THE FRUIT
Real fruit
Fruit purée brings bright flavor, body, and real fruit character.
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REAL FRUIT SODA
Meet the real fruit soda lineup.
Five bright, fruit-forward sodas made with real ingredients and no cane sugar, no stevia, and no erythritol.
Simple ingredients, zero shortcuts
Fruit, honey, and a crisp finish.
Real fruit, New Zealand honey, and a splash of vinegar — finished with sparkling water.
THE SWEETNESSTrace this honey →
New Zealand honey
Smooth sweetness from New Zealand honey, with no cane sugar, no stevia, and no erythritol.
THE FINISH
A splash of vinegar
A small splash adds a crisp, grown-up finish.
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.
~13g total sugar per 355ml can, versus ~38g total sugar in a regular soda. · under 4g total sugar per 100ml
Five-star reviews
Loved by soda people. Every sip.
Real reviews from real soda households.
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Picked up by the press.
From New Zealand to the US, people are noticing a brighter kind of soda.
Real people. Real cans. Real moments.
Sidekick spotted at festivals, hikes, cafés, fridges, and everyday moments from our community.
NEW ZEALAND BORN
From a family recipe to the natural aisle.
A real fruit soda inspired by old-school recipes, made for modern shelves.
Our story started in 2013, when we launched our first business together. Sidekick came later — launched in 2023 as a brighter take on soda, made with real fruit, New Zealand honey, and a crisp splash of vinegar, with no cane sugar, no stevia, and no erythritol.
2013
Started our first business together
2023
Launched Sidekick
2024
Entered the US market
Cocktails, mocktails, and mixers.
Recipes for sipping, serving, and mixing with real fruit soda.
Midnight Cherry Cocktail — A Bold, Bubbly Twist on a Classic Highball
A bold, refreshing cherry bourbon highball made with Sidekick Cherry Soda, blackberry liqueur, and rosemary. Easy to make, beautifully layered, and perfect for summer entertaining.
Midnight Cherry Cocktail — A Bold, Bubbly Twist on a Classic Highball
Muddled Blackberry & Plum Spritzer: A Refreshing Not-Too-Sweet Soda Alternative
Looking for a refreshing drink that’s bright, layered, and easy to enjoy? This Muddled Blackberry & Plum Spritzer combines fresh fruit, mint, and natural soda ingredients to create a not-too-sweet soda alternative you can enjoy any...
Muddled Blackberry & Plum Spritzer: A Refreshing Not-Too-Sweet Soda Alternative
Basil Smash Strawberry Colada: A Refreshing Not-Too-Sweet, Fresh Soda Alternative
Welcome summer with the Basil Smash Strawberry Colada, a deliciously refreshing drink that’s both creamy and light, thanks to the perfect combination of Strawberry Sidekick Soda, fresh strawberries, coconut cream, and a...
Basil Smash Strawberry Colada: A Refreshing Not-Too-Sweet, Fresh Soda Alternative
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