American drink mixes : what are powdered drink sachets?

American drink mixes and powdered drink sachets are one of the most popular beverage categories in the United States, and one of the least known in the UK and Europe. The concept is simple: a sachet or packet of flavoured powder that you add to water to make a delicious, fruity drink in seconds. No bottles, no refrigeration, no waste. Just add water, shake or stir, and enjoy.

The range of American drink mixes is far broader than anything available in standard UK grocery shops. From classic powdered drinks like Kool-Aid to the more recent Singles To Go format, the US market has built an entire culture around flavoured drink sachets. Bold fruit flavours, candy-inspired recipes, hydration-focused options and nostalgic American beverage brands that have been staples in the US for decades. Our shop imports the full collection directly from the USA, so you can explore every product and flavour at the best price.

Kool-Aid : the original American drink mix

Kool-Aid is the most iconic American drink mix in the world. Launched in 1927, it has been a staple of American homes for nearly a century. The classic format is a sachet of flavoured powder that you mix with water and sugar to make a pitcher of fruity drink for the whole family. Cherry, strawberry, tropical punch, grape, lemon-lime, watermelon, mango... The Kool-Aid flavour range is enormous, and the US versions come in options you won't find in the UK.

Perfect for making a batch of your favourite American drink for a party, a picnic or just everyday hydration. Kool-Aid is also available in sugar-free options and single-serve stick packs for on-the-go use. One of the most popular American grocery imports we stock, and always a top seller.

Singles To Go drink mix : the American sachet format

The Singles To Go drink mix is the format that changed the powdered drinks category in America. Each sachet is pre-dosed for exactly one standard water bottle or 500ml glass. You add water, pour in the mix and you're done. Easy, portable and perfect for everyday use, whether you're at the gym, in the office or on the go.

What makes the Singles To Go drink mix range particularly exciting is the crossover with iconic American candy brands. Jolly Rancher Singles To Go brings the bold watermelon and green apple flavours of the famous candy into a refreshing drink. Starburst Singles To Go delivers the strawberry and cherry flavours of the beloved sweets in a sachet format. Skittles Singles To Go transforms the rainbow fruit flavours into a drink mix. These are genuinely unique products, only available in the US, and impossible to find through standard UK grocery channels.

Hawaiian Punch, Crush & more American drink mixes

Hawaiian Punch is one of the most recognisable American fruit punch brands, with its bold tropical flavours and that bright red colour that's instantly familiar to anyone who grew up in the US. Available as a drink mix sachet, it's one of the easiest ways to make a batch of authentic American fruit punch at home.

Crush brings its popular soda flavours to the powdered drink format with the Crush On The Go range, in cherry, watermelon and strawberry. A great option for fans of the American soda brand who want the same bold flavour in a convenient sachet. And Country Time is the classic American lemonade drink mix, in original lemon and pink lemonade, perfect for making a refreshing pitcher of the most iconic American summer drink.

Wyler's, Welch's & the full collection of US drink mixes

Wyler's Light offers a range of unique powdered drink sachets in flavours you won't find anywhere else: vanilla, Shirley Temple, picklemonade, peach ring, kiwi lime... Each sachet is low calorie and sugar-free, making it a great hydration option for everyday use. Welch's Singles To Go brings the trusted American fruit brand to the powdered drink format, with grape, cherry pomegranate and passion fruit options made with natural flavours.

All our American drink mixes and powdered drink sachets are imported directly from the United States and available to buy online. Explore the full collection above and get your favourite American drink mix delivered across Europe today.