# Mocktail-Inspired Prebiotic Sodas poppi Shirley Temple is Arriving for the New Year By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2026-01-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poppi-shirley-temple References: [bevindustry](https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98067-poppi-commences-new-year-with-shirley-temple-flavor-launch) & [drinkpoppi](https://drinkpoppi.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopeb-2FLjCZQWBvMWGz7parDuKc2rMJEO2gFQPLKFTMQQN7V-eb)  The [poppi Shirley Temple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poppi-ginger-fizz) soda has been launched by the brand as its take on the [classic mocktail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shirley-temple-7up) that's perfect for satisfying cravings for a sweet, refreshing beverage this winter. The drink features the signature flavor of the Shirley Temple mocktail with a citrus base alongside the sweetness of grenadine-style cherry flavor. The soda features the brand's signature [prebiotic fiber recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prebiotic-sodas1) to give it a gut-friendly formulation and has five-grams of sugar in each serving. The poppi Shirley Temple soda is positioned as a great option for consumers to enjoy this month when looking to start the new year off on a healthier foot. The drink could also work well for consumers who are seeking to reduce their cocktail consumption. The drink is part of the brand's permanent lineup. Image Credit: poppi/PepsiCo ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.6/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 61% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gut-health Beverages:** The integration of prebiotic fibers into beverages is transforming traditional drinks into functional wellness products with added digestive benefits. - **Mocktail Culture:** Rising interest in mocktails is influencing new product development, offering consumers non-alcoholic alternatives that mimic classic cocktail flavors. - **Low-sugar Drinks:** Growing demand for healthier beverage options is driving the creation of low-sugar sodas that still deliver on taste and enjoyment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Functional Beverages:** The functional beverage industry is being revolutionized by drinks enriched with health-boosting ingredients like prebiotic fibers. - **Non-alcoholic Beverages:** A wave of innovation in the non-alcoholic beverage sector is resulting in sophisticated mocktail-inspired offerings that appeal to diverse consumer preferences. - **Healthy Snack Foods:** As consumers increasingly seek nutritional benefits from their snacks and drinks, the healthy snack food industry is integrating more functional ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feel-Good Prebiotic Soda Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hteao-3.md) - [Summer-Ready Healthy Fizzy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-fizzy-drinks.md) - [Summery Prebiotic Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poppi-punch-pop.md) - [Soda Mocktail Sports Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paiges-favorite-flavor.md) - [Prebiotic Ginger Ale-Inspired Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poppi-ginger-fizz.md) - [Spiked Prebiotic Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsips.md) - [Cheerful Fizzy Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-call-me-shirley.md) - [Nostalgic Gut-Friendly Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-soda-1.md) - [Gut-Friendly Fizzy Mocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-soda-shirley-temple.md)