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Our Ingredients

A deep dive into our kitchen logic: real fruit, New Zealand honey, a crisp splash of apple cider vinegar, and sparkling water.

Honey, fruit, vinegar.

That's the heart of the recipe — a shrub, finished with sparkling water. Old-school soda and traditional drinks.

Honey

Honey gives Sidekick gentle sweetness, body, and depth — no cane sugar, no stevia, no erythritol.

Sourced for a soft, rounded finish.

Whole Fruit Purée

We use real fruit purée and juice for flavor, color, and texture you can taste.

No flavor concentrates pretending to be fruit.

Apple Cider Vinegar

The shrub idea: fruit, New Zealand honey, and a splash of apple cider vinegar for a clean, grown-up finish — a family recipe, not a wellness drink.

Sourced from orchard country.

See the difference

Most sodas are clear and syrup-led. Sodakick is cloudy because it starts with real fruit.

What's doing the sweetening

Sodakick New Zealand honey + real fruit
Prebiotic sodas Stevia, plus added fiber
Zero-sugar sodas Stevia + erythritol
Regular soda Cane sugar / high-fructose corn syrup

Sweetened with New Zealand honey and real fruit. No cane sugar. No stevia. No erythritol.

Checked, sourced, and made with care.

Real fruit soda made with New Zealand honey, a splash of apple cider vinegar, and no cane sugar, no stevia, and no erythritol.

No artificial flavors.

Common Questions

Is it very sweet?

No — it's not-too-sweet. The honey brings a soft, floral sweetness, while apple cider vinegar keeps the finish crisp and clean.

Does it taste like vinegar?

No. Think of it like lemon in a cocktail or a shrub: the vinegar adds brightness and a dry finish, but it does not make the soda taste sharp. More on why we still make a shrub and what ACV soda is.

Is Sodakick kombucha?

No. Sodakick uses apple cider vinegar for a crisp finish, but it is not brewed or fermented in the can like kombucha. It drinks more like a classic soda with a grown-up edge.

How fizzy is it?

Light, fine bubbles with a sparkling lift — refreshing, but not harsh or heavy like some mass-market sodas.

Is Sodakick gluten-free?

Sodakick is made with naturally gluten-free ingredients. Always check the product label for the current allergen statement.

Is it vegan?

No — Sodakick contains New Zealand honey. The other core ingredients are plant-based: fruit, apple cider vinegar, and sparkling water.

Can I use it as a mixer?

Absolutely. Sodakick was made to stand on its own, but it also pairs beautifully with gin, vodka, tequila, whiskey, or a simple splash of citrus.

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Where are the ingredients from?

We prioritize New Zealand origin where it matters most. Our honey and apple cider vinegar come from New Zealand producers, and we use real fruit selected for each flavor.

Is the packaging recyclable?

Yes. Aluminium cans are widely recyclable and designed to be recycled again and again — please recycle. Our cans use BPA-NI linings (BPA is not intentionally added).

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