Orange Drinks & Blends

Orange drinks and blends are the broad category of beverages that contain some orange juice but are diluted with water, sweetened, or blended with other fruit juices. They range from “juice drinks” with 25–50% juice content to flavoured waters with just a splash of orange, and include orange cordials, breakfast drinks, and multi-fruit blends where orange is the lead flavour.

In Australia, labelling laws distinguish clearly between “juice” (100% fruit) and “juice drink” or “fruit drink” (diluted), so the packaging will indicate what you’re getting. These products are generally cheaper and sweeter than pure juice, and are often fortified with vitamin C.

They’re popular as lunchbox drinks, mixers, and everyday refreshments, though the sugar content can be comparable to soft drinks in some formulations.