When a quick meal needs a sweet drink alongside it, Root Naturals makes apothecary sodas, including Cream Soda. Its story traces back to Deno Spaccarelli, who opened a Cincinnati apothecary in 1937 and made sodas at its fountain.

The Cream Soda page lists carbonated water and cane sugar. It also lists botanical extract blend and natural flavor. Citric acid and natural color are listed too. Root Naturals says it later set out to bottle apothecary sodas and keep the family tradition alive.

Chill a bottle and serve it with a sandwich or a quick snack. Pour it over ice for a simple sweet finish after dinner.