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Jun 3, 2024 · This cola, with its intriguing blend of flavors akin to a slightly medicinal root beer, has stood the test of time and become a regional favorite. Mostly found in the charming corners of New England, especially in Maine, Moxie is not just a drink; it’s a taste of history and a sip of local pride.
Oct 31, 2023 · Drinking Moxie, no matter how much, will not make you a Mainer. Making a big deal about drinking your first Moxie will automatically make you stand out as a tourist. If you really want to go “full-throttle Maine,” find a bar that serves a Burnt Trailer.
In the heart of New England, there’s a soda that polarizes people. Moxie, the carbonated elixir with a distinct flavor, has been a source of mixed reactions for almost 130 years.
Most states have an official state drink. And in most states, that drink is milk. But in Maine, it’s Moxie. So what exactly is Moxie, and why is it famous?
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Sep 4, 2018 · Coca-Cola recently acquired Moxie, an iconic New England soft drink and the official soft drink of Maine.
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Jul 30, 2023 · Before there was Moxie, the soft drink, there was "Moxie Nerve Food," a cure-all medicinal tonic. Invented by Dr. Augustin Thompson in Lowell, Massachusetts in 1876, the syrup was touted as free of the typical health tonic ingredients of the time – cocaine and alcohol.
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Feb 12, 2022 · Maine residents have been having a hard time finding the state's official drink on grocery store shelves: Moxie. It tastes a bit like root beer, but with a bite.
