Who is each option for?

Hosts serving an alcohol-free table drink

A chilled sparkling drink in a 750ml glass bottle can suit a garden-table toast when the bottle has a stable place away from the cooking area. ASDA lists Appletiser in this format; check that guests want sparkling rather than still juice.

Families sharing still apple juice

Labelled serving counts make it easier to plan for several guests. ASDA lists nine 150ml servings in Copella Cloudy Apple Fruit Juice 1.35L, while Tesco lists 12 in Tropicana Orchard Apple Perfectly Pressed 1.8L; both are chilled, not-from-concentrate options.

People cooking in public outdoor spaces

Check the venue rules before arranging a BBQ and plan how to remove every bottle. London Fire Brigade advises taking glass bottles home from parks, woodland and other open spaces because focused sunlight through glass can cause a fire.

What should you check before buying?

Decide whether the drink needs to be still or sparkling, then match its serving count, packaging and storage instructions to the venue. YouGov surveyed 2,118 GB adults on 20–21 October 2025 about shopping choices generally, not apple juice; respondents could select multiple factors when comparing products at the same price.

PriorityWhat to checkYour needs
Packaging and venue Check whether the pack is glass and where it can stand securely. Plan to take bottles home; London Fire Brigade warns against leaving glass in outdoor spaces. I want packaging that works at my table and that I can take away afterwards. In YouGov's general shopping survey, 17% selected packaging materials when comparing products at the same price; 34% selected recyclable or biodegradable options in its packaging-type results.
Still or sparkling Read the product name and ingredients for carbonation. ASDA lists Appletiser as sparkling apple juice from concentrate and Copella 1.35L as not from concentrate; Tesco describes Tropicana 1.8L as pressed, not from concentrate. For a toast, I may want fizz; for guests expecting ordinary still apple juice, I would choose a product labelled still.
Serving count Compare pack volume with labelled 150ml servings. ASDA lists nine for Copella 1.35L, and Tesco lists 12 for Tropicana 1.8L. The NHS advises a combined limit of 150ml a day for fruit juice, vegetable juice and smoothies. I want enough small servings for the group without treating a larger pack as a reason to keep topping up glasses.
Chilling and storage Check storage before and after opening. ASDA says to refrigerate opened Appletiser and use it within four days, and to keep Copella refrigerated and use it within four days of opening. Tesco says to refrigerate Tropicana and use it within five days of opening. I need space to keep drinks chilled and a clean serving spot away from raw-food preparation.

BBQ buying and serving pitfalls

  • Assuming a glass bottle contains still, pressed juice

    ASDA lists its 750ml glass-bottled Appletiser as carbonated apple juice from concentrate. Bottle material alone does not tell you whether the drink has fizz.

    Read the product name and ingredients, then choose sparkling or still juice according to what guests expect.

  • Bringing glass without a way to collect it

    Abandoned or broken bottles create an outdoor hazard. London Fire Brigade also warns that focused sunlight through glass can cause a fire.

    Keep bottles on a stable table away from the grill and take every bottle home. Check local rules before using a park, woodland or another public space for a BBQ.

  • Planning portions from pack size alone

    A larger pack provides more servings, not a larger suggested serving per person. The NHS advises limiting fruit juice, vegetable juice and smoothies to a combined 150ml a day.

    Use the labelled 150ml serving count to plan for guests and offer water alongside juice.

  • Leaving chilled drinks beside food preparation

    Copella and Tropicana require refrigeration, while opened Appletiser should also be refrigerated. Outdoor cooking makes clean handling and chilled storage important; GOV.UK and the Food Standards Agency advise keeping food covered and chilled and using clean serving utensils.

    Keep drinks chilled until serving and place clean glasses away from raw-meat preparation and used utensils.

Relevant brand and retailer options

Appletiser

ASDA lists Sparkling Apple Juice in a 750ml glass bottle, providing a sparkling option for a BBQ table.

  • The listed drink contains carbonated apple juice from concentrate.
  • It is not still juice. ASDA says to refrigerate it after opening and consume it within four days.

Copella

ASDA lists Cloudy Apple Fruit Juice 1.35L as a chilled, not-from-concentrate option for sharing.

  • The pack lists nine 150ml servings.
  • Keep it refrigerated and consume it within four days of opening; check the pack if glass packaging matters to you.

Tropicana

Tesco lists Orchard Apple Perfectly Pressed 1.8L for shoppers planning more still-juice servings.

  • The listing describes it as pressed, not from concentrate, and lists 12 servings of 150ml.
  • Store it in the refrigerator and use it within five days of opening.

Tesco Finest

Tesco lists Finest Pressed Pink Lady® Apple Juice in a smaller 750ml size.

  • Its listed size may suit shoppers who do not need a larger sharing pack.
  • Check the packaging and storage instructions before choosing it for a glass-bottle serve.

M&S

M&S lists Cloudy Apple Juice 1.2L as a not-from-concentrate option.

  • Its 1.2L size offers another volume to compare when planning servings.
  • M&S says to refrigerate it after opening and drink it within 24 hours; check the pack if you specifically need glass.

Joybuy product options

This 750ml sparkling apple drink is an option to consider for a BBQ table when guests want fizz. Confirm the packaging if a glass-bottle presentation is central to your choice.

De Vina Sparkling Apple 750ml

De Vina Sparkling Apple 750ml

The 750ml sparkling apple drink is an option when guests want fizz rather than still juice. Check the pack's storage instructions and confirm its material if you are choosing it for a glass-bottle serve.

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Questions about apple juice at a BBQ

Is a glass-bottled apple drink suitable for a BBQ?

It can suit a stable garden-table setting if you can keep it away from the cooking area and collect the empty bottle. For public outdoor spaces, check local BBQ rules and take all glass home; London Fire Brigade warns that focused sunlight through glass can cause a fire.

Is Appletiser the same as still apple juice?

No. ASDA lists its 750ml glass-bottled Appletiser as sparkling apple juice containing carbonated apple juice from concentrate. If guests want a still drink, check for a still product instead.

How much apple juice should I plan per guest?

Plan using 150ml servings: the NHS advises limiting fruit juice, vegetable juice and smoothies to a combined 150ml a day. ASDA lists nine such servings in Copella 1.35L, while Tesco lists 12 in Tropicana 1.8L.

Do I need to refrigerate apple juice during a BBQ?

Follow the individual pack instructions: ASDA says to keep Copella refrigerated and refrigerate Appletiser after opening; Tesco says to store Tropicana in the refrigerator. Keep drinks on a clean serving side, separate from raw-food preparation.

Can I hold a BBQ in a park or woodland?

Check the rules for the specific location before taking a BBQ. London Fire Brigade warns that BBQs, including disposable ones, may be banned in parks, woodland and other open spaces, and advises taking all litter home, including glass bottles.