Grape drinks (also known asgrape soda,grape pop, orpurple drink in certain regions of theU.S.) are sweetened drinks with a grape flavor and a deeppurple color. They may be carbonated (e.g.,Fanta) or not (e.g.,Kool-Aid).
Grapeade first appeared as a variety of carbonated drink provided insoda fountains in Americandrugstores in the late nineteenth century, brands including Miner's and Lash's.[citation needed] A recipe for homemade grapeade appears in editions ofFannie Farmer's cookbook.
Today, most commercially available grape sodas are based on artificial flavorings such asmethyl anthranilate designed to simulateConcord grapes, and are colored deep purple with food coloring.[1] Methyl anthranilate naturally occurs in theConcord grapes and otherVitis labrusca grapes and hybrids thereof, and inbergamot,black locust,champak,gardenia,jasmine,lemon,mandarin orange,neroli,oranges,rue oil,strawberry,tuberose,wisteria,galangal, andylang ylang,[2] but synthetic versions are used more often to ensure product consistency.[3]
Hard grape sodas have been marketed by, e.g., Henry's Hard Soda.[4][5] It is also possible to use non-alcoholic grape sodas in alcoholic cocktails, such as a grape sodawhiskey cocktail,[6] or frozen grapedaiquiri.[7]
