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
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
Customers praised this refreshing cherry soda as "delicious" with "amazing" natural flavor. Low in sugar and sweetened with honey, it's "not too sweet" and contains apple cider vinegar. Shoppers loved it as a healthier alternative to regular sodas and alcohol substitute. Main concern: limited retail availability in many areas.
- Absolutely love this low sugar low calorie soda. Great taste!
- Not too sweet, great flavor and loved it was sweetened with honey.
- My new fav soda. Wow it's amazing.
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.
This was yum, we will definitely buy this again.
Loved this!!
I have to say, this is a new favourite!! I’m not normally a fan of cherry flavour but this was really delicious with a light fizz. A subtle hint of kombucha but not too overpowering.
Opps, drank half of it before remembering to get a pic of it. I admit I was skeptical trying this one because of the apple cider vinegar but was pleasantly surprised! Big thumbs up from me.
Nice taste and refreshing.
Delicious.
Refreshing but guilt free?? Sign us up! Sidekick Soda’s cherry flavour was just as tart and delicious as we were hoping!
This was delicious! Very fizzy and not too sweet.
Sidekick soda was a hit!
Yummy no time for photos was gone in the blink of an eye
Great cherry taste!
Interesting flavour, cherry 🍒 isn't my favourite but was good to try.
Lovely tasting soda
Yum!!!! Love the is refreshing drink!
Love love love the cherry.
Cherry Soda is really nice refreshing drink.
My favourite soda of all time probably. 9.79/10
Amazing and delicious -and well appreciated Christmas gift for all our whanau this year!
Mixed this with the sprite and made a wee cocktail like they suggested (but bf friendly) very tasty and refreshing!
Yum
This may make a perfect cocktail with a spirit like vodka, tequila or gin.
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!
Yum!!! This was amazing! Bring out more!
Wow, this was delicious and had us all fighting to try it!
When I first tasted it I thought it wasn't sweet enough, but the more I drank the better it tasted.
Will be my regular treat every week
What a great drink and perfect when you're a sober driver
Questions about Sidekick
Bold real-cherry flavor with New Zealand honey and a crisp little finish.
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New Zealand honey and natural sugar from real fruit. No cane sugar. No stevia. No erythritol.
A splash of apple cider vinegar brings balance and a clean, crisp finish — part of what makes Sidekick taste different from conventional soda.
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.
Yes. Sidekick works as a real-fruit base for cocktails, mocktails, spritzes, or a simple serve over ice.
Sidekick is a New Zealand–born real fruit soda, made with New Zealand honey.
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.
FAQ
How much sugar is in Sidekick compared to regular soda?
Sidekick is sweetened with New Zealand honey and real fruit — not cane sugar, stevia, or erythritol.
Sugar sits under 4g per 100ml depending on the flavor. Check each flavor’s nutrition panel for the exact number.
What do you use to sweeten Sidekick?
We use New Zealand honey as our main sweetener, plus natural sugar from real fruit.
No cane sugar. No stevia. No erythritol. No monk fruit, aspartame, or sucralose.
Is Sidekick very sweet?
No — it’s designed to be not-too-sweet.
The honey gives it a soft, rounded sweetness, while the fruit and apple cider vinegar keep the finish crisp and refreshing.
Does it taste like vinegar?
A splash of apple cider vinegar gives Sidekick a little tang and a crisp finish. Some people notice the kick more than others.
Can I use Sidekick as a mixer for cocktails or mocktails?
Absolutely.
Sidekick works as a real-fruit base for cocktails, mocktails, spritzes, or a simple over-ice serve with citrus and herbs. It pairs especially well with gin, vodka, tequila, whiskey, or sparkling water.
Real cans. Real moments.
Everyday serves, fridge fills, and favorite flavors from the Sidekick community.
Picked up by the press.
From New Zealand to the US, people are noticing a brighter kind of soda.
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