Spezi Soft Drink

Spezi is a legendary German soft drink brand, recognized as the original 'Mezzo Mix' style beverage—a unique blend of cola and orange soda. The name 'Spezi' was trademarked in 1956 by the Brauhaus Riegele in Augsburg, Germany. Before it became a specific bottled product, the term was commonly used in Bavaria to refer to a pre-mixed drink of cola and orange lemonade often served in beer gardens.

The brand operates through a unique licensing model. The original creator, Riegele, grants licenses to numerous private breweries across Germany and neighboring countries, allowing them to bottle Spezi using the original recipe. This decentralized production method means that while it is primarily made in Germany, it is also bottled in countries like Austria through local partners like the Egger brewery. Ownership remains with the Riegele brewery, maintaining the brand's independence from global soda giants.