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| - Some places simply make you smile, and Rocket Fizz is definitely one of those places. I don't have a big sweet tooth and only indulge a true ginger beer once every couple of months, but the rows of gleaming soda bottles, walls of retro posters and bins of saltwater taffy at Rocket Fizz make me grin ear to ear. Walking in makes you feel as if you have entered an alternate universe, kind of Willy Wonka.
Passion is contagiously delightful, and Rocket Fizz is a small store with a big passion for soda and candy. The store features 100s of flavors of soda from Rat Bastard root beer to original formula Dr. Pepper without that pesky corn syrup. If the desert dry has you parched, there is a good selection of cold ones ready to pop. The store sells only glass bottles, no aluminum pop tops. Singles are $1.89, or you can get a four pack for $6.99. Apparently, their best seller is Leninade, a mysterious pinkish cola with a citrusy flavor. (The recipe is top secret, but not protected by KGB.) We ended up grabbing a couple of root beers and a couple of ginger ales. If you are having a party, I definitely think a fridge of specialty colas to go along with your other cold ones will make a big hit. It is also a great place to keep in mind for gifts for your friend who loves root beer or orange soda.
If you need a bigger sugar rush, you can stock up on candy as well. The store features everything from Mallo Cups to Whoppers and bins and bins of saltwater taffy.
The owner was super helpful, but he has only been in the soda business for a couple of months, so you might be best served by doing a little research before you go, or on Saturdays, there is a free tasting from 1pm-4pm, so you can do some first-hand research. Browsing and bopping your head to the owner's favorite psychedelic soundtrack is a great way to spend a lazy Saturday afternoon (right after you eat a waffle at WaffleS Cafe across the street!).
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