The essentials
The Drinks Surprise Bag is a mystery selection of Italian juices and sodas from Pazzini, the zero-waste Italian deli in Saint-Maur-des-Fosses, priced low to fight food waste. Here's the deal: two 40 cl orange juices, one 20 cl fruit juice and two cans of Italian soda, that's five chilled drinks waiting for pickup in store. Perfectly good products, still well within date, that wanted just one thing: to end up in your glass instead of the bin. Think express Italian aperitivo, an after-school treat for the kids, or your weekly fridge top-up, all while doing something real for the planet. A little bag, a big win for your wallet, and zero drinks wasted.
What the basket contains
- Orange juice
- Fruit juice
- Italian soda (can)
- 100% Italian selection
- Zero-waste mission
Provenance
Region
Italy (selection of Italian drinks)
PDO
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Method
Mystery bag built from surplus stock and short-dated products, still perfectly drinkable, rescued from waste
Notes
Contents vary depending on the drinks available on the day of your order. In-store pickup at Saint-Maur-des-Fosses.
Ideas for use
01
The alcohol-free Italian aperitivo
Serve the Italian sodas ice-cold over ice with an orange slice and a basil leaf. Spritz vibes guaranteed, full dolce vita spirit, and zero guilt since you rescued these bottles from waste.
02
The clever kids' snack
The orange juices and fruit juice are perfect for an after-school snack or breakfast. Pour into a pretty jug with ice cubes and a little fresh fruit for a homemade, vitamin-packed drink that pleases kids and grown-ups alike.
03
A base for cocktails and mocktails
Use the orange juice in an improvised mimosa, or the Italian sodas as a base for a tangy mocktail with a splash of lemon and some mint. Plenty to liven up a night in with friends without overspending.
04
Your weekly refreshment fix
Just stash your five drinks in the fridge and enjoy them through the week. Juices and sodas keep well, making this the ideal backup so you never run short on something cold and refreshing at home.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is in Pazzini's Drinks Surprise Bag?
The Drinks Surprise Bag holds five drinks: two 40 cl orange juices, one 20 cl fruit juice and two cans of Italian soda. It's a mystery selection built from the day's surplus, always centred on Italian sodas and fruit juices. The exact flavours (orange, citrus, sodas like chinotto or aranciata) can vary from one bag to the next, so each one is a little discovery.
Why are these drinks sold at a reduced price?
They're surplus and short-dated products: drinks that are perfectly good but nearing their best-before date, part of an overstock, or with a slightly imperfect label. Rather than bin them, Pazzini bundles them into a low-priced surprise bag. You pay far less and you keep good drinks out of the trash. Win for you, win for the planet.
Where and how do I collect my Drinks Surprise Bag?
You reserve the Drinks Surprise Bag online and collect it in person at Pazzini in Saint-Maur-des-Fosses (Val-de-Marne). After your order, you get a pickup code to show in store during opening hours. Payment is taken online when you book, so all that's left is to swing by and grab your drinks.
Are the drinks still good to drink?
Absolutely. Every drink in the bag is within its use-by date and completely safe to enjoy. The whole point of zero-waste is moving good products before they go to waste, never selling anything expired. Juices and sodas keep well anyway, so you'll have plenty of time to enjoy them.
Is the Drinks Surprise Bag good for an aperitivo or for kids?
Both! The Italian sodas are perfect for an Italian-style aperitivo or as a cocktail base (an alcohol-free spritz, for example), while the orange and fruit juices are great for kids' snacks or breakfast. Five drinks is enough to keep the whole family going or to host friends without breaking the bank.
Can I know in advance which flavours I'll get?
The Drinks Surprise Bag is, by nature, a mystery bag: the exact mix depends on what's surplus on the day you order. You're always guaranteed Italian juices and sodas matching the description (2 orange juices, 1 fruit juice, 2 sodas), but the specific brands and flavours vary. That's half the fun, Italian style.
