List of Nuka-Cola variants

This page lists all Nuka-Cola variants.
==Background==
Numerous variants of the Nuka-Cola were introduced, offering different flavors and taste profiles. Joining classic Nuka-Cola, alternative fruit-flavored beverages were an instant success.Nuka-World loading screens: "Nuka-Cola introduced fruit-flavored beverages such as Nuka-Cherry, Nuka-Grape and Nuka-Orange only a few short years after the corporation was founded. They were an instant success." Its popularity endured long after the Great War. Even when warm, flat and irradiated, it's the soft drink of choice for many wastelanders.Fallout demo, Fallout, Fallout 2 and Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel item description: "{10600}{}{Nuka-Cola}""{10601}{}{A bottle of Nuka-Cola, the flavored softdrink of the post-nuclear world. Warm and flat.}"(PRO ITEM.MSG (Fallout demo), PRO ITEM.MSG (Fallout), PRO ITEM.MSG (Fallout 2), Items.txt)
==Variants==
===Nuka-Cola===
Nuka-Cola was the most popular flavored soft drink in the United States before the Great War. After the War, Nuka-Cola is still popular, as large quantities of it were preserved. The classic Nuka-Cola taste is the result of combining seventeen different fruit essences with the classic cola tastes, enhancing, but not overwhelming it.Nuka-World loading screens: "Nuka-Cola's award-winning taste is derived from a secret combination of seventeen fruit essences which are balanced to enhance, but not overwhelm, that classic cola flavor." By 2077, Nuka-Cola bottles took on a newer look akin to a rocket ship because of a patent infringement lawsuit, though not all regions of the United States had incorporated this change and the old bottles were still sold in many locations. Advertising also followed suit with the reuse of the space-themed mascot Nuka-Girl.Nuka-World loading screens: "Nuka-Cola's signature rocket-shaped bottle replaced the traditional curved bottle when a rival corporation successfully sued for patent infringement. Fortunately, the public saw the new bottle as an improvement and Nuka-Cola's sales increased."
====Nuka-Cola (Ice cold variants)====
Regular Nuka-Cola which has been chilled. However, it is still irradiated and flat. 
====Diet Nuka-Cola====
A diet version of the classic Nuka-Cola.Dugan: "{124}{}{Too bad we ran out of Diet.}"(Dugan's dialogue)
===New-Nuka===
A retooling of the formula of Nuka-Cola, New-Nuka was a commercial flop. The Nuka-Cola corporation would "walk back" the release some years prior to the Great War, as reported by the Capitol Post.The Trap: 6:25~
===Nuka-Cherry===
Cherry Nuka Cola was one of three fruit-flavored variants released a few years after the debut of Nuka-Cola,Nuka-World loading screens: "Nuka-Cola introduced fruit-flavored beverages such as Nuka-Cherry, Nuka-Grape and Nuka-Orange only a few short years after the corporation was founded. They were an instant success." following the acquisition of Merle's Very Cherry Soda. The original formula was a local, home-brewed pure cherry soft drink. The drink was rebranded and launched with only slight adjustments to the formula, mixed with Nuka-Cola then enhanced with color to boost visual appeal.Bradberton's office terminal entries; Bradberton's project terminal, Merle's Very Cherry Soda It proved to be a drink with enduring popularity, though it was largely limited to the East Coast,World of Refreshment tour: "Out west, they enjoy regional favorites such as the classy Nuka-Cola Quartz and refreshingly patriotic Nuka-Cola Victory. Or, for those that prefer a timeless root-based beverage, they pick up a delicious Nuka-Cola Wild! While out here on the east coast, folks delight in the refreshment of an ice-cold Nuka-Grape, Nuka-Orange, or Nuka-Cherry. And be on the lookout for our special pre-release shipments of Nuka-Cola Quantum coming soon to your favorite grocer or restaurant!"(World of Refreshment announcer's dialogue) but was distributed in large quantities in the vicinity of Boston and West Virginia. 
Nevertheless, some still considered the cherry variant of Nuka-Cola to be a marketing disaster."After the marketing disaster that was Cherry, Nuka-Cola attempted to save the brand by introducing the classic. Tastes exactly the same as the original but comes in a new bottle." (Classic Nuka-Cola item description)
===Nuka-Cola Cranberry===
Conceptualized by the Kanawha Nuka-Cola plant, the idea for the drink came from celery-flavored sparkling waters, as well as mixing artificial flavors, package design and marketing to trick people into thinking it had health benefits.Product brainstorming 1 Like many of the fruit variants of Nuka-Cola, this one would predominantly feature cranberries produced in the local region.Product brainstorming 2Flooded trainyard terminal entries; Switching tower terminal, Message From: T. Pendleton Although predominantly advertised around the Watoga area of Appalachia as "coming soon," some quantities can be found throughout the region.
===Nuka-Cola Dark===
This variant of Nuka-Cola was the company's entrance into the alcoholic beverage market and appealing to the adult demographic. A ready to drink bottle of Nuka-Cola and rum boasting an alcohol-by-volume content of 35%,Nuka Cola Dark label the beverage was touted as "the most thirst-quenching way to unwind." Those partaking in the drink were recommended to not operate motor vehicles or heavy machinery for at least eight hours after drinking, and women who were pregnant or likely to become so were advised to avoid the drink.World of Refreshment tour: "Hey Mom and Dad, are you ready for a night out on the town? Then pick up an ice-cold Nuka-Cola Dark and experience the most thirst-quenching way to unwind. Nuka-Cola Dark: that refreshingly familiar Nuka-Cola taste with a light alcoholic twist. "(World of Refreshment announcer's dialogue) Still, it found success in many of the finer lounges and restaurants across the nation.Nuka-World loading screens: "Nuka-Cola Dark was the corporation's attempt at entering the alcoholic beverage market. Boasting 35% alcohol-by-volume, the unusual soft drink found its success at many of the finer lounges and restaurants around the country." It can be found after the war in locations such as the Nuka-World theme park near Boston, or at the Appalachian Whitespring Resort.
===Nuka-Grape===
Originally sold overseas as Grape-Pearl Soda, Nuka-Grape was born after the Nuka-Cola Corporation acquired the recipe. With no change in flavor profile and only minute adjustments to the formula to maximize profit margins,Bradberton's office terminal entries; Bradberton's project terminal, Grape-Pearl Soda Nuka-Grape was one of three fruit flavors released shortly after the beverage's debut, to instant success.Nuka-World loading screens: "Nuka-Cola introduced fruit-flavored beverages such as Nuka-Cherry, Nuka-Grape and Nuka-Orange only a few short years after the corporation was founded. They were an instant success." As with Nuka-Cherry and Nuka-Orange, it was distributed in the eastern United States. It can be found after the war in locations such as the Nuka-World theme-park in the Boston Commonwealth, or at the Appalachian Whitespring Resort.
 
===Nuka-Cola Orange===
An orange-flavored version of Nuka-Cola, easily distinguished by its orange bottle and the orange slice on its label. Along with Nuka-Cherry and Nuka-Grape, Nuka-Cola Orange was one of the Nuka-Cola Corporation's fruit flavors. It was an instant successNuka-World loading screens: "Nuka-Cola introduced fruit-flavored beverages such as Nuka-Cherry, Nuka-Grape and Nuka-Orange only a few short years after the corporation was founded. They were an instant success." among consumers on the East Coast. It was developed under the code name "Fur Seal" with a Pear Brandy as a flavor base with its intense aftertaste cut with trace arsenic.Kanawha Nuka-Cola Plant terminal entries; Current Project Status, Fur Seal
===Nuka-Cola Quantum===
Nuka-Cola Quantum was created in October 2076 by the Beverageer Division at Nuka-World. It was a byproduct of Project Cobalt, which began in 2076 when Nuka-Cola Corporation engaged in weapons research under U.S. military sponsorship.Nuka-Cola plant terminal entries; research terminal, Company AnnouncementBradberton's office terminal entries; Bradberton's Project terminal, Project Cobalt The team found that a strontium-90 isotope derivative, originally developed for military ordnance, created a bright blue glow that worked well as a food additive when adjusted for consumption. The lead Beverageer, Rex Meacham, gave the new drink formula its distinctive name.World of Refreshment terminal entries; Beverageer's terminal, Meacham RMNC-0987115World of Refreshment terminal entries; Beverageer's terminal, Meacham RMNC-0987129
Live testing of the drink, codenamed "Sea Lion," occurred at other regional facilities. Experimentation with other isotopes showed that none worked as effectively or as safely as strontium-90.Kanawha Nuka-Cola plant terminal entries; Current Project Status, Sea Lion Initial testing with the drink led to significant health problems and even deaths among taste testers, but waivers allowed the company to avoid litigation and adjustments created a final product with only mild side effects.Nuka-Cola plant terminal entries; research terminal, Quantum Progress Report 0067Bradberton's office terminal entries; Bradberton's terminal, Outgoing Mail JCB800NWC It ultimately passed inspections supervised by the "Food and Drug Association"Lone Wanderer:"Glowing pee? That sounds like dangerous stuff!"Sierra Petrovita: "Oh no! Not at all! Nuka-Cola Quantum was made under the supervision of the Food and Drug Association. They would NEVER let harmful products end up in stores!"(Sierra Petrovita's dialogue) and was marketed in the fourth quarter of 2077 as a new flavor of Nuka-Cola with "Twice the calories, twice the carbohydrates, twice the caffeine, and twice the taste!"World of Refreshment tour: "Welcome to the Nuka-Cola World of Refreshment, now featuring a river of Nuka-Cola Quantum! Nuka-Cola Quantum: Twice the calories, twice the carbohydrates, twice the caffeine, and twice the taste! And just look at that amazing, patented blue glow! So sit back and enjoy the ride as we take you through the Nuka-Cola World of Refreshment!"(World of Refreshment announcer's dialogue)The Lone Wanderer: "What do you know about Nuka-Cola Quantum?"Milo: "This product is the pinnacle of taste sensation. Seventeen fruit flavors and that signature cola taste blend to form the perfect refreshing soft drink. With its new Strontium additive, its got that unique kick to keep you on your toes."(Milo's dialogue)The Lone Wanderer:"Quantum? Never heard of it before."Sierra Petrovita: "Well, right before the bombs fell, the good folks at Nuka-Cola developed what they hoped was an improvement on the original formula. Calling it Nuka-Cola Quantum, it was said to have 'Twice the calories, twice the carbohydrates, twice the caffeine and twice the taste!'"(Sierra Petrovita's dialogue) The flavor itself was modified via an 18th ingredient: pomegranate fruit flavoring.The Lone Wanderer: "That stuff sounds absolutely revolting."Sierra Petrovita: "On the contrary! The secret ingredient was an eighteenth fruit flavor which added just a hint of pomegranate. Top that with a specially engineered isotope to boost the energy output and you have the perfect refresher for a hot summer day!"(Sierra Petrovita's dialogue) However, Quantum's appearance and the added isotope were controversial, and the public was divided on the drink.The Lone Wanderer: "So, what went wrong?"Sierra Petrovita: "Well, the flavor certainly wasn't the issue. The public was just split on the unique feature of the Quantum's appearance. You see, to make it stand out on store shelves and to give it that extra kick, the formula called for a mild isotope. The effect was a drink that not only boosted your energy, but also glowed with a bright blue light!"(Sierra Petrovita's dialogue) It was released as part of a limited test run, and only the Nuka-Cola plant in Washington, D.C. produced it at a commercial scale before the Great War.Lone Wanderer:"What do you know about the Nuka-Cola Bottling Facility?"Sierra Petrovita: "Well, the D.C. Facility was like their main factory just before the bombs fell. All the research they did was performed there. It was the only facility to ever produce Quantum. They were in a test market mode, and they would have expanded production if the drink caught on. Too bad they didn't, otherwise Quantum would be as plentiful as regular Nuka-Cola."(Sierra Petrovita's dialogue) Nuka-Cola Quantum was officially released to the public at the same time as the Great War, and so the soda is incredibly rare in the wasteland, with many bottles found in trucks that were shipping the product.
The Washington, D.C. area was the first test market for Quantum, with special "pre-release" shipments delivered to certain grocers and restaurants.Quantum distribution details The drink can also be found in the Commonwealth and Appalachia, the latter because the Whitespring Resort also received early-release shipments, which are sold by the Nuka-Cola vendor Bubbles.Bubbles: ""
Mirelurks are especially affected by the Quantum isotope, mutating into Nukalurks.
In Fallout 3, a terminal entry claims that Nuka-Cola Quantum had been in development for three years prior to its test release. This contradicts terminal entries in the Fallout 4 add-on Nuka-World which state that the drink was made in October 2076, with thus less than a year between its creation and test release.
===Nuka-Cola Quartz===
Nuka-Cola Quartz is a flavor of Nuka-Cola that enjoyed a limited release in the American Southwest.Joshua Sawyer tumblr answer It remains a rare find in the post-apocalypse.Nuka-World loading screens: "Nuka-Cola Victory and Nuka-Cola Quartz are two examples of regional brands. These flavors, in particular, were only distributed in the southwestern area of the United States." It has a classy look, thanks to the lack of added food colorings but a distinctive white tint and glow.World of Refreshment tour: "Out west, they enjoy regional favorites such as the classy Nuka-Cola Quartz and refreshingly patriotic Nuka-Cola Victory. Or, for those that prefer a timeless root-based beverage, they pick up a delicious Nuka-Cola Wild!"(World of Refreshment announcer's dialogue) It was developed under the code name "Angry Beaver," during development the beverageers added non-soluble sugar flakes to simulate a quartz-like appearance and to counteract the cavitation issues from previous attempts.Kanawha Nuka-Cola plant terminal entries; Current Project Status, Angry Beaver The Nuka-Cola Corporation had a trademark battle with Vim! Pop Incorporated over the "Quartz" trademark as Vim was also selling a drink known as Vim Quartz, and Nuka-Cola was successful.Vim! Pop factory terminal entries; CEO's terminal, Meeting with investors
===Nuka-Cola Victory===
Nuka-Cola Victory is a "refreshingly patriotic" flavor of Nuka-Cola that enjoyed a limited release in the American Southwest sometime around January 2077. Its launch was reportedly highly successful, and plans were underway to give the drink a full redesign in 2078, marketed as "a taste as sweet as freedom."Fallout - A Special LIVE Report from Galaxy News news ticker: "NUKA-COLA PATRIOTICALLY SALUTES SUCCESS OF NEWEST FLAVOR LAUNCH — NUKA-COLA VICTORY. EXCLUSIVE REDESIGN COMING NEXT YEAR WITH 'A TASTE AS SWEET AS FREEDOM' "Fallout - A Special LIVE Report from Galaxy News, ~51:49: "In other sponsored news, Nuka-Cola is celebrating the success of one of their newest flavor launches, Nuka-Cola Victory, with an exclusive redesign release later next year!" It is colored orange with a red, white and blue label, giving it a distinct look, much like Nuka-Cola Quantum. It remains a rare find in the post-apocalypse.World of Refreshment tour: "Out west, they enjoy regional favorites such as the classy Nuka-Cola Quartz and refreshingly patriotic Nuka-Cola Victory. Or, for those that prefer a timeless root-based beverage, they pick up a delicious Nuka-Cola Wild!"(World of Refreshment announcer's dialogue)
===Nuka-Cola Wild===
Introduced in 2058, Nuka-Cola Wild is a root-based beverage inspired by the soda of choice in the Wild West. It comes in a red bottle and is marked with a red-orange label bearing the legend "Nuka-Wild." This variant was only produced after the Nuka-Cola Corporation was unable to acquire the Sunset Sarsaparilla Company;Nuka-World loading screens: "Although the Nuka-Cola Corporation would never admit it, Nuka-Cola Wild was released to directly compete with Sunset Sarsaparilla after attempts to acquire that company met with failure." accordingly, Nuka-Cola Wild was only sold to the public in the American Southwest to directly compete with the well established brand.World of Refreshment tour: "Out west, they enjoy regional favorites such as the classy Nuka-Cola Quartz and refreshingly patriotic Nuka-Cola Victory. Or, for those that prefer a timeless root-based beverage, they pick up a delicious Nuka-Cola Wild!"(World of Refreshment announcer's dialogue) That being said, supplies of this brand of the drink can be found within the boundaries of the Nuka-World theme-park in the Boston Commonwealth and a special release batch was given to the Whitespring Resort in West Virginia.
===Nuka-Cola Twist===
A variant of Nuka-Cola. It can be found at Nuka-Cola vending machines and mystery machines in Appalachia.
===Classic Nuka-Cola===
Classic Nuka-Cola tastes exactly like the original Nuka-Cola but comes in a new bottle. It was an attempt at saving the brand after the marketing disaster that was Cherry Nuka-Cola.
==Unreleased flavors==
When not buying out the competition, the Nuka-Cola Corporation attempted to stay one step ahead of the competition by creating radically different new flavors and variants of Nuka-Cola.
===Nuka-Cola Boost/Black===
Originally called Packed Full of Joe before being bought out by the Nuka-Cola Corporation, Nuka-Boost was a failed attempt at mixing the flavor profiles of coffee and Nuka-Cola. Developed under the code name "Walrus," the attempts to mix cola and coffee went poorly and the flavor project was sent back to the drawing board after multiple unfavorable taste tests.Bradberton's office terminal entries; Bradberton's project terminal, Packed Full Of Joe 
Further development of the coffee formula was made at a West Virginia plant under the name Nuka-Cola Black, codenamed Walrus (NCB02-A6A1). Notes from the unsatisfactory taste tests of coffee were taken into consideration and the mixers there proposed a change of the main additive ingredient from coffee to dextromethamphetamine.Kanawha Nuka-Cola plant terminal entries; Current Project Status, Walrus Taste tests with this addition were also not particularly successful.NCB02-A6A1 feedback form
===Nuka-Cola Clear===
After the Nuka-Cola Corporation acquired Sharon's Downhome Country Lemon recipe, they intended to reproduce the soft drink with less expensive ingredients to increase profitability.Bradberton's office terminal entries; Bradberton's project terminal, Sharon's Downhome Country Lemon Nuka-Cola Clear's flavor profile was going to be lemon-lime, but the corporation encountered problems in production, as John-Caleb Bradberton wished to spend available funds producing and promoting the newly formulated Nuka-Cola Quantum instead. 
With Nuka-Cola Quartz being promoted at the same time, the marketing team was unsure how to promote both products simultaneously. For these reasons, Bradberton pushed back Nuka-Cola Clear production until at least 2079.Nuka-Cola Clear (holotape) The formula was locked away in the Nuka-Cola plant in Arlington, Virginia, sealed by the Great War.Nuka-Cola Clear formula
==Mixes==
Several drinks utilizing Nuka-Cola were created by various individuals. The type of drink varied from dessert beverages to alcoholic spirits.
===Long Island Ice Tea===
A Long Island Ice Tea was a relatively popular drink pre-War and remained so after. Comprised of vodka, rum, tequila, triple sec, lime, and a splash of Nuka-Cola.Khan raider 1: "{138}{}{Hey, anyone remember what was in a Long Island Ice Tea?}"Khan raider 2: "{139}{}{Yeah, vodka, rum, tequila, triple sec, lime, and Nuka.}"(Khan raiders' dialogue)
===Nuka-Cola float===
An ice cream float made with a combination of Nuka-Cola and ice cream. Sold by both Nuka-Cola Corporation at Nuka-World and others, this dessert beverage was popular up until the Great War when storing ice cream became exceedingly difficult.
===Nuka-Cola My Blood's In It===
This flavor of Nuka-Cola was invented and utilized by the Vault Dweller and the Vault 76 overseer to inoculate the Raiders and Settlers of Appalachia in an attempt to eradicate the Scorched Plague.The New Arrivals The drink primarily contains the player character's antibodies, providing immunity. Some individuals who have consumed the soda variant comment on its unpleasant taste.Raider 1: ""Raider 2: ""Raider 1: ""Raider 2: "" The player character can name the soda "Nuka-Cola My Blood's In It", "Nuka-Cola Vaccinated", or "Nuka-Cola Scorched" in the quest The New Arrivals.
===Nukashine===
A high-proof distilled spirit mixed with Nuka-Cola Quantum and nuclear waste, Nukashine was created by Lewis of the Eta Psi fraternity of Vault-Tec University in November of 2076.Lewis's personal log The creation was supposed to provide a source of funds for feeding his Nuka-Cola collector's addiction, but wound up catapulting the fraternity to university-wide fame and led Judy Lowell, the chapter president, to set up a speakeasy in the back of Big Al's Tattoo Parlor bearing the same name. The spirit itself is incredibly powerful, causes blackouts, severe hangovers, and is potentially lethal, as the fellow Pi Mu fraternity found out during their "eviction party."Eta Psi House terminal entries
* Sugar-free Nukashine released in a patch with the Fallout 76 update Steel Dawn.
===Rum & Nuka===
Rum & Nuka is popular in the post war world, such as at the Atomic Wrangler Casino, where sales were strong for both Rum & Nuka and Absinthe spirits.The Courier: "How's business?"James Garret: "With Jacob Hoff sobered up, there are new drinks are on the menu and sales are strong. People love the new Absinthe and Rum & Nuka."(James Garret's dialogue)
===Fusion Cola===
A unique concoction created by Phil, the Nuka-Cola dude, responsible for refilling the Nuka-Cola machines across the wasteland. It was a tradition passed down from generation to generation. It is rumored that he had something called Fusion Nuka-Cola, a unique, unknown taste which was created by fusing together some Nuka-Cola dregs into a concentrated essence.
===Yellow Nuka-Cola===
Yellow Nuka-Cola is a "variation" of regular Nuka-Cola, both yellow in color and with an "interesting" smell. In Chicago, during the Brotherhood of Steel's reign, there were reports of this strange yellow Nuka-Cola. However, it was quickly identified as a substance designed by a "mad naked man" who "made water."
===Mixer station===
In the Nuka-World amusement park, visitors could choose to mix a variety of soda flavors together at a Nuka-mixer station, resulting in the following products:
==Notes==
* The Pioneer Scouts badge exam mentions a kiwi-flavor Nuka-Cola in the context of a drink that a collector would have a hard time finding implying that it is this way because it does not exist as all other answers to this question do.Pioneer Scout camp terminal entries; Pioneer badge exam terminal, TEST EXAM, Collector
* Ice cold variants will never get warm; they will stay chilled indefinitely.
==References==
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