Locally crafted Sunburst Sparkler beverage expands with two new fruity, caffeinated flavors
Posted: 04/23/25
The flavor lineup of Sunburst Sparkler — locally crafted, fruit-infused, caffeinated sparkling beverages created by the Wisconsin Union and Karben4 teams — has expanded with two new flavors, Kiwi Berry Bang and Raspberry Ginger Rush.
All Sunburst Sparkler flavors are on shelves now at all Wisconsin Union-run dining locations, some campus vending machines, and some Madison area retailers’ locations, such as Woodman’s Markets, Barriques, and Triangle Market.
Kiwi Berry Bang blends strawberry, kiwi, and guava juice concentrates with tea-derived caffeine for a tropical-inspired, new Sunburst Sparkler flavor option. Raspberry Ginger Rush brings together raspberry and ginger with a hint of lime as a zesty Sunburst Sparkler lineup addition.
Kiwi Berry Bang and Raspberry Ginger Rush join the original four Sunburst Sparkler flavors lineup of Cherry SubLime, Flamango Tango, Poppin’ Peach Punch, and Berry Burst. Like the originals, these new flavor options contain no added sweeteners, feature real fruit juice as the only source of sweetness, and have tea-derived, natural caffeine. Each can contains between 15 and 35 calories and are $3.69 per can at Wisconsin Union-run dining locations.
“We’re excited to expand the Sunburst Sparkler line with two new flavors of our locally created, naturally caffeinated energy drinks,” said Carl Korz, Wisconsin Union associate director for dining and hospitality services. “This is such an incredible alternative to the artificially flavored energy drinks out there. You’re still getting a sustained burst of energy but without added sweeteners like stevia or hard-to-pronounce chemicals and additives.”
Other Wisconsin Union-made food and beverage products include Terrace Lemonade and Terrace Strawberry Lemonade produced in collaboration with Karben4 and Wisconsin Union Beef Snack Sticks produced in collaboration with Bucky’s Varsity Meats. The Wisconsin Union also offers exclusive Wisconsin Union gifts and merchandise at its Badger Markets at Memorial Union and Union South as well as at its online Terrace Store.
Purchases of Wisconsin Union food, beverages and merchandise help support the nonprofit’s work to create free and low-cost events, community spaces and student leadership opportunities.
Patrons can visit union.wisc.edu/about/wisconsin-union-products to learn about some Wisconsin Union-made products, including the Sunburst Sparkler lineup.