Ski (drink) facts for kids
Comparison of the ten ounce bottle (left) and the twelve ounce bottle (right)
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| Type | Flavored soft drink |
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| Manufacturer | Excel Bottling |
| Country of origin | Breese, Illinois |
| Introduced | 1961 |
| Related products | Sun Drop, Squirt, Vault, Mountain Dew, Mello Yello, Surge |
SKI is a tasty citrus soda. It is made with real orange and lemon juice. The Excel Bottling Company makes this popular drink.
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The Story of SKI Soda
SKI Citrus Soda was first created in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This happened at The Double Cola Company's main office. The perfect recipe was finished on August 10, 1956. SKI was officially registered two years later, in May 1958. The drink was then sold to people that summer.
How SKI Got Its Name
When the company needed a name for the new soda, they asked their staff for ideas. An employee named Dot Myers suggested "SKI" and "SKEE." She got the idea after a fun skiing trip on Chickamauga Lake. The company managers really liked the name SKI, and it stuck!
Changes to SKI's Look
Over the years, the look of SKI soda has changed. In 1999, the SKI can and logo got a new design. It also featured the fun phrase "Taste the Wake."
In 2009, the SKI can and logo were updated again. People could even vote online for their favorite new logo design. At the same time, the Cherry SKI flavor was given a new name: "SKI InfraRED." The chosen can design came out in stores in 2009. It had a new slogan: "Real Lemon, Real Orange, Real Good!"
Where to Find SKI Soda
SKI soda is bottled in many places across the United States. You can find SKI in several states. These include Alabama, Alaska, California, Georgia, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, and West Virginia.
SKI's Popularity in Different Places
Even though SKI soda did not start in Evansville, Indiana, it is very well-known there. It has become an important part of the local culture. A bottling plant in Greensburg, Kentucky, also helps make SKI a favorite drink in the southern part of that state.
SKI Soda in Pop Culture
SKI soda has appeared in different parts of pop culture.
SKI and Racing
SKI has supported NASCAR racing teams. It has sponsored the Camping World Truck Series team MB Motorsports. Drivers like Justin Jennings and Kyle Donahue have been part of this team.
SKI in Music
SKI is also mentioned in a popular song! The chorus of "Dumas Walker" by The Kentucky Headhunters talks about it. The lyrics say: "Let's all go, down to Dumas Walker/We'll get a slaw burger, fries and a bottle of Ski/Bring it on out to my baby and me."
