, before drinking. It is also the name of the resulting drink.
Squashes and cordials are common in the
United Kingdom,
Ireland,
Australia and
New Zealand, and have a large market share in competition with
fruit juices and
soft drinks. They are especially popular amongst
toddlers and young
children. Typically, squash is created by mixing one part syrup with four or five parts water (depending on concentration of the syrup and personal taste) directly into a glass or mug or into a jug. The most common flavours are
orange,
apple and
blackcurrant, lemon, peppermint, mixed fruit, summer fruits, and
lemon and
lime. Other flavours include
peach,
strawberry, and
kiwi fruit.
Common manufacturers of squash include
Robinsons, Nichols (under the
Vimto brand),
GlaxoSmithKline (under the
Ribena brand),
Cantrell & Cochrane (under the
MiWadi brand),
Coca-Cola (under the
Kia-Ora brand) and
supermarkets' own brands. Prominent Australian brands include
Cottees and
Golden Circle cordials.