# Gut-Friendly Fizzy Mocktails The Slice Soda Shirley Temple Blends Pre-, Post- & Probiotics By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-09-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-soda-shirley-temple References: [finance.yahoo](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cherry-top-slice-soda-launches-133000671.html) & [slicesoda](http://www.slicesoda.com)  The all-new Slice Soda Shirley Temple flavor reimagines a nostalgic fizzy mocktail with five grams of fiber and just 35 calories and four grams of sugar per can—and no high fructose corn syrup. This gut-friendly, better-for-you soda shares a blend of prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics, and it can be found exclusively in the refrigerated section at [Target](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-soda-1). A new generation of soda drinkers is craving healthier twists on nostalgic favorites, prompting several brands to revive the classic Shirley Temple with better-for-you ingredients. "We took inspiration from the classic mocktail that's been a favorite of the young and young at heart for generations and gave it a grown-up wellness update, starting with dramatically cutting the sugar," said Nicole Portwood, Chief Marketing Officer at [Suja Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suja-life), "Whether enjoyed on its own or in a healthified [Dirty Shirley](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempted-dirty-shirley), we've also added functional benefits that truly are the cherry on top." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 51% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Functional Fizzy Beverages:** Consumers are increasingly turning to beverages that offer added health benefits, such as prebiotics and probiotics, transforming traditional drink categories. - **Nostalgia-driven Health Innovations:** There is a rising demand for modernizing classic flavors with health-conscious ingredients, as seen in the reinvention of nostalgic drinks like Shirley Temples. - **Low-sugar Beverage Alternatives:** The shift towards beverages with reduced sugar content is gaining momentum, catering to health-focused consumers seeking guilt-free indulgence. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Functional Beverage Industry:** Manufacturers are exploring new formulations that incorporate gut-friendly ingredients, creating opportunities for product differentiation in the beverage market. - **Health and Wellness Sector:** As consumers prioritize health, there's an expanded focus on developing products that marry wellness benefits with beloved flavors. - **Retail and Distribution:** The exclusive placement of such innovative beverages in major retailers like Target highlights the role of strategic partnerships in expanding consumer reach. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Gut-Friendly Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-soda-1.md) - [Mocktail-Inspired Prebiotic Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poppi-shirley-temple.md) - [Better-For-You Soda Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suja-life.md) - [Synbiotic Root Beer Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/root-beer-slice-soda.md) - [Mocktail-Inspired Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloom-nutrition-shirley-temple.md) - [Functional Dirty Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-soda-dirty-soda.md) - [Functional Nostalgic Watermelon Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-watermelon.md) - [80s-Inspired Probiotic Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-soda-flavors.md) - [Gut-Healthy Colas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunsip-classic-cola.md)