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Sickie Ickie
11-23-2007, 04:14 PM
Okay, not a recipe, but thought I would share my thoughts.

I enjoy experimenting with new foods and drinks, and Jones soda is the latest.

This Hallow's Eve was Candy Corn Soda. To me it tastes like buttercotch. It was creamy and okay. Butterscotch isn't my favorite taste.

Black Licorish pop- yep. Tastes like black licorish, and very good. A little watered down, however perhaps that was because an entire ottle would be too strong of a taste?

Red Licorish pop- To me this tasted more like red cream soda with a bit of licorish added. Now this is not to say I didn't enjoy this. I did. It has it's own charm, however if you want full licorish taste, go with the black licorish pop.

This Christmas Season I got:

Gingerbread Man pop- Not a fan of gingerbread, but had to try this. out of the new tastes I tried, this is my least favorite. Tastes very vaguely like gingerbread, but you really have to use your imagination. I drank about a 3rd of a bottle and gave the rest to my older son, who later gave it back because he claimed it had a strange aftertaste. Not one of out favorites.

Candy Cane pop- A nice mild taste of peppermint, simlar to candy canes. I liked it, but thought the taste could have been stronger. A pleasent desert soda.

Christmas CoCoa pop- Yummy! One of my favorites. All of Jones sodas are smooth, but this was a very smooth pop with a vivid chocolate taste. I don't think it necessarily tastes like cocoa, but it is still a hit with a nice explosion of chocolate.

Next I was trying to find Jones Turkey dinner pop set, but had no luck. I did, however, find Jones Desert pop set and had to buy it to tryit. Besides, a percentage of moola goes towards charity. Everything to feel good about.

Lemon Meringue Pie pop- surprisingly good. The lemon flavor could be worked on, but the taste of meringue is bright and there in the aftertaste as well. A nice body and finish. I liked it.

Apple Pie pop- Let me make it clear that I do NOT like the taste of cooked apples in most any form, but still I had to try this. I was shocked that I liked it! To my palette, this was very similar to a lightly carbonated apple juice with a cinnamon spice. I would have no hesitation to drink it again, and yes- I even liked it.

Blueberry Pie pop- Have it, but not tried it yet.

Cherry pop- Ditto.

I'll post my thoughts on those after I have each one. :)

I'd be interested in other people's thoughts as well. Target is selling these.

Mummy deer-est
11-23-2007, 04:40 PM
What, no "Turkey Dinner"???

Sickie Ickie
11-23-2007, 04:50 PM
No such luck. Couldn't find it. :( If you can, let me know!

digbugsgirl
12-17-2007, 01:46 PM
I tried the licorice and liked it. A little watered down like you said. Loved the black tongue after effect, though. My mom got me the cocoa and peppermint. The cocoa was pretty good. Reminds me of a Tootsie Roll. The peppermint was too sweet for my taste.

Sickie Ickie
12-17-2007, 02:27 PM
I'm glad i'm not the only one with a review dbg. :)

Here's the rest of my report:

Blueberry Pie pop- Actually tasted more like blue raspberry to me, but still good. Little aftertaste.

Cherry pop- Cherryish, but more like adding a synthetic cherry taste in seltzaer water. It was okay, but I'd not be a fanatic for it.

ShellBell
01-22-2008, 08:33 PM
I'm sorry ickie but those sound just gross. I am not a big fan of "flavored sodas" Lilly gave me a small candy corn pop but i let her son drink it instead of me.he said it was too sweet for him but i think he drank it all.

Sickie Ickie
01-23-2008, 08:19 AM
I'm a soda addict. LOL take this and combine it with my love for trying new things- and ya have me, the soda "jerk" LOL

I just tried Jones Berry Lemonade Soda. Shocking at first because I was expecting it to taste like lemonade perhaps. heh Instead, what I got was a sweet-tart flavored soda, a little more tart than sweet. On the same level as Midouri Sours, but in a soda form. May be an acquired taste, however also may be habit forming! :)

Mummy deer-est
01-23-2008, 03:21 PM
You would love the coffee shop near me, Sickie. They have at least 2 dozen different syrups and will combine them however you want to get a nice italian soda. Yum! (And, it's funny, cause we always order the "sweet tart" which is lemon and raspberry. mm mm good!)

Sickie Ickie
01-24-2008, 08:52 AM
Try the Jones Berry lemonade soda, mummy. Tell me what ya think. :)

Mummy deer-est
01-24-2008, 12:42 PM
I'll have to find it first, but will do!

Sickie Ickie
01-24-2008, 05:59 PM
Jewel/Osco has it.

Mummy deer-est
01-25-2008, 08:57 AM
We don't have those! I did see the holiday set at a big target around here...maybe I'll look there.