-+50.7+oz+(1.5+litres)

I didn't have any luck finding US based retailers that stock it. I might buy a can off amazon myself just to try it out.

For those interested https://www.amazon.com/Pepsi-Cola-1893-Original-Ounce-Cans/dp/B01D4B21KS?th=1 pack of 12 for 17 bucks. Available as original only, ginegr only, or a mixed pack.

today I found a south american grocery, mostly selling brazillian and argentina products. they had several 1:6 and 1:8 fruit nectar concentrates, and the best part was they were cheap when purchased locally, under $3 a pint(500ml), and they had zero sweeteners - so it was all juice, juice solids and you add water and whatever sweetners you want. good till use shelf life is only a year, but this is great because I wanted to use this for diet drinks by adding my own sucralose.

here are some of the brands and examples I found:

Maguary: http://www.amazon.com/Maguary-Passion-Fruit-Juice-Concentrate/dp/B008S5LR0G

Suco Jandaia: http://www.amigofoods.com/sudemama16oz.html

DaFruta: http://www.amazon.com/Dafruta-Passion-Fruit-Juice-Concentrate/dp/B0083LOIQ0

Local grocery store, but looks like you can get it straight from the company or on Amazon.

Have you tried Surge? It's pretty dang close.

Diet Barq's Fridge Pack Bundle, 12 fl oz, 36 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073WHGF5M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_289DDbB0W3X9M :)

Amazon sells it! https://www.amazon.com/Cactus-Cooler-Orange-Pineapple-Soda/dp/B002GUN5RW

I swear, it's worth the try. My family always buys a few packs when we go down to our ranch in Southern Utah.

These are friggin great, and so are these

Milkies are kinda sugary, but not as much as regular soda and they're very small. DRY soday is very very lightly sweetened and also small.

Well, Target.com list Diet Vernors in a 7.5oz can six pack.

Walmart.com has a listing for 7.5oz cans of Diet Seagrams, but it's out of stock. At least it does appear to exist.

I've seen a few listings for Diet Schweppes in 7.5oz cans, but none that appear to have it in stock.

Amazon has a listing for 8oz cans of Diet Shasta Ginger Ale, but they're the short, fat cans, not the skinner 7.5oz cans.

I found a few Fanta Shokatas on amazon while I was browsing. they don't have many in stock.

https://www.amazon.com/Fanta-Shokata-Elderberry-Lemon-1-5-Liter/dp/B000LRIHP2/ref=sr_1_8_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1550808526&sr=8-8&keywords=European+soda

an 8-pack of 500mL bottles is $10.79 if you use Prime Pantry. Not bad (if you have Prime).

I went to 6 grocery stores tonight, and none of them had it. I can't find any first-hand announcements about the discontinuation. Just this third-party blog post:

http://dietproff.info/2073278-diet-sunkist-lemonade-discontinued.html

and this comment on Amazon that I replied to:

https://www.amazon.com/Diet-Sunkist-Lemonade-12oz-Cans/dp/B00ECIHFMM#customerReviews

Here you go!!