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Seattle’s DRY Soda Company

In an effort to open up the spectrum of non-alcoholic drinks beyond ’still’ or ’sparkling’, restaurants have taken to putting more innovative options on their menus. Here, Seattle-based DRY Soda Co. thrives. Advertised as a ‘culinary’ soda, the drinks in this collection are all-natural and lightly sweetened with fruits, flowers, and herbs. Intended for pairing with foods just like a hearty wine, DRY Soda’s drinks have a sweet complexity without being overly saccharine.

Their mouth-watering collection of flavors range from Lavender to Kumquat and Rhubarb to Lemongrass. Reflecting the purity of DRY Soda, is the simplicity of the design, created by Seattle-based agency, Turnstyle. The intentionally minimalist labels are silk-screened onto clear bottles giving a unique and clean finish that parallels the product. So next time you want to go alcohol-free, don’t hesitate to order a soda – just make it DRY.

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