THE FRUIT
Real fruit
Fruit purée brings bright flavour, body, and real fruit character.
REAL FRUIT SODA
Stock the fridge with your Sidekick.
Bright real-fruit soda made with New Zealand Mānuka honey and a splash of apple cider vinegar.
No cane sugar · No stevia · No erythritol
Loved by everyday heroes like you- No cane sugar
- No stevia
- No erythritol
Stocked by great retailers.
Served at premium New Zealand destinations.
MADE IN AOTEAROA
What you can stock now
Shop all sodaCherry cans and Strawberry glass are in stock now. More flavours are on the way back.
Sidekick Strawberry Soda Glass Bottles 12-Pack NZ
12 × 275ml
$4.58 per bottle
$55.00
$4.58 per glass bottle · 12 glass bottles per box
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Simple ingredients, zero shortcuts
Fruit, honey, and a crisp finish.
Real fruit, New Zealand honey, and a splash of apple cider 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 apple cider vinegar
A little tang gives Sidekick its crisp, refreshing kick.
What's doing the sweetening
Sidekick
New Zealand honey + real fruit
Prebiotic sodas
Stevia, plus added fibre
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.
Five-star reviews
Loved by Kiwis. Every sip.
Feedback from New Zealand households who tried Sidekick — plus verified Judge.me purchaser reviews.
Find Sidekick near you.
Shop online or find us in selected cafés, grocers, and retailers around New Zealand.
Picked up by the press.
From New Zealand orchards to international attention, Sidekick is being noticed for doing soda differently.
Real people. Real cans. Real moments.
Spotted at festivals, hikes, cafés and fridges around New Zealand.
BORN IN NEW ZEALAND
From a family recipe to a fridge favourite.
A little bit of our home in every can.
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 apple cider vinegar, with no cane sugar, no stevia, and no erythritol.
2013
Started our first business together
2023
Launched Sidekick
Today
Growing store by store
From the recipe book
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
Keep a Sidekick in the fridge.
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