Tags: Beverage, Food.
Patio Diet Cola was a brand of diet soda introduced by Pepsi in 1963. It was created in response to Diet Rite Cola which was the first diet cola on the market. Fitness promoter Debbie Drake was Patio Diet Cola’s spokesperson; the drink was also marketed as a soda alternative for diabetics.In 1964 Patio released orange grape and root beer flavors. This flavor line was not meant to compete with brands like Orange Crush but rather fill out the line.