#beverage

#beverage

"by pulling visual cues from both and letting them play off each other. From the health side, we leaned into signals of credibility - like clear typography, layered information, and a structured architecture that communicates function without feeling clinical." "From the soda side, we brought in energy and joy - bright color gradients, an expressive wordmark, bold flavor language, and even character illustrations that channel the playful spirit of mainstream soft drinks," he adds.

The Velvetiser crafts its drinks with thermodynamic precision, pulsing and slowing to ensure every sip is flawlessly textured.

Honest Kids Goodness Grapeness tastes more like grape-flavored water than actual juice, providing only a whisper of flavor akin to grape-scented air freshener.

Diet Dr Pepper and Dr Pepper Zero Sugar are both low-calorie beverages sweetened with aspartame, yet Dr Pepper Zero Sugar also includes acesulfame potassium, enhancing taste.

"The pickle lemonade started as a lark," said Amy Alarcon, the chain's vice president of culinary innovation. But its hydration benefits in a test kitchen weren't lost on the team, and "it was really good."