Orion Beer's chuhai brand WATTA is launching a new collaboration series called "MEET! WATTA," spotlighting pairings between Okinawa-grown fruits and beloved local produce from around Japan. The first product in the series, WATTA Okinawa Passion & Ehime Mandarin, will go on sale nationwide and through the brand's official online store starting May 26, 2026 (Tuesday), in limited quantities.
A New Series Built on Fruit Encounters
WATTA has built a following through its lineup of chuhai drinks featuring carefully selected Okinawa-grown ingredients. The "MEET! WATTA" concept takes that idea further by bringing together the sun-ripened fruits of Okinawa and the distinct regional produce found throughout Japan. Each release in the series is described as a limited-edition encounter — a flavor pairing available only for a short time.
First Release: Okinawa Passion Fruit Meets Ehime Mandarin
The debut product combines two fruit characters that complement each other in unexpected ways. Ehime mandarin, one of Japan's most recognizable citrus varieties, brings a gentle natural sweetness, while Okinawa passion fruit contributes a bright, lively tartness. The two are layered with passion fruit's rich, exotic aroma, creating a refreshing drink with surprising depth.
Product Details
Product Name: WATTA Okinawa Passion & Ehime Mandarin
Release Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Category: Liqueur (sparkling)
Ingredients: Mandarin juice, passion fruit extract, vodka, sugar (domestically produced) / carbonation, acidulant, flavoring, vitamin C
Alcohol Content: 5%
Volume: 350ml can
Flavor Profile: A refreshing taste that balances the gentle sweetness of mandarin with the lively sourness of passion fruit. Passion fruit's rich aroma adds an exotic, layered quality to the drink.
Sales Area: Nationwide and via official online store
Price: Open price
Brand Website (updated from 5/26): https://www.orionbeer.co.jp/brand/watta/
Official Online Store (available from 5/26): https://shop.orionbeer.co.jp/products/5259
