(Post theme: Soda Pop from K-Pop Demon Hunters)
Backstory: I love trying new (non-alcoholic) drinks. One of my most favourite things about travelling for work is being able to go through a supermarket in a new country and try out all the new (to me) things they have. I also love supporting local (for the purposes here: New Zealand) businesses, particularly small ones, so extra love trying new, local, drinks. But I struggle to remember the drink I tried months ago, both whether or not I’ve tried it, and how much I enjoyed it. So I’m writing them up. These aren’t really reviews, because unless you share my taste, your results will vary.
First up: Foxton Fizz, Pineapple.
This comes in a glass bottle with a twist top, which is a great start. I’m not sure if aluminium or glass is most sustainable, but glass has a nicer feel, and the twist top acknowledges that this is not a drink for multiple sessions. That’s the first negative: it’s 250ml, which is just too small.
It’s a bit tricky to find here – I don’t see it in cafes or service stations (I’m in Auckland – when I drive through Foxton, I see ads all over the place, naturally), and it’s not in Woolworths, but is in New World. However, you can order online and have it delivered, and that’s worked great, even though I’m a rural delivery.
I don’t know why, but it has an extremely nostalgic taste. It seems unlikely I was drinking this as a child in Kaitaia (soft drink wasn’t common, and it’s the opposite end of the island). Maybe something I did have then was a similar taste?
It’s sweet, but not too much so. There is a pineapple taste, but it’s not really what you get drinking actual pineapple juice. Closer than a Pineapple Lump, though. Good either straight or over ice.
It has a great mousse – almost no foam, even over ice or other textured surfaces, and a very smooth feel in the mount.
Overall, I love this drink and would happily have it any time. (I’m not sure if I’m going to rate things in this series, but if so, 10/10).
TonyAndrewMeyer 