Martinelli's Sparkling Cider, Apple

Martinelli’s Sparkling Cider, Apple, is a heritage-style, non-alcoholic sparkling apple juice presented in a stout 25.4 fl oz bottle that sits in the refrigerated juice and specialty beverage section or on display with other celebratory non-alcoholic drinks and mixers. You’ll often find it near other 100% juices, sparkling waters, and party beverages rather than with sodas. It’s a go-to for shoppers planning family gatherings, holiday toasts, weekend brunches, or kid-friendly celebrations. Martinelli’s positions itself as an old‑world American brand — premium, nostalgic, and family-oriented — marketed to parents and adults seeking an elegant non-alcoholic alternative for special occasions and everyday indulgence. The label leans on health and natural halos: “100% apple juice,” “pasteurized,” “from U.S. grown fresh apples,” “kosher,” and a simple ingredient list with added vitamin C and carbonation; there is no organic certification and no overtly child-centric cartooning, though the gold-embossed bottle and classic script feel kid-friendly and giftable. From a processing standpoint it’s a pressed, pasteurized, carbonated juice with a minimal ingredient list — processed but not formulated with artificial flavorings or preservatives. Sensory notes: clear golden-amber color, fresh apple aroma, bright effervescence and a smooth, slightly viscous mouthfeel with pronounced sweetness (about 31 g sugar / 140 kcal per serving). Rituals include chilling, pouring into flutes for toasts, or serving by the glass to children; the glass bottle and classic branding reinforce celebration and tradition in American grocery culture.