Passion Pop
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Passion Pop is an Australian alcoholic drink consisting of carbonated flavored juice. It was created by Frank “Pop” Miranda from 1977 to 1978 at the C-Seka winery in Griffith, New South Wales. The rights for the drink were then sold to Australian Vintage, which now owns and produces the beverage.[1] It comes in four flavors: passion fruit (original), mixed berry, strawberry (pink), watermelon and peach.[2]
Description
[edit]Passion Pop is labelled as a carbonated, flavored juice. At 9.5% alcohol, one 750 mL Champagne-style glass bottle contains 5.3 standard drinks.[3] It was one of the first beverage products in Australia to utilize a plastic stopper (or "cork").[4]
Public image
[edit]Passion Pop has garnered a significant place in Australian pop culture, often recognized for its affordability and accessibility, particularly among younger demographics (citation). A 2008 campaign by the New South Wales Police Force, titled 'Operation Passion Pop,' specifically targeted underage drinking[5], highlighting the need for responsible consumption and stricter enforcement of alcohol regulations[6]. The drink has also been referenced in media as a nostalgic beverage tied to youthful experiences, with outlets like BuzzFeed describing it as 'an iconic Australian beverage'.[7]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "Passion Pop - Australian Vintage". avlwines.com.au. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ "OUR PRODUCTS". PassionPop. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ "OUR PRODUCTS". PassionPop. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ Maynard (17 June 2005). "I'll have half a dozen "Old Farts" and a "Legover", thanks". 1233 ABC Newcastle. Archived from the original on 8 February 2007.
- ^ "Someone Found Passion Pop On The Menu At a Restaurant In Sri Lanka And The Fine Vintage Is Selling For $60 A Bottle". GOAT. 19 April 2018. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
- ^ "Operation Passion Pop fights underage drinking". ABC News. 8 July 2008. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
- ^ Skelley, Jemima (16 October 2015). "Passion Pop Is Goddamn Iconic And You Haters Need To Leave". BuzzFeed. Archived from the original on 20 August 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.