Olipop's new Pomegranate Sparkle soda arrives with a chocolate collaboration made for holiday gifting
If you're already making your holiday shopping list (or thinking about the host gifts you'll inevitably need at the last minute), Olipop has a new seasonal launch worth putting on your radar.
The popular prebiotic soda brand is introducing Pomegranate Sparkle, a limited-edition flavor joining its holiday lineup for 2026. Alongside the new release, Olipop is partnering with luxury chocolatier Compartes on a collection of chocolate bars inspired by some of its most popular seasonal sodas.
The result is a holiday launch that feels designed for gift baskets, party hosts and anyone who likes bringing something a little more interesting than a standard bottle of wine.
Olipop x Compartes Chocolate Bar Gift Box
Olipop's new limited-edition Pomegranate Sparkle blends pomegranate, quince and passionfruit
flavors with a crisp finish. The seasonal release joins the brand's holiday lineup alongside festive chocolates created with Compartes.
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Meet Olipop's newest holiday flavor
Pomegranate Sparkle is the newest addition to Olipop's seasonal collection and combines fruity, festive flavors including pomegranate, quince and passionfruit.
According to the brand, the soda offers a balance of sweet and tart flavors with a crisp finish, making it a natural fit for holiday gatherings and seasonal celebrations.
The flavor joins returning holiday favorites including:
- Crisp Apple
- Ginger Ale
- Vintage Cola
Shoppers can also find Pomegranate Sparkle in select Holiday Yeti variety packs while supplies last.
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The chocolate collaboration shoppers will actually want to gift
The bigger surprise from this launch might be Olipop's first-ever partnership with Compartes Chocolatier.
The collaboration transforms three seasonal Olipop flavors into limited-edition chocolate bars:
Crisp Apple
Inspired by Olipop's fan-favorite apple soda, this Crisp Apple bar highlights bright apple notes in Compartes' signature gourmet chocolate.
Ginger Ale
This version incorporates candied ginger pieces for extra texture and spice, mirroring the warming flavor that makes ginger ale a seasonal staple.
Pomegranate Sparkle
The newest flavor in the lineup also gets the chocolate treatment, featuring sweet-tart fruit notes inspired by the soda.
The bars are available individually for $12 each, while the three-bar gift box retails for $45.
Where to buy the new holiday collection
The Olipop x Compartes chocolate bars will be sold exclusively through Compartes' website.
Meanwhile, Pomegranate Sparkle will be available directly from Olipop and at major retailers including Target, Walmart and Whole Foods.
As with many holiday-exclusive products, availability is expected to be limited.
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There's also a giveaway
For shoppers who'd rather let luck do the work, Olipop is also running a holiday promotion that will award approximately 1,000 winners a bundle featuring:
- A case of Pomegranate Sparkle
- An Olipop x Compartes holiday gift box
The giveaway is scheduled to run from Nov. 3 through Nov. 19.
Why this launch stands out
Holiday food and beverage releases are nothing new, but Olipop's latest launch taps into two trends shoppers continue to gravitate toward: elevated gifting and seasonal flavors that feel a little more unique than the usual peppermint offerings.
The chocolate collaboration gives fans another way to experience the brand's holiday lineup, while Pomegranate Sparkle adds a fresh flavor profile that's likely to appeal to shoppers looking for something beyond traditional apple- and ginger-forward seasonal drinks.
Bottom line: If you're already planning holiday gatherings or building gift baskets, Olipop's new Pomegranate Sparkle and the limited-edition Compartes chocolates are the kinds of seasonal releases worth grabbing before they disappear for the season.
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