6 Discontinued Beverages from the 70s We Wish Came Back

The 1970s were a time of experimentation, and that extended to the world of beverages. Many unique and bold drinks came and went, but some left a lasting impression. While most of these drinks are long gone, nostalgia for their flavors remains. Here are six discontinued 70s beverages we wish would make a return.

1. Pepsi Light

Pepsi Light hit the market in the early 70s as a diet cola alternative. What made it stand out was its lemon flavor, which was pretty unusual for a soda at the time. People either loved or hated the tart twist, but it made Pepsi Light a unique option for diet drinkers.

Though it was popular during the 70s, Pepsi Light didn’t last, eventually giving way to more traditional diet sodas. Despite its brief run, those who enjoyed its refreshing lemon flavor still think fondly of it and wish it could make a comeback.

2. Aspen

Aspen was a crisp apple-flavored soda introduced by Pepsi in the mid-70s. It was one of the first sodas to feature apple as the main flavor, offering a refreshing change from the typical cola and citrus varieties. The taste was light, with just the right balance of sweetness and tartness.

Despite its popularity, Aspen was discontinued after a few years on the market. Those who remember it still miss its unique flavor, as apple-flavored sodas remain a rarity today.

3. Rondo

Rondo was a citrus-flavored soft drink introduced in the 70s that was marketed as a “thirst crusher.” It had a bold lemon-lime flavor, and its commercials often showed people crushing the cans after drinking it. Rondo stood out for its fun branding and fizzy, tangy taste.

However, despite its initial success, Rondo disappeared in the early 80s. Fans of the drink still talk about its unique approach to citrus soda, wishing they could get their hands on one more can.

4. Patio Diet Cola

Patio Diet Cola was Pepsi’s first attempt at a diet soft drink before Diet Pepsi came into the picture. Released in the early 70s, Patio had a classic cola taste with fewer calories, making it one of the first diet sodas of its time. It offered a low-calorie alternative to the sugar-heavy drinks that dominated the market.

Patio faded away by the late 70s, as Diet Pepsi took over its spot, but it holds a place in soft drink history as one of the pioneers of diet soda.

5. 7-Up in Sugar Glass Bottles

In the 70s, 7-Up still came in sugar glass bottles that added a bit of nostalgia to the crisp, lemon-lime drink. Unlike the plastic and aluminum cans used today, the old-school glass bottles gave the soda a slightly different, more refreshing taste.

Even though 7-Up remains on store shelves, fans of the 70s version miss the old bottling and the more authentic flavor of the drink. Many still argue that sodas just don’t taste the same in modern packaging.

6. Nehi Grape Soda

Nehi Grape Soda was a big hit in the 70s, offering a bold and sweet grape flavor that kids and adults loved. The deep purple drink had a powerful fruity taste, setting it apart from the more typical orange and cola sodas that were common at the time.

Although Nehi is still around in some places, it became much less common after the 70s. The grape-flavored Nehi from that era still holds a special place in the hearts of those who drank it during its heyday.