Yesterday, it was announced that popular drink, Lilt, would be discontinued after almost 50 years on the market.
Many fans of the soft drink will be stocking up and looking for ways to recreate the tropical drink ahead of it’s rebranded rollout by Fanta.
The team at recipe box Gousto has created a simple recipe inspired by the tropical taste of Lilt to help people continue to enjoy the Lilt taste.
READ MORE: Lilt set to disappear off shop shelves after nearly 50 years leaving fans devastated
The tangy drink came to the market in 1975 with the strapline “The Totally Tropical Taste” and was only sold in Ireland, the UK, Gibraltar, and Seychelles.
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) confirmed the rebrand in a statement, noting that the drink’s packaging and logo are being changed and it will now be known as Fanta Pineapple and Grapefruit.
CCEP said: “Keen Lilt fans may have spotted a gradual transition as the drink has made its way into the Fanta family over the past few months, with changes to its packaging and logo.
“Some have even hypothesised on social media that Lilt may be becoming part of the Fanta brand, and one even went as far as producing their own news broadcast-style video.”
The firm’s vice-president of commercial development in the UK insisted the drink is the same and just has a new name.
Martin Attock said: “Our main priority with this announcement is to reassure Lilt’s loyal fanbase that absolutely nothing has changed when it comes to the iconic taste of the drink they know and love.
“It’s still bursting with tangy tropical flavours, it’s just got itself a new name.”
Coca-Cola reduced the number of calories, sugar, and artificial sweeteners in the drink between 2008 and 2014 as part of efforts to make healthier products in response to the Government’s Public Health Responsibility Deal.
The new drink is now available in leading stores.
Ingredients - Makes 500ml
- 100ml Pineapple juice
- 100 ml Grapefruit juice
- 300 ml Sparkling Lemon & Lime
Simply add all your ingredients to a tall glass with ice, and enjoy
Recipe from Gousto.co.uk
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