Thread: Soda - pop - coke

soda, pop or coke refer to any carbonated soft drink: Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, 7up, Dr. Pepper, Mtn. Dew etc.
"Soda water" used in alcoholic drinks usually refers to a drink called Club Soda. Classic example would be Mojito
Other examples of carbonated alcoholic drinks (besides sparkling wines and beer)
Cuba Libre made with rum and Cola
Vodka tonic - explains itself

Originally Posted by Doomer

Vodka tonic - explains itself

Tonic water is my favorite because the quinine fluoresces under UV light! (Well, it was cool when I was 25 years old and still went to dance clubs.)

Originally Posted by Doomer

soda, pop or coke refer to any carbonated soft drink: Pepsi, Coca-Cola,

In most parts of the US, "coke" refers to "brown cola-flavored" soft drinks, like Pepsi and Coca-Cola. Using "coke" for 7-Up or fruit-flavored drinks is very Southern.