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Sidekick Pear Soda 12-Pack NZ

REAL FRUIT SODA

Sidekick Pear

4.9 1,134 reviews

Clean, refreshing real-pear flavor with soft honey sweetness and a crisp 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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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.

  • 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 balance and a clean finish.

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Pear with a grown-up finish

Clean, refreshing pear with soft honey sweetness and a crisp little kick. Easy in the fridge, easy at the table.

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 praised this pear soda as "delicious" and "refreshing" with a natural taste. The drink features real fruit, apple cider vinegar, and honey sweetness without artificial ingredients. Shoppers loved the "not too sweet" balance and low sugar content. Many appreciate it as a healthier alternative to traditional sodas, though some noted difficulty finding it in stores.

  • The taste was amazing. So refreshing, you could taste all the flavors in the bottle
  • So refreshing and light - loved the pear flavour. A healthy alternative to other fizzy beverages
  • Great flavour. Not too sweet and perfectly balanced with honey. Will 100% buy again.
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Delicious

Delicious. Thank you for such a healthy drink!

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This one just suits me

This one just suits me. I feel so good after drinking it. Thanks so much making this!

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Yummy, well done.

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Yum! Will definitely buy more of these.

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Yum. Great taste. Was gone too soon. Will get more.

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What a delicious and refreshing soda! Loved the sweetness and fizz levels.

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Would love to be able to find the product, but haven't been able to.

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What's a great option thank you and well done.

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Yum! This drink was so delicious. I've not heard of them before. We will definitely buy them going forward.

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What a lovely, refreshing drink.

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We love these, especially the cherry flavour. Tried one in a Black Box campaign and haven't stopped buying them since. They taste great and are a way better option to juice or fizzy.

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We loved that it is natural and it has a great flavour. Thanks:)

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We loved this soda, delicious! Will definitely be buying for summer, a nice alternative to alcohol.

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We generally don't buy sodas and only purchase when we have friends over. This was refreshing, light and flavourful.

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We loved this product as it's a better alternative than say Coke. We have already bought more.

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Was well tasty, will look out for them next time I'm at the supermarket

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We are likely to buy some of this product at Christmas

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We chilled this and it was so nice, not too sweet, quite refreshing

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we drink it water down to half and half very nice

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Was surprisingly good, really nice taste

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Very yummy

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Was really nice. Yes, with ice again in my big cup🤣🤣

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Was delicious

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Very tasty, will be trying other flavours

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Very yum, will definitely buy again

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Very nice and refreshing. Will definitely buy this again.

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Tried to buy some today but couldn't find it anywhere at my local New World

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Very nice and refreshing

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Very tasty

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Very crisp and refreshing, low on the guilt factor which was very pleasant

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This was very tasty. The family liked it a lot!

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This was such an enjoyable refreshing drink. I will definitely be purchasing again.

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This was yum! Would highly recommend for taking to BBQs if you didn't want to drink alcohol.

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This was super tasty and I love the cider vinegar aspect

Questions about Sidekick

What does Sidekick Pear taste like?

Clean, refreshing real-pear flavor with soft honey sweetness and a crisp finish.

Where can I buy Sidekick in the US?

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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 (Pear Puree (7%), Apple Puree), New Zealand Multifloral Honey (3%), Apple Cider Vinegar with the "Mother" (3%), Natural Pear Flavour, Antioxidant (Vitamin C).

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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