Apotekarnes Julmust Zero Polkasmak

Apotekarnes Julmust is an iconic Swedish seasonal soft drink, and this specific variant is the sugar-free 'Zero' version with a special 'Polka' (peppermint) flavor. The 'Must' category of drinks was originally created in 1910 by Harry Roberts and his father in Örebro, Sweden, as a non-alcoholic alternative to beer.

The Apotekarnes brand itself has deep roots in Swedish history, originating in 1874 when Stockholm's pharmacists (apotekare) merged to form Apotekarnes Mineralvattens AB. While they initially sold mineral waters and medicinal tonics, they pivoted to soft drinks in the early 20th century. Today, Apotekarnes is the leading brand for Julmust (Christmas soda) and Påskmust (Easter soda) in Sweden.

The brand is currently owned by Carlsberg Sverige, the Swedish subsidiary of the Danish multinational brewer Carlsberg Group. Production for the Swedish market typically takes place at the Falcon Brewery in Falkenberg, Sweden.