Surely remember this sweet mexican drink. The shorties accompanied the lunch of several generations of Mexican children. Its unmatched flavor has placed this soft drink as one of the favorites. And it doesn’t matter if you are at school, at work or in the garnachas, a shorty, in a glass container, is the perfect complement to your meals.
The first soft drink without gas in Mexico
Shorties is the the first soft drink without gas in the country; its creation began from 1937. And it was until ten years later, in 1947, which was launched on the market under the name of El Naranjo. The company behind this delicious drink is Del Fruto, also responsible for other classic soft drinks in Mexico such as Sangría Señorial, Barrilitos and Trébol.
The secret behind the unique flavor of Chaparritas is that it is Made with 100% natural ingredients. This has kept her a multi-generational favorite for over 70 years. Its flavors are grape, tangerine and pineapple. The classic presentation is in a small glass container of 250 ml. However, currently you can find them in the 255 ml presentation.
The image that accompanies this classic drink is that of a little smiling girl with black hair, dressed in red which is recharged in large fruits that give the flavors to the product.
The people named them
There is a very peculiar story behind the name of this famous drink. After its market launch in 1947, under the name El Naranjo, the people immediately accepted it for its great taste. Nevertheless, over time, consumers recognized it under the name of Chaparritas. This is due to the size and shape of its container.
For this reason the company Del Fruto decided to listen to the Mexicans and rename their famous product. That was how in 1953 the name was changed without removing the one from its beginnings. Resulting in what to this day we know as: Shorties El Naranjo.
Shorties committed to the environment
All the products of the Mexican company Del Fruto they seek to be friendly and reduce their footprint on the environment. especially shorties because on its website you can find practical and useful Ideas to reuse the bottles of this soft drink. Step by step you will be able to learn, in the company of the little ones at home, how to make a purse, a pencil holder, a pot, a lamp or a broom.
For Tania Aleman Saavedra