was first produced in 1886 by the Atlanta
druggist John Pemberton using extracts from
the Kola nut and the coca plant. It was sold
in soda fountains across the U.S. and
described as "a valuable brain-tonic and
cure for all nervous afflictions",
allegedly including hangovers.
This was particularly
apt, as it marketed as a temperance drink
"offering the virtues of coca without the
vices of alcohol". The new beverage was
invigorating and popular and until 1903,
when the problems associated with cocaine
emerged, a typical serving contained around
60mg of cocaine. Today, the drink still
contains an extract of coca-leaves which
have been 'decocanised'.
was first produced in 1886 by the Atlanta
druggist John Pemberton using extracts from
the Kola nut and the coca plant. It was sold
in soda fountains across the U.S. and
described as "a valuable brain-tonic and
cure for all nervous afflictions",
allegedly including hangovers.
