Now That’s Nifty blog has a collection of “popular and unique” softdrinks from around the world. Pepsi White is one of the drinks listed — a sweeter, white, yoghurty version of Pepsi that’s marketed in Japan.

But what made my heart swell with nostalgia was the inclusion of Almdudler — probably the only softdrink i’d be bothered to unscrew the cap for (insert toothy smile here). It’s an Austrian drink but I first tried it in Belgium.

Almdudler is the brand name of a popular Austrian soft drink. The original Almdudler is a sweetened carbonated beverage flavored with herbs; its flavor is similar to ginger ale or elderflower cordial but with a somewhat stronger and more complex flavor. Almdudler has been called the “national drink of Austria”. Its popularity in Austria is second only to Coca Cola; 80 million liters of the beverage are produced yearly.

Go to Now That’s Nifty for many more unusual drinks.