What was the first soft drink ?!
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Probably it was "posca"
This is a mixture of vinegar and water in the ancient Greece and Rome.
But i suspect, that there were some drinks in ancient Egypt or Mesopotamia. Something like herbal tea, for example.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posca
The first soft drink noted was called sherbet in 1800. It was first originated in middle east. It contains different herbs and citrus fruits.
http://www.muslimheritage.com/topics/default.cfm?ArticleID=573
The first soft drink that was more than just carbonated water was Ginger Ale in 1851 in Ireland
from history books --- ginger beer --- good luck
Sarsaparilla.
tea
root beer