The supermarket cider that's BETTER than Kopparberg – and it's almost half the price
BOTTOMS UP The supermarket cider that's BETTER than Kopparberg – and it's almost half the price
KOPPARBERG is the drink of choice for many in the summer with its bold, fruity ciders quenching our thirst on hot days.
The Swedish drinks brand recently added to its range with a sweet vintage apple cider and a mango flavour - but our favourite is the strawberry and lime.
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Lynsey Hope has tested the best Kopparberg dupes
Credit: Oliver Dixon
It combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries with the tangy zest of lime, but it doesn't come cheap.
One 500ml bottle will set you back around £2.65 depending on where you shop, and the high price has prompted some supermarkets to bring out some dupes.
But do they taste as good? Lynsey Hope finds out.
As always, if you're enjoying a drink or two, remember to be Drinkaware.
Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime (500ml)
£2.65, Ocado
53p per 100ml
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Kopparberg is the perfect summer drink
Credit: Oliver Dixon
This mixed fruit bottle of Kopparberg is synonymous with summer.
It's sweet without being sickly and there's no bitterness or potent aftertaste as you get with some ciders.
The carbonation is perfect with enough fizz to make this drink refreshing and not enough to bloat you.
It's a very pretty rose pink colour. I loved sipping this whilst soaking up the sun in the garden.
It's the perfect drink to get you through a heatwave.
Taste: 5/5
Value: 4/5
Overall score: 9/10
Rekorderlig Strawberry-Lime Premium Swedish Cider (500ml)
£2.28, Asda
45.6p per 100ml
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The Rekorderlig cider was like sipping candy floss, Lynsey found
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This was very dark pink in colour and fizzy.
It had a strong strawberry aroma but it tasted a little artificial and very tart.
The drink was way too sweet with too much sugar - it was like sipping candy floss.
A few cubes of ice did water it down a bit and improved the taste. But I'd rather spend an extra 37p for the bottle of Kopparberg.
Taste: 2/5
Value: 2/5
Overall score: 4/10
M&S Cornish Cider with Blackberry and Blackcurrant (500ml)
£2.75, Ocado
55p per 100ml
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M&S' cider isn't a budget option at £2.75 per 500 bottle
Credit: Oliver Dixon
Hardly a budget option, this M&S bottle is more expensive than the leading brand, but this cider is refreshing, fruity and slightly tart.
The berries gave it a lovely, earthy flavour. It didn't taste syrupy and artificial like a lot of fruit ciders.
Sparking, refreshing and not overly sweet.
Taste: 4/5
Value: 3/5
Overall score: 7/10
Lidl's Sotma Strawberry and Lime Cider (500ml)
£1.49, Lidl
29.8p per 100ml
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Lidl is selling a cider that looks very similar to Kopparberg - but it doesn't taste as good
Credit: Oliver Dixon
You could easily pick this off the Lidl shelf thinking it was a bottle of Kopparberg.
The branding is virtually identical. It looks the same when you pour it into the glass too, coming out with a lovely fizz and a pale, rose pink colour.
Taste wise though, it's not as good. It's heavier to drink, rich, thicker and overly sweet.
The strawberry flavour tastes like a kids' yoghurt.
It is a good price at just £1.49 a bottle- that's £1.16 cheaper than the Kopparberg so definitely a good saving if you sip a lot of these.
It's also available in handy cans at Lidl.
Taste: 3/5
Value: 3/5
Overall score: 6/10
Cranes Cider Cranberry and Limes (500ml)
£2.45, Ocado
49p per 100ml
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Ocado has the Cranes cider for a reasonable price
Credit: Oliver Dixon
The dark red colour made me think this would be heavy but it was sharp and fruity with a mellow cranberry taste and a tart finish from the lime zest.
Acidic and tart, but in a good way, and very refreshing. Reasonably priced.
Lovely and refreshing for a summer's day.
Taste: 4/5
Value: 3/5
Overall score: 7/10
Sainsbury's Strawberry Daiquiri Cider (500ml)
£2.20, Sainsbury's
44p per 100ml
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Sainsbury's has a strawberry and lime cider with a hint of rum
Credit: Oliver Dixon
A strawberry and lime cider with a hint of rum. It's very refreshing but it doesn't taste of cider.
It doesn't even look like a bottle of cider though the packaging is very pretty.
It's smooth and easy to drink, but it's more like an alcopop - and very sweet.
It's a very artificial pink colour. Not sure I'd buy it again.
Taste: 3/5
Value: 3/5
Overall score: 6/10
Alska Strawberry and Lime Cider (500ml)
£1.79, Aldi
35.8p per 100ml
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The Alska cider available at Aldi was crowned the winner
Credit: Oliver Dixon
For those who want to save a bit of cash on their bottle of cider, a swap to Aldi's version is definitely worth it.
It has the same delicious sweetness of Kopparberg to begin with followed by a bitter tang.
The strawberry flavour was strong and refreshing. Taste wise it's virtually identical.
The only difference is it has a little less fizz.
This might be an issue for some cider lovers, but it didn't bother me, given the amazing price.
Taste: 5/5
Value: 5/5
Overall score: 10/10
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