Rapscallion (sustainable sodas from Scotland)

Fed up of the conventional soda brands? Try something new, from artisan brands handmade in England. They are made with natural ingredients and sweetened naturally with real sugar (the upcoming sugar tax means nearly all big brands have added artificial sweeteners, to make more profit).

Rapscallion Soda is a unique brand of sustainable sodas, born in Glasgow. Made in small batches, they use real local and seasonal fruits, to offer very unusual flavours.

Before recycling, pop ring-pulls back over can holes (to stop wildlife getting trapped).

Check medication before consuming grapefruit or rhubarb sodas (avoid hibiscus lemonade for pregnancy). Also avoid caffeine (cola) or follow NHS guidelines of no more than one a day.

Each can uses fruits, roots, herbs or spices, or a blend of them all. The brand uses pressed fruits and botanicals (instead of shelf-stable syrups or concentrates) for a full clean flavour.

Like an organic box, this brand changes its range with the calendar. Sweetened naturally with a little cane sugar, the seasonal sodas change due to the weather – it’s Scotland!