Generally regarded as a Western invention, lemonade reached Georgia by 1833 and, soon after, the Georgians were pairing fizzy water with a variety of flavors. In fact, Georgia became the birthplace of at least one original “lemonade” flavor: tarkhun. Tarkhun is made with a syrup made with tarragon leaves, providing a complex flavor that is sweet and tangy.Georgia’s major producer of lemonades, including tarkhun, is Natakhtari, a company founded in 2005. The company offers around 14 different flavor options, ranging from fruity (such as Orange, Apple, and Raspberry) to extra sweet (such as Cream and Chocolate). And of course, they produce tarkhun. In 2010, Natakhtari also released a sugar-free pear lemonade to cater to diet nutrition customers.