Sunbird FAQ

Sunbird is a New Zealand juice cocktail brand, made in Christchurch by Where's Graeme Limited. Our first flavour, Sunbird Spiced Apple, blends 85% not-from-concentrate apple juice with 15% spiced cinnamon liqueur we make ourselves, at 5% ABV.

Sunbird Spiced Apple is made from apple juice (not from concentrate, 85%), our own spiced cinnamon liqueur (15%) and malic acid. That's real New Zealand fruit and legendary spice, combined into a juice cocktail that's bold on flavour.

Crisp, freshly pressed apple up front, with warm cinnamon spice on the finish. It's apple-forward, with the spice there to support it rather than take over.

A juice cocktail is real spirit combined with real fruit juice, rather than a flavoured malt drink or a seltzer. Sunbird starts with pressed apple juice (not from concentrate) and our own spiced cinnamon liqueur, so the fruit does the work. Read more about juice cocktails.

No. Cider is made by fermenting apples. Sunbird is a juice cocktail: not-from-concentrate apple juice (85%) blended with a spiced cinnamon liqueur we make ourselves (15%).

The apple juice is pressed and kept as juice, rather than boiled down to a concentrate and topped back up with water later. It keeps more of the fresh apple character.

Each 250 mL can is 5% ABV, at approximately 1.0 standard drinks. Please enjoy responsibly.

Sunbird Spiced Apple comes in a 6-pack of 250 mL cans, with a recommended retail price of $25.99. Prices may vary by stockist.

Yes. Sunbird Spiced Apple is gluten free and vegan, and contains no common allergens.

Best served chilled, straight from the can or poured over ice. A cinnamon stick or a thin slice of apple makes an easy garnish.

Store cans in a cool, dark place, and chill before serving.

The apple and spice sit well alongside roast pork, slow-cooked or lightly spiced dishes, and a cheese board or charcuterie. More serving ideas.

Sunbird is stocked at liquor stores across Canterbury and Otago, including Christchurch, Rangiora, Lincoln, Timaru and Dunedin. See our stockist list for addresses and opening hours.

No. Sunbird is sold in-store at our stockists, not online. Use the stockist list to find one near you.

Not yet. Sunbird is currently stocked in Canterbury and Otago. Join our email list or follow @sipsunbird to hear when it reaches new regions.

Sunbird is made in Christchurch, New Zealand, by Where's Graeme Limited, from local and imported ingredients. We also make the spiced cinnamon liqueur in every can ourselves.

The Spice Islands were once home to the world's most sought-after spices. Long before explorers arrived, the sunbird knew the allure of these legendary islands. That spirit of going further for flavour is what Sunbird is built on.

Spiced Apple is the first Sunbird flavour, and more are planned. Join our email list or follow @sipsunbird to hear first.

Send us your details through our wholesale enquiries page and we'll be in touch with pricing and supply.