Which cola-orange Coca-Cola drink launched in West Germany in 1973?

Which cola-orange Coca-Cola drink launched in West Germany in 1973? Mezzo Mix did. The beverage combines cola with orange soda and became Coca-Cola’s branded entry in the German-speaking cola-mix tradition.

Mezzo Mix was introduced in West Germany in 1973. In Germany and nearby countries, a cola-and-orange blend is commonly associated with Spezi, a style of soft drink rather than one single worldwide recipe. Mezzo Mix’s slogan, “Cola Kisses Orange,” captures its defining flavor pairing.

The name can cause confusion because Coca-Cola has released other orange-cola products in different markets, including products sold under Fanta branding. Mezzo Mix itself has also appeared under related names in some countries, but the original product and brand answer remains Mezzo Mix.

The drink is especially associated with Germany, Austria and Switzerland. A sugar-free version, Mezzo Mix Zero, followed in 2007, while other limited-edition flavors have included berry variations. It is therefore not simply Fanta Orange or a standard Coca-Cola variant: its identity is the deliberate mixture of both profiles.