Pemberton was a pharmacist trying to create a new headache tonic.
Pemberton took his creation to the now famous Jacob's Pharmacy, about 2 blocks from his home.
There the syrup was mixed with cold tap water and sold to ailing customers for 5 cents.
As the story goes, a customer in great pain came in and ordered the syrup and the soda jerk accidentally mixed it with carbonated water instead of regular tap water.
The customer loved the new drink, declaring it "Delicious and Refreshing!"
Frank Robinson, Pemberton's partner and bookkeeper, suggested the name "Coca-Cola", taking each part of the name from a key ingredient in the product and proclaiming that the two C's would look good in advertising. Mr. Robinson penned "Coca-Cola" in the unique flowing script that is now famous worldwide! In 1886, sales of Coca-Cola averaged 9 drinks per day. That first year, Pemberton sold only 25 gallons of syrup. For his efforts, Pemberton grossed $50.00 and spent $73.96 on advertising!
As John Pemberton's health grew worse, he sold the company off. Asa Candler took sole ownership of the company by 1891 for a mere $2,300.00!!! (that included all rights, including his initial investment!)
Today, Coca-Cola is available in nearly 200 countries around the globe and its trademark is written in approximately 80 languages! It is one of the most recognizable logos in the world!
Source: angelfire.com
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