What is Your Favorite Beverage?

I recall making a very important realization in my life several years ago. It has made at least one decision making process in my life easy so that I don't even have to think about what I want because I already know, either around the world or in the luscious green of the midwest where I've spent much of my adult life.

There are few things more satisfying to me than a Diet Coke on ice in a paper cup from McDonalds.....

Now I don't have to be at McDonalds to enjoy a Diet Coke. I enjoy Diet Cokes on the rocks in many eating establishments, but if I have need only of a Diet Coke, it is to McDonalds I go.

Prior to this articulation of my opinion, I articulated another. I really prefer my soda on ice in a cup rather than straight from the can. I think I am less likely to express any surprise belches when my coke is on ice and besides it just taste better. But the best is from McDonalds. Maybe they know some secrets of the trade that common consumers like us couldn't have the capacity to dream up. I've wondered if it is just the combination of carbon dioxide to syrup, or maybe they put something else in it, or maybe the Coke has some sort or mild chemical reaciton to the cup that McDonalds created that adds to the taste, wierd I know, but seriously what could it be? Whatever it is it works for me and I know others that feel the same way.

So...what is your favorite carbonated beverage and does it need to be on the rocks, straight from the can or just plain cold? does it come from a favorite restaurant or your local convenience store? do you mix drinks? I'd love to know....tell me what you think.