The other day, I told my son he could go get a pop from the fridge. This is a rather remarkable event for several reasons. In the first instance, he had no idea what I was talking about when I said pop, so I had to explain that pop was the Canadian term for soda. Apparently being a Canadian while raising kids in the US can lead to some cultural misunderstandings. Secondly, it was remarkable that I was even uttering the sentence to him at all. I very rarely let my kids have pop (soda), and I never offer it to them of my own accord. I’ve never been much of a pop (soda) drinker, and although we keep some around the house, it’s mostly for guests and a six pack can last us months upon months.
Sugary, carbonated drinks have never been my thing, as they tend to make me feel more parched than I started off with, but I am also not very keen on the artificial sweeteners in most diet pops. And given the epidemic of obesity in our society, I am so very glad that pop (soda) drinking was not a habit I ever developed. I usually stick to water to quench my thirst. But I occasionally find myself sick of the taste of H2O and eager for something else to cool my tongue, and it’s not easy to find something that meets my specifications.
Enter Honest Tea and Honest Fizz. The dear Vijay of NoshOn.It, a fun foodie website run by local Bostonians, asked if I wanted to work with Honest Tea and try out their line of zero calorie beverages. Knowing my low carb, healthy bent, he was very careful to find out exactly what they sweetened their drinks with and present me with all the information. Since they use erythritol and stevia, I was happy to give them a go but was still somewhat doubtful they’d live up to my expectations. They sent a wonderful sample pack of their teas and pops (sodas) and I was seriously impressed. My Honest Review of the Honest Tea zero calorie beverages? They are honestly good. It takes a lot to win over a non-pop (soda) drinker, so I am not just saying that. My favourites were the Lemon Limey and the Professor Fizz (their take on Doctor Pepper). It’s the closest “diet” pop (soda) to the real thing I’ve ever tasted and since I don’t like sugary drinks, I like it even better than the real thing.
I also thought it would be fun to try making one of my favourite cocktails to showcase the Honest Fizz products. I fell hard and fast in love with mojitos from the first sip many years ago, but since they’re typically made with sugar syrup, they’re hard to recreate with low carb sweeteners. I’ve tried a couple of times and not been happy with the results. But the moment I tasted the Lemon Limey Honest Fizz, I thought it might be a good substitute for the club soda and allow me to skip the sweetener altogether. So below, I present you the Honest Mojito, a perfect blend of mint, lime, rum and a bit of sweet Fizz. They were delicious!
The Giveaway:
Honest Tea is also giving one reader the chance to win a 30 day supply of Honest Fizz. If you’re a pop (soda) drinker who’s trying to get healthier, I think you will be impressed. If you’re like me, a non-pop (soda) drinker who occasionally want something a little different, I think you will also be impressed.
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 3 ounces white rum
- Ice
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 can Lemon Limey Honest Fizz
- Divide mint leaves between two highball glasses and use a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon to crush.
- Divide rum between glasses and let sit 3 minutes to infuse with mint flavour.
- Add ice to each glass and divide lime juice between them.
- Top up with Lemon Limey Honest Fizz.
Serves 2. Each mojito has 2.5 g of carbs.
Miranda says
May 17, 2013 at 7:00 amRootbeer sounds the best – too bad they don’t have a cola, but I’m excited that there is another brand making stevia and erythritol sweetened sodas.
Katherine says
May 17, 2013 at 7:24 amThe root beer sounds great!
Judy says
May 17, 2013 at 7:28 amOrange!
Helene D'souza says
May 17, 2013 at 7:38 amSoda beverages were very rare in my childhood. I mean it wasn’t that common in our area.. Syrups were much more wanted and enjoyed by the folks there. We are in the middle of the hottest season so I would really love your drink and I wouldn’t mind trying out honest fizz too. The brand looks good. =)
The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says
May 17, 2013 at 7:44 amI adore mojitos and applaud you for another low carb version! It looks fantastic and is making me want one before 8 a.m. Regarding what kind of Honest Fizz I’d like, I’d have to go with Orange. That and a scoop of ice cream will be perfect on this 80+ degree day.
Stephanie says
May 17, 2013 at 8:10 amThere are hardly any words to describe how excited I am about this. I LOVE a mojito and haven’t had one in years…
Melissa Bowlby says
May 17, 2013 at 8:47 amSince completing a sugar detox, I’ve been on the lookout for a cocktail that I can have without too much guilt! I think this is the one!!! Looking forward to trying the Lemon Limey….
Kelly says
May 17, 2013 at 8:53 amMmmmmmm…I haven’t seen these. Now I must find them. Pop is a big weakness of mine…love the carbonation.
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
May 17, 2013 at 9:23 amI love mojitos but also dislike all the sugar – this is such a great idea. I’d love to try these drinks.
Lisa says
May 17, 2013 at 10:16 amI think root beer would be my first choice to try!
Lisa says
May 17, 2013 at 10:20 amQuestion – so the Professor Fizz has 5 carbs – you think that they are from the Erythritol and Stevia – so good sugar alcohol?
Carolyn says
May 17, 2013 at 11:35 amAll the Fizz has 5 carbs and it’s definitely from the erythritol because there is nothing in any of them besides carbonated water, a little colour and natural flavour, erythritol and stevia! 🙂
Lisa says
May 17, 2013 at 2:31 pmI think I would then count as 0 net carbs since erythritol and Stevia have no effect on my blood sugar – unlike, say, maltitol, which is EVIL! LOL Thank you!
Carolyn says
May 17, 2013 at 8:31 pmI certainly count it as 0 carb for myself, since neither thing has any effect on my blood glucose either!
Melinda @cookingalamel says
May 17, 2013 at 10:50 amI’ve been having fun playing around with the Zevia stevia/erythritol sweetened pops, so I’m so interested to see Honest Tea’s take! I’m from Pittsburgh, and I too call it pop – it’s always interesting to hear about which regions call it what.
Catherine H. says
May 17, 2013 at 11:24 amNot a soda drinker either–but I do love me some alcohol. I would definitely enjoy this stuff.
Catherine H. says
May 17, 2013 at 11:26 amLemon Limey and Professor Fizz are the most interesting to me.
RavieNomNoms says
May 17, 2013 at 11:29 amLove love loving it! Perfect for these warmer months!
Emily says
May 17, 2013 at 11:47 amThese look DELISH!
jessica w says
May 17, 2013 at 12:12 pmI would love to try the lemon lime fizz!
Maureen says
May 17, 2013 at 12:38 pmThey all look wonderful and I’m sure, will be so refreshing with summer on it’s way!
Jennifer C. says
May 17, 2013 at 12:40 pmCan’t wait to try the root beer
Erika says
May 17, 2013 at 1:05 pmI’m not a pop drinker either, so this is good news. Thanks for sharing!
Sarah G says
May 17, 2013 at 1:34 pmOh wow, can you find these in stores?? I love an occasional diet soda and this would be so perfect!
Becky says
May 17, 2013 at 2:04 pmMy favorite diet pop is Dr. Pepper Diet. But I also realize those artificial sweeteners can’t be doing me any favors. I’d love to find an acceptable substitute! So Professor Fizz would get my vote.
Carolyn says
May 17, 2013 at 2:09 pmThis is very much like Dr. Pepper, the taste is almost spot on, except less overpoweringly sweet!
Keith Veilleux says
May 17, 2013 at 2:23 pmROOT BEER!!!
[email protected] says
May 17, 2013 at 8:23 pmI don’t drink soda/pop (or coke where I grew up!) either but I DO love Mojito’s too and I would love to try them with the Lemon Limey!
Carolyn says
May 17, 2013 at 11:37 pmThat sounds great. I’ve pretty much given up soda, but my favorites used to be cream soda and Jupina. I’d love to find those in healthy versions.
Marcia says
May 18, 2013 at 6:43 amI would LOVE to win this!! I NEED to try these – I rarely have anything other than water and this would be a great alternative once in a while!!
Louise DePino says
May 18, 2013 at 7:31 amRoot Beer sounds good to me…regular soda is toooo sweet…can’t wait to try Honest fizz!
Carol says
May 18, 2013 at 7:35 amAs a recently diagnosed diabetic who WAS a pop drinker (yes, in Ohio, we also call it pop), I am excited to try Professor Fizz!
Melissa M says
May 18, 2013 at 7:40 amprofessor fizz!
Maryellen says
May 18, 2013 at 7:53 amCan’t wait to try Lemon Limey and Professor Fizz!
Jean says
May 18, 2013 at 7:58 amThese Mojitos sound so good! Can’t wait to try one! 🙂
Kelly says
May 18, 2013 at 8:07 amI would love to try Lemon Limey and Professor Fizz!
Pat says
May 18, 2013 at 8:37 amOh my goodness my daughter would love Professor Fizz as I never buy her “soda- pop” and she only gets Dr Pepper on the occasion we eat out.
Kimari says
May 18, 2013 at 8:49 amSound just what I have been looking for.
aimee says
May 18, 2013 at 9:16 amyumminesssss! yes!
Mary Bahls says
May 18, 2013 at 9:16 amMy part of Wisconsin calls it “pop”, also.
Angie says
May 18, 2013 at 9:23 amThe orange pop! It reminds me of what I used to drink as a kid ; )
Shelly says
May 18, 2013 at 9:32 amDefinitely the orange!
Peggy Cole says
May 18, 2013 at 10:03 amRoot beer for me, please!
Vera says
May 18, 2013 at 10:42 amI’d like to try!
Linda says
May 18, 2013 at 11:54 amWe don’t keep soft drinks in the house and only rarely drink them when eating out. I would love a good root beer!
Susan P says
May 18, 2013 at 11:58 amLemon-Limey!
gina says
May 18, 2013 at 12:39 pmRoot Beer sounds like the one I would love to try first
Susan says
May 18, 2013 at 12:40 pmOh, these sound wonderful!! Hope they are sugar-free 🙂
Charlotte says
May 18, 2013 at 12:52 pmYou had me at low carb mojito
amanda says
May 18, 2013 at 1:34 pmThese sound great! I’m always craving fizzy
Kammie @ Sensual Appeal says
May 18, 2013 at 2:05 pmThe Lemon Lime flavor sounds amazing!
Evelyn D says
May 18, 2013 at 2:25 pmI grew up in SW PA and we call it POP as well! Since my fav is Diet Dr. Pepper, Professor Fizz will be the first flavor to try!
Skylar S says
May 18, 2013 at 2:33 pmRoot Beer!
Madeline says
May 18, 2013 at 3:53 pmI’d love to try the Root Beer.
jo says
May 18, 2013 at 5:34 pmLemon Limey – oh yes, mojitos!
Kim says
May 18, 2013 at 5:52 pmI’m pregnant & miss the very occasional mojito- too much sugar. (Can’t wait to try it after baby shows up!) The lemony fizz sounds very refreshing – so does the orange pop!
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says
May 18, 2013 at 7:36 pmRoot beer sounds awesome!
Rebecca says
May 18, 2013 at 9:31 pmThe root beer looks the best to me. I call it pop too! 😉
Judy says
May 18, 2013 at 10:49 pmthese sound terrific-all of them, but I think Professor Fizz will be the one I try first.
Debbie Bray says
May 19, 2013 at 12:09 amlemon lime
Fit på fett! says
May 19, 2013 at 2:59 amSounds great! Wonder if they are available in Europe!
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Gerri says
May 19, 2013 at 5:34 amRoot beer’s my first choice & a plus that it’s also organic. After that, Lemon Limey to make your mojito.
Pam says
May 19, 2013 at 12:14 pmThey all sound great, but I think I’d really be interested in the cherry and orange the most!
Dita says
May 19, 2013 at 12:47 pmI would love to try Professor Fizz. They all sound great to me.
April says
May 19, 2013 at 6:34 pmI’d like to try root beer! Thanks for the giveaway!
Chris says
May 19, 2013 at 8:10 pmIn Indiana it’s also called pop. These Honest Fizz beverages sound great. I would love to try one. I already really like the Honest Tea.
Danielle says
May 19, 2013 at 9:58 pmCan’t wait to try these.
Linda says
May 20, 2013 at 7:24 amWhat a great idea to use the pop to make a Mojitos. Do you know which stores carry Honest Fizz? Thanks for the great recipe!!
barbara n says
May 20, 2013 at 7:26 amI would love to try the root beer
Michelle @amourbeurre says
May 20, 2013 at 9:01 amCherry!
Haley S says
May 20, 2013 at 11:38 amProfessor Fizz! (:
Amy S says
May 20, 2013 at 8:53 pmSounds wonderful!!!! Love to try em all….Professor Fizz would be first pick
Laura B. says
May 20, 2013 at 9:23 pmroot beer
Minerva says
May 20, 2013 at 10:15 pmWill these be available in Canada?
Carolyn says
May 21, 2013 at 7:49 amAs with all new products, it usually takes them a while to cross the border. Not sure if/when they will be available in Canada. They have a great website, you could probably ask them!
Ruby says
May 20, 2013 at 11:30 pmSo where can we find this product in Portland Oregon?
Carolyn says
May 21, 2013 at 7:49 amGood question. They have a store locator on their site, and they do say that they are nationwide now! http://www.honesttea.com/community/find/
Amy Tong says
May 21, 2013 at 2:08 amI would love to try them all! But the Orange Pop is on top of the list!
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shiloh says
May 21, 2013 at 5:41 pmprofessor fizz sounds fantastic!
danielle dassero says
May 21, 2013 at 11:07 pmHmm I would like to try the Orange and the Cherry one
Allison says
May 21, 2013 at 11:46 pmLemon Limey and some gin!
Taylor says
May 22, 2013 at 1:52 amProfessor Fizz or Lemon Limey sound the best!
lucia says
May 22, 2013 at 5:55 pmCherry please! oooh 🙂
vivian says
May 22, 2013 at 6:44 pmorange sounds good
taylor d says
May 22, 2013 at 7:25 pmThe root beer sounds so awesome!!!
Chrisi says
May 22, 2013 at 9:11 pmWould really like the opportunity to try this naturally sweetened soda.
Chrisi says
May 22, 2013 at 9:13 pmThe root beer is the one I would like to try the most.
Krystle says
May 22, 2013 at 9:23 pmProfessor Fizz or Root Beer!
Latoya says
May 22, 2013 at 11:15 pmI’m from Michigan, we called it pop too.
beth says
May 23, 2013 at 10:49 amI’ve tried and like the Professor Fizz. I have never been a soda drinker, and have LC for most of the last 10 years. I did enjoy the occasional Dr. Pepper from time to time, never a regular thing. The Honest version is quite good. I pick one up as a treat for myself from time to time when we are shopping at WF. Mama’s little afternoon pick me up. DH and I are going to try the Mojitos, possibly this weekend 😉
Theresa Spaulding says
May 24, 2013 at 8:30 amThese look great for warm summer evenings!
Kate says
May 26, 2013 at 8:10 pmLemon Limey sounds like it’s right up my alley… I’m always looking for great new ingredients to update my old carb heavy recipes to their new low carb counterparts. Thanks for the Mojito recipe! Can’t wait to try it and maybe some others with the Honest Fizz line!
Jordan D says
May 26, 2013 at 11:25 pmI’d love to try Professor Fizz!
Kassandra says
May 30, 2013 at 1:40 amI think I would really love the Professor Fizz! I definitely need to get my hands on some 🙂