Soft drinks, also known as carbonated beverages or sodas, are non-alcoholic beverages that are typically sweetened and flavored. These beverages are carbonated, meaning they contain carbon dioxide gas dissolved under pressure, which creates bubbles and gives them their characteristic fizziness.Soft drinks come in a variety of flavors, with some of the most popular options including cola, lemon-lime, orange, root beer, and ginger ale. They can be clear, like traditional lemon-lime sodas, or dark, like cola beverages. Some soft drinks are caffeine-free, while others contain caffeine as a stimulant.