Pepsi was originally introduced as "Brad's Drink" in New Bern, North Carolina, United States, in 1893 by Caleb BradhamCaleb Bradham was a pharmacist who created the soft drink as a digestive aid. He later renamed it "Pepsi-Cola" in 1898, and it became an instant hit. Pepsi was marketed as a refreshing alternative to the popular CocaCaleb Bradham, a pharmacist, formulated the drink with carbonated water, sugar, pepsin, kola nut extract, vanilla, and other ingredients, as a digestive aid. It became popular and Bradham renamed it "Pepsi-Cola" in 1898, and registered the trademark in 1903. The name "Pepsi" was derived from two of its ingredients, pepsin and kola nuts. The soft drink was initially marketed as a healthier alternative to Coca-Cola, which contained cocaine as one of its original ingredients. Over time, Pepsi-Cola became one of the most popular soft drinks in the world, alongside Coca-Cola, and it has undergone various changes in its recipe and marketing strategies.