Apfelschorle

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Apfelschorle is a popular soft drink in Germany.

It consists of carbonated mineral water and apple juice. The broader category Fruchtschorle consists of any fruit juice mixed with carbonated water, but Apfelschorle is by far the most common. Spritzer (that is wine mixed with carbonated water) is called Weinschorle.

Apfelschorle contains fewer calories than apple juice and it is less sweet. Therefore, it is popular in summer and among sportspeople. Commercially available Apfelschorle, however, often contains only 40% apple juice and is instead sweetened, making it hypertonic and therefore not particularly recommendable for sports. Some brands do contain as much as 60% juice.

Some brands of Apfelschorle in Germany include Lift, Gerolsteiner (which also sells mineral water) and Bizzl. However, in most bars and restaurants, Apfelschorle is mixed ad hoc from apple juice and water.

[edit] Additional Trivia

'Apfelschorle' is also the name of an experimental German folk band from Australia.