Pepsi Black (half the sugar, splash ‘o lemon) and Jim Beam.

By itself, the soda has less impact. Seems a little lifeless (not necessarily flat, but in that ballpark).

Combined with bourbon, the reduced sugar allows the bourbon to express itself. But the lemon throws the flavor out of whack.

Jim Beam & Coke is my favorite drink in the world. Jim & Pepsi Black isn’t even in the top ten.

:(