Cream soda on December 8, 1885, and a Canadian patent on July 5, 1886, for "ice-cream soda". Black's ice-cream soda, which contained whipped egg whites, sugar, lime juice, lemons, citric acid, flavoring, and bicarbonate of soda, was a concentrated syrup that could be reconstituted into an effervescent beverage by adding ordinary ice water. In the United States, cream soda is often vanilla-flavored and is either clear or colored a light golden brown in appearance; but red, pink, orange, and blue are also relatively common color variants. In addition, in some places in the U.S. where the drink is made on location, especially
Portello (soft drink) Portello (soft drink) Portello (also known as Portino and Ruby Mello) is a carbonated grape and berry flavored soft drink. Its rich, fruity flavour can be compared to port wine(which inspired the drink's name) or cola. It is believed to have originated in London, England in the 18th century, before spreading to colonies of the British Empire. Currently, the trademark for 'Portello' is owned by Coca-Cola Amatil, leading smaller Australian brands such as Wimmers to use the name 'Portino' instead. In Australia, portello has been manufactured since the late 19th century. Varieties are currently produced by Kirks, Diet Rite (from