I'm resurrecting the infamous Sandwiches thread because I could not let the collection of soft drink terms go unembellished by the term I learned yesterday while chatting with a man from New Orleans. I referred to soda/pop/tonic in an effort to cover all bases, only to still be met with confusion. Ultimately, I learned that if you want a carbonated flavored and sweetened drink in New Orleans, you'd best ask for a cold drink.