[cooker0639]

These are the two best carbonated drinks I've ever had…but I've only seen them in Europe (Germany). Are they available anywhere in the U.S., under a different name, or is there something equivlaent? Thanks!

[BevReview Steve]

Originally Posted by cooker0639

These are the two best carbonated drinks I've ever had…but I've only seen them in Europe (Germany). Are they available anywhere in the U.S., under a different name, or is there something equivlaent? Thanks!

I've only tasted Lift via Walt Disney World's Epcot theme park, as part of Coca-Cola's "Club Cool" pavilion. I would imagine it could probably also be tasted at the World of Coke in Atlanta. But as far as it being available in the U.S., I don't think it is... at least under that name.

You may want to check out Sidral Mundet for your carbonated apple soft drink fix. It can often be found in Hispanic supermarkets.

[Dillbert]

this place is in NYC as I recall - the apple is out of stock at the moment:

Rosbacher Apfelschorle (Apple Spritzer)
Sinalco Apfelschorle 0.5 Liter Bottle

Lift is a Coca-Cola product but apparently primarily in overseas markets...

[phatch]

Martinellis makes some good carbonated apple juices. Thin with water and give a squeeze of lemon to add some tartness.

Here in Salt Lake City you can get Apple Beer, a pleasant brewed apple juice based soda.

I also make a similar carbonated apple punch for lack of a better term based on a carbonated apple juice with lemon I enjoyed in Germany.

1 12 oz can of apple juice concentrate, thawed. I prefer the shelf stable variety from Welchs as I don't have to wait for it to thaw.

Lemon flavored mineral water, unsweetened, chilled; enough to properly dilute the apple juice concentrate, usually 48 ounces.

Angostura bitters to taste, about 1/2-1 teaspoon.


Mix the apple juice concentrate and bitters in the mixing pitcher. Pour in the mineral water along the side of the pitcher in the manner you draw a draft beer to minimize the head (and carbonation loss). Mix gently in a manner to minimize carbonation loss. Enjoy immediately.