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REAL FRUIT SODA
Sidekick Cherry
Bold real-cherry flavor with New Zealand honey and a crisp little finish.
Lightly sparkling, bright and made for everyday drinking.
- Real fruit
- New Zealand honey
- No cane sugar. No stevia. No erythritol.
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- Real fruit soda
- Made with New Zealand honey
What makes Sidekick different
Real fruit soda made with New Zealand honey, a splash of apple cider vinegar, and no cane sugar, no stevia, and no erythritol.
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Real fruit
Fruit gives Sidekick its bright flavor and body.
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New Zealand honey
A softer, rounder sweetness with no cane sugar, no stevia, and no erythritol.
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A crisp little kick
A splash of apple cider vinegar brings balance and a clean finish.
Cherry without the candy-shop sweetness
Bright cherry, a gentle honey finish and just enough apple cider vinegar to keep things crisp. Made for fridge doors, lunches, picnics and slow afternoons in the sun.
What's doing the sweetening
Sidekick
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.
Customers rave about this low-sugar cherry soda, describing it as "refreshing" and "not too sweet." Made with natural ingredients including honey and apple cider vinegar, shoppers appreciate the authentic cherry taste without artificial flavors. Many enjoy it as an alcohol alternative or mixer. The main complaint is limited retail availability across NZ.
- My favourite soda of all time probably. 9.79/10
- Not too sweet, great flavor and loved it was sweetened with honey.
- Absolutely love this low sugar low calorie soda. Great taste!
Flavour (positive)Taste (positive)Sweetness (positive)Cherry (positive)Sugar (positive)
V
My new fav soda.
My pack arrived today. First one I’m trying is cherry. Wow it’s amazing. Can’t wait to try the other flavours.
K
Flavour: Cherry, Strawberry
Highlights: Not too sweet
Also liked: ACV “tang”, Light + refreshing, Great fizz level, NZ honey sweetness, Not too sweet, No stevia, No weird aftertaste
Occasion: Hot day / summer refresh, As a non-alcohol option
Bought at: Other / Not sure
Yum!!!! Love the is refreshing drink!
A
Love love love the cherry.
R
Flavour: Cherry
Highlights: Would buy again
Also liked: Light + refreshing
Occasion: BBQ / dinner with friends, Hot day / summer refresh
Bought at: SidekickSoda.com (online)
Cherry Soda is really nice refreshing drink.
B
My favourite soda of all time probably. 9.79/10
M
Amazing and delicious -and well appreciated Christmas gift for all our whanau this year!
A
Absolutely love this low sugar low calorie soda. I am no longer drinking alcohol and love this as my pre-dinner drink now. Great taste!
V
Yum!!! This was amazing! Bring out more!
V
Wow, this was delicious and had us all fighting to try it!
V
When I first tasted it I thought it wasn't sweet enough, but the more I drank the better it tasted.
V
Will be my regular treat every week
V
What a great drink and perfect when you're a sober driver
V
We had not tried the cherry flavour before only the pear and it was the flavour I was the most excited to try and we LOVED it. I love cherry flavoured products I'm so excited to see more interesting flavours than apple, pear, orange etc. This was good and way better for me than regular sparkling drinks.
V
We tried the mango flavour in a previous black box & loved it & the cherry flavour is even better. Looked on their website & for the price would love to see a mixed pack so you could try all the flavours.
V
We like it as a flavoursome alternative to alcohol
V
We love this
V
Was surprised with how tasty it was. Alot nicer just than your average juice. I'd most likely buy this at the dairy or gas station though
V
Was surprisingly nice
V
Was surprised by this product it had the flavour punch and wasn't insipid like some cherry drinks are.
V
Was tasty & nice change
V
We also had tried the mango in a black box. This is so good! Seriously needs bigger advertising because we had not heard of it before black box. Perhaps do a mixed 4 pack limited edition and get supermarkets to advertise
V
Was really really good!
V
Was pleasantly surprised with this, looked a bit weak, but was quite tasty. Enjoyed the sweetness balance and good to know it is low in sugar.
V
Very refreshing and pleasant taste
V
Was delicious, will look out for it in the future
V
Was sooooooo yum !!!
V
Usually these natural sodas taste horrible, the cherry one was YUM and will def be purchasing the other flavours to try
V
Very nice
V
Very nice flavour for something so natural.
V
Very good, enjoyable taste
V
Very enjoyable and not too sweet. Refreshing without being too heavy in flavour
V
This was tasty and the kids enjoyed it even though it was healthier
Questions about Sidekick
What does Sidekick Cherry taste like?
Bold real-cherry flavor with New Zealand honey and a crisp little finish.
Where can I buy Sidekick in the US?
We're building our US store list. Suggest a store we should pitch — or check the locator as locations go live.
What sweetens Sidekick?
New Zealand honey and natural sugar from real fruit. No cane sugar. No stevia. No erythritol.
Why do you use apple cider vinegar?
A splash of apple cider vinegar brings balance and a clean, crisp finish — part of what makes Sidekick taste different from conventional soda.
Is Sidekick very sweet?
No — it’s designed to be not-too-sweet. Honey gives a soft, rounded sweetness, while fruit and apple cider vinegar keep the finish bright and refreshing.
Can I use Sidekick as a mixer?
Yes. Sidekick works as a real-fruit base for cocktails, mocktails, spritzes, or a simple serve over ice.
Where is Sidekick made?
Sidekick is a New Zealand–born real fruit soda, made with New Zealand honey.
Real fruit
New Zealand honey
A crisp little kick
No cane sugar. No stevia. No erythritol.
What makes Sidekick different
Real fruit
Fruit gives Sidekick its bright flavor and body.
New Zealand honey
A softer, rounder sweetness with no cane sugar, no stevia, and no erythritol.
A crisp little kick
A splash of apple cider vinegar brings a little tang and a clean finish.
Ingredients: Carbonated Water, New Zealand Fruit (Cherry Puree (6%), Apple Puree), Apple Cider Vinegar with the "Mother" (4%), New Zealand Multifloral Honey (3%), Natural Cherry Flavours, Natural Colour (Black Carrot Juice Concentrate), Antioxidant (Spearmint Extract).
Good questions
How much sugar is in Sidekick compared to regular soda?
Most big-brand soft drinks sit around 10–11g sugar per 100mL. Sidekick is much lower — still a treat, just one you can drink more often. Check each flavor’s nutrition panel for the exact number.
What do you use to sweeten Sidekick?
New Zealand honey and natural sugar from real fruit. No cane sugar, stevia, erythritol, monk fruit, aspartame, or sucralose.
Does it taste like vinegar?
A splash of apple cider vinegar gives Sidekick a little tang and a crisp finish — more like lemon in a drink than a vinegar burn. Some people notice the kick more than others.
Can I use Sidekick as a mixer?
Yes. Sidekick works as a real-fruit base for cocktails, mocktails, spritzes, or a simple serve over ice.
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