Spezi

Spezi is a well-known soft drink brand from Brauhaus Riegele in Augsburg, Germany. Celebrated for its distinctive blend of cola and orange soda, Spezi has become a household name in German-speaking countries. Originally registered as a beer trademark in 1956, Spezi has been produced by various local breweries through franchising agreements since the 1970s. The brand made its television debut with its first Original Spezi Cola Orange commercial in 1989.

In addition to Spezi, several major beverage companies offer similar drinks. PepsiCo markets Schwip Schwap, while the Coca-Cola Company sells Mezzo Mix, both of which are mainly available in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Supermarket chains also have their own versions, commonly referred to as "Cola-Mix." Some well-known "Cola-Mix" brands in Germany include Bernadett Amigo, Pali, Wita, Frucade, FZ, Leikeim, Hubauer, Eizbach, and Peboni, with prices ranging from €1 to €1.75 per half-liter glass bottle.

Riegele Spezi is typically sold in half-liter glass bottles, but it is also available in 0.33-liter and 1.5-liter sizes. The drink’s ingredients include water, glucose-fructose syrup, sugar, orange juice concentrate, lemon juice concentrate, carbon dioxide, caramel color, phosphoric acid, citric acid, natural flavoring, caffeine, citrus extract, and locust bean gum. For those looking to reduce their sugar intake, sugar-free versions of Spezi are also available.