{"id":851106,"date":"2025-05-25T19:11:53","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T00:11:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/25\/what-is-cheerwine-and-why-do-southern-people-love-this-soda\/"},"modified":"2025-05-25T19:11:53","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T00:11:53","slug":"what-is-cheerwine-and-why-do-southern-people-love-this-soda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/25\/what-is-cheerwine-and-why-do-southern-people-love-this-soda\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is \u2018Cheerwine,\u2019 and Why Do Southern People Love This Soda?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n\t<main id=\"content\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"gch-container\">\n<div id=\"gch-featured-image-container\">\n\t\t<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" width=\"360\" height=\"360\" ><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cheerwine-Taste-Test_TOH_Courtesy-Gael-Cooper_DKedit_FT.jpg\" alt=\"What Is \u2018Cheerwine,\u2019 and Why Do Southern People Love This Soda?\" fetchpriority=\"high\">\n\t<\/picture>\n<p><span>TASTE OF HOME, COURTESY GAEL COOPER<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"gch-post-info-container\">\n<div id=\"gch-mobile-featured-image\">\n\t\t<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" width=\"360\" height=\"360\" ><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cheerwine-Taste-Test_TOH_Courtesy-Gael-Cooper_DKedit_FT.jpg\" alt=\"What Is \u2018Cheerwine,\u2019 and Why Do Southern People Love This Soda?\" fetchpriority=\"high\">\n\t<\/picture>\n<p><span>TASTE OF HOME, COURTESY GAEL COOPER<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"gch-author-card-container\">\n<p><strong>Published on<\/strong> May 09, 2025<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Cheerwine, y&#8217;all: It&#8217;s a sip of southern charm. Despite its name, the bubbly drink is all soda\u2014no alcohol.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Now Trending<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">It\u2019s hard to find regional foods that are only available in that region. You can find Wisconsin\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/deep-fried-cheese-bites\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/deep-fried-cheese-bites\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">deep-fried cheese curds<\/a> and New Jersey\u2019s Taylor roll all over the country now. But somehow, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-regional-sodas\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-regional-sodas\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">regional sodas<\/a> are going strong. Personally, I\u2019m a fan of Michigan\u2019s spicy Vernors ginger soda, Big Red soda in Texas and Seattle\u2019s own Rachel\u2019s Ginger Beer, which has a kick like a mule.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you\u2019re from North Carolina, your home-state beverage of choice is almost certainly <a href=\"https:\/\/store.cheerwine.com\/products.html\" data-name=\"store.cheerwine.com\/products.html\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Cheerwine<\/a>, aka the \u201cnectar of North Carolina.\u201d And as someone who\u2019s reviewed everything from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/7up-shirley-temple-review\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/7up-shirley-temple-review\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">7Up Shirley Temple<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/hot-dr-pepper\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/hot-dr-pepper\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">warm Dr Pepper<\/a> to, uh, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/dr-pepper-hot-take\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/dr-pepper-hot-take\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hot Take Dr Pepper<\/a>, I had to try it.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">What is Cheerwine?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-tmbi-lazy=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cheerwine-Taste-Test_TOH_Courtesy-Gael-Cooper_02.jpg?fit=680%2C995\" alt=\"A person holding a cheerwine drink bottle\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><span><span>COURTESY GAEL COOPER<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">What is Cheerwine? First off, it\u2019s not a wine, though its burgundy color definitely looks like red wine when poured into an elegant glass. There\u2019s no alcohol in Cheerwine. It\u2019s a cherry-flavored, nonalcoholic soft drink that\u2019s been produced by the same <a href=\"https:\/\/cheerwine.com\/about\/\" data-name=\"cheerwine.com\/about\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">North Carolina family since 1917<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">It\u2019s such a home-state taste that North Carolina brides and grooms have been known to <a href=\"https:\/\/cheerwine.com\/weddings\/\" data-name=\"cheerwine.com\/weddings\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">incorporate the drink into weddings<\/a>, whether as a favor for guests or to inspire the design of the groomsmen\u2019s socks!<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">What does Cheerwine taste like?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-tmbi-lazy=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cheerwine-Taste-Test_TOH_Courtesy-Gael-Cooper_04.jpg?fit=680%2C995\" alt=\"A glass filled with Cheerwine drink placed with cheerwine bottle\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><span><span>COURTESY GAEL COOPER<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you didn\u2019t grow up with Cheerwine, you might expect a sharp, tart cherry taste, but Cheerwine is smooth and rich. It\u2019s not as harsh as the black cherry soda we had at birthday parties as kids. (Looking at you, Shasta.)<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">There\u2019s just a touch of spice that keeps the drink lively. Plus, it\u2019s made with real cane sugar, not high-fructose corn syrup.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">While Cheerwine didn\u2019t bubble and fizz when I popped the bottle cap, there\u2019s a delightful buzzy, carbonated edge to the drink, and it carries the lightest scent of fresh fruit. There\u2019s almost a creamy, dessert-like taste to it\u2014I can imagine it working as a secret ingredient in brownies or as an ice cream topping.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">When my daughter\u2019s friends discovered I had Cheerwine in the house, they raided my fridge so fast, I had to go out and buy more!<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Where to Buy Cheerwine<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you\u2019re in and around North Carolina, Cheerwine is likely everywhere. But you might be surprised at how accessible it is in other parts of the country, too.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Try Googling \u201cCheerwine\u201d and your city name; I was able to find it sold in individual 355-ml bottles in the refrigerated section of my Seattle grocery store. You can also check candy and specialty soda shops, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldmarket.com\/p\/cheerwine-cherry-soda-471075.html\" data-name=\"www.worldmarket.com\/p\/cheerwine-cherry-soda-471075.html\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">World Market<\/a> or order on <a href=\"https:\/\/store.cheerwine.com\/products.html\" data-name=\"store.cheerwine.com\/products.html\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Cheerwine\u2019s site<\/a>. 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Despite its name, the bubbly drink is all soda\u2014no alcohol. Now Trending It\u2019s hard to find regional foods that are only available in that region. You can find Wisconsin\u2019s deep-fried<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":851107,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[144186,4917],"tags":[144185,5228],"class_list":{"0":"post-851106","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-cheerwine","8":"category-southern","9":"tag-cheerwine","10":"tag-southern"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/851106","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=851106"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/851106\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/851107"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=851106"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=851106"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=851106"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}