sarsaparilla
Vintage soft drink
Sarsaparilla is a plant whose root was traditionally used to flavor beverages, and by extension, a sweet carbonated drink flavored with it or something similar.
The old-fashioned soft drink became associated with the American West and general stores: He ordered a sarsaparilla at the saloon.
The word also refers to the tropical vine itself, once believed to have medicinal properties.
Underground absorbing structure
- vineTrailing climbing plant
- rhizomeHorizontal underground plant stem
- climbingAscending by physical effort
- tropicalOf hot, humid regions
perennial · wild · foraging · decoction · infusion · herbalism · ethnobotany · ginseng
Belonging to earlier times
- vintageQuality from past eras
- retroEvoking recent past
- saloonDrinking establishment, often frontier
- westernOf the sunset side
frontier · bygone · classic · cowboy · yesteryear · traditional · quaint · antique
Curative treatment or fix
- tonicInvigorating medicinal drink
- curativePromoting recovery from illness
- therapeuticPromoting healing or wellness
- restorativePromoting return to health
detoxifying · rheumatism · elixir · apothecary · potion · salve · cure-all · purification
Anise-flavored confection
- aniseLicorice-flavored seed plant
- vanillaOrchid pod extract
- wintergreenAromatic evergreen herb
- molassesSyrup from cane processing
caramel · birch · spicy · earthy · bittersweet · aromatic · herbaceous · woody
Buoyant object or vehicle
- colaCaffeinated carbonated beverage
- fizzBubbly hissing sound
- carbonationGas dissolved in liquid
- old-fashionedBelonging to earlier times
refreshment · quench · thirst · seltzer · pop · cordial · mixer · syrup
root
Underground absorbing structure
- vineTrailing climbing plant
- rhizomeHorizontal underground plant stem
- climbingAscending by physical effort
tropical · perennial · wild · foraging · decoction · infusion · herbalism · ethnobotany · ginseng · licorice
old-fashioned
Belonging to earlier times
western · frontier · bygone · classic · cowboy · yesteryear · traditional · quaint · antique · barbershop
remedy
Curative treatment or fix
- tonicInvigorating medicinal drink
- curativePromoting recovery from illness
- therapeuticPromoting healing or wellness
restorative · detoxifying · rheumatism · elixir · apothecary · potion · salve · cure-all · purification · bitters
licorice
Anise-flavored confection
- aniseLicorice-flavored seed plant
- vanillaOrchid pod extract
- wintergreenAromatic evergreen herb
molasses · caramel · birch · spicy · earthy · bittersweet · aromatic · herbaceous · woody · sweet
float
Buoyant object or vehicle
- colaCaffeinated carbonated beverage
- fizzBubbly hissing sound
- carbonationGas dissolved in liquid
old-fashioned · refreshment · quench · thirst · seltzer · pop · cordial · mixer · syrup · drugstore
- beverageswater, coffee, tea, juice, milk
- forest plantsfern, birch, oak, maple, beech
- retro foodsTV dinners, green bean casserole, Jell-O salad, meatloaf, ambrosia salad
- soda fountainmilkshake, malt, float, sundae, ice cream soda
- soft drinksCoca-Cola, Coke, Pepsi, cola, Sprite
- herbal remediesechinacea, chamomile, valerian, ginseng, ginkgo biloba
sarsaparillacola
Caffeinated carbonated beverage
Coca-Cola · Pepsi · Red Bull · energy drink · Mountain Dew
sarsaparillawhiskey
Oak-aged grain spirit
rotgut · moonshine · hard liquor · bourbon · beer