Kinnie, the original classic, dubbed ‘Malta’s own favourite soft drink’, has always sought out to be different from other beverages and, over the past 70 years, the unique and unrivalled bittersweet soft drink has evolved to become one of Malta’s leading and much-loved brands. Ice-cold Kinnie is delicious straight with a twist of orange but its bitter sweet taste lends itself well to mixing and enhances most alcoholic drinks. Kinnie as a mixer goes well with practically every spirit, including vodka, rum and whiskey. a b Guides, Insight (1 June 2016). Insight Guides: Explore Malta. Apa Publications (UK) Limited. ISBN 9781786715449 . Retrieved 21 February 2019– via Google Books. The 1980s brought fashion, style and dieting to the forefront. Always observant of changing trends and consumer preferences, Farsons launched Diet Kinnie, a no-sugar variant, in 1984. Diet Kinnie remains a popular variant in the Kinnie portfolio so many years later. In March 2009, it was announced that Farsons were going to start exporting Kinnie into Russia. [12] In the summer of 2010, Farsons and Kinnie UK Limited soft-launched Kinnie and its two variants in London's West End, reaching almost 100 trial outlets by September 2010. [13]

Kinnie Zest was then launched in 2007, offering consumers a variant of the much-loved brand with a zesty enhanced orange flavour and no sugar. The Brand". Kinnie Australia. Maltese Beverages Pty . Retrieved 14 May 2018. KINNIE was created by Malta's longest established beverage company, Simonds Farsons Cisk, known simply as "Farsons". In addition to Malta, KINNIE is also produced in Australia under licence from Simonds Farsons Cisk by Maltese Beverages Pty. Its recipe remains a closely guarded secret and is drawn from all-natural essences extracted from oranges and a blend of aromatic and exotic herbs to enhance the beverage's original flavour and golden amber colour.

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a b Germany, Süddeutsche de GmbH, Munich. "Malta - Szene - Reisetipps Süddeutsche.de". Süddeutsche.de . Retrieved 21 February 2019. {{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( link) Kinnie is produced in Australia by Maltese Beverages Pty Limited, under a licence from Farsons. [11]

The brand plays a key role in Farsons’ overall strategy for future growth and is significant particularly to the exports area. Already available across Europe in countries such as the UK, Poland, France, Germany, Czech Republic and The Netherlands among others, Kinnie is also available further afield in Canada and Australia. A Diet version for Kinnie appeared in 1984. [5] In 2007, a new low calorie version of Kinnie called Kinnie Zest was made available. This has a stronger orange flavour, [3] and is advertised as only having one calorie per bottle. Simonds started selling Kinnie Vita in 2014, [2] which is sweetened using a blend of sugar and stevia leaf extract. [ citation needed] Sales locations [ edit ] For something truly Mediterranean, try Kinnie with Campari. Pour one measure of Campari and half measure of orange juice into an ice tumbler half full of Kinnie. Stir and garnish with a slice of lemon or orange. In April 2021, Kinnie launched an alcoholic version of the drink called 'Kinnie Spritz'. [14] [15] See also [ edit ]Errett, Joshua (7 April 2009). "Day 6: Take a tour of mini-Malta in the Junction". NOW Magazine . Retrieved 21 February 2019.

Kinnie was the brainchild of former Chairman and Managing Director of Farsons, the late Anthony Miceli Farrugia, or is-Sur Ninì as he was better known. The beverage was developed as a response to the entry of a number of international brands, mainly cola-flavoured, that were being introduced into post-war Malta. In Sur Ninì's own words, "When we launched Kinnie in 1952, we had no intention of coming into the market with a soft drink which tasted like any of the renowned international beverages. Our new drink had to possess a distinctive character, so as to identify it from the competition." Kinnie Classic Cans are the ultimate on-the-go refreshment in a convenient 330ml size. Crafted with precision, each can offers a flawless combination of sweetness and bitterness, ensuring a revitalizing experience that will leave you feeling invigorated. a b Rix, Juliet (3 December 2015). Malta and Gozo. Bradt Travel Guides. ISBN 9781784770259 . Retrieved 21 February 2019– via Google Books. We believe that Kinnie Spritz will not only resonate with consumers within the on-premise trade but equally so within the take home segment given its convenient 'Ready to Drink' proposition, a belief that was advocated through in-depth consumer research," stated Susan Weenink Camilleri.Finding the perfect balance between sweet and bitter, Kinnie Classic Cans provide a refreshing beverage option that appeals to those seeking a drink that is not overly sugary or intensely bitter. The harmonious blend of flavours tantalizes your taste buds, creating a truly satisfying and enjoyable drinking experience. Bluemarlin designs identity for new alcoholic aperitif". Transform magazine . Retrieved 2021-08-15. For those wanting those wanting something more sophisticated, try the ever-popular “Kinnie Kiss” by blending Kinnie with some sparkling white wine like Prosecco. Take a long drink glass or goblet, put in some ice, fill halfway with Prosecco and top up the glass with Kinnie. Additionally you can add some soda or sparkling water for that extra fizz. Kinnie ( Maltese pronunciation: [kinːiː]) is a Maltese bittersweet carbonated soft drink brewed from bitter oranges and extracts of wormwood. It was first introduced in 1952 by the brewery Simonds Farsons Cisk, and continues to be produced by Farsons in Mriehel, Birkirkara, Malta. [1]

Kinnie is exported to the UK, Italy, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, [8] Libya, and Canada, [9] while also being available in Japan. [10] The Kinnie portfolio has been extended over the years and now includes two variants: Diet Kinnie, a low-calorie version launched in 1984; and Kinnie Zest, a sugar-free, extra orange flavour variant that appeals to a younger generation of new consumers, launched in 2007. In addition, 2021 saw the hugely successful launch of Kinnie Spritz, a 4% ABV alcoholic aperitivo. Blended with a unique mix of natural bitters and botanicals and Italian sparkling white wine, Kinnie Spritz builds on Kinnie's inherent mixability and classic bittersweet flavour. Capitalising on Kinnie’s innate mixability, Kinnie Spritz, a 4% ABV alcoholic aperitivo, was launched in the summer of 2021, offering the adult drinker a refreshing taste of Kinnie with a touch of alcohol. Kinnie was invented by Simonds Farsons Cisk's managing director Anthony Miceli Farrugia and was first produced in 1952 as an alternative to the cola drinks that proliferated in post-war Europe, [5] specifically Coca-Cola. [4] Its taste was deliberately kept different from its international competition due to branding reasons. In 1975, it became the soft drink of the year of the French Comité International d'Action Gastronomique et Touristique. [6] Kinnie plays a key role in Farsons' overall strategy for future growth and is significant particularly to the exports area. Already available across Europe in countries such as the UK, Poland, France, Germany, Czech Republic and The Netherlands amongst others, Kinnie is also available further afield in Canada and Australia.While we use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online, we also protect your information offline. Only employees who need the information to perform a specific job (for example, billing or customer service) are granted access to personally identifiable information. The computers/servers in which we store personally identifiable information are kept in a secure environment. Simply pour a measure of vodka over ice in a highball glass. Stir, adding Kinnie to taste and dress with a slice of orange.