Purple Drop Quick Facts

Purple Drop is a ready-to-drink chicha morada: a non-carbonated Peruvian Refresher brewed from Peruvian purple corn with pineapple, lime, cinnamon and clove, sweetened with agave, in an 8.4 fl oz can. It's made in the U.S. by Purple Drop, a brand based in Danbury, Connecticut, that launched on Memorial Day 2026.

The drink

  • What it is: chicha morada, the traditional Peruvian drink made by simmering purple corn with fruit and warm spices, in a ready-to-drink can.
  • Taste: bright and fruity up front, a citrus lift, and a warm spice finish. Closer to a chilled agua fresca than a soda.
  • Made with: water, Peruvian purple corn, pineapple juice, lime juice, agave, cinnamon, clove and citric acid.
  • Color: the deep violet comes from the purple corn itself. No artificial colors.
  • No artificial colors. No artificial preservatives. No high fructose corn syrup.
  • Purple corn contains naturally occurring antioxidants (anthocyanins).
  • Allergens: no major known allergens.

Nutrition (per 8.4 fl oz / 248 mL can)

  • 90 calories
  • 17g total sugars, including 8g added sugars (sweetened with agave)

Format, price and storage

  • Can: 8.4 fl oz (248 mL) slim can
  • Online: 6-packs for $35.94 at thepurpledrop.com, shipping within the United States
  • Storage: shelf-stable with a 12-month shelf life. Best served cold.

Where to buy

  • Online: order 6-packs here (U.S. shipping only).
  • In stores and restaurants: New York City, Connecticut, Upstate New York, New Jersey, Florida and Utah, including Pop Up Grocer (West Village, NYC), Pápa San (Hudson Yards, NYC) and Mothership on Main (Danbury, CT). See every location on our Find Us page.
  • Wholesale: retailers and restaurants can order on Faire or Airgoods, or contact us for samples and pricing.

Who makes it

Purple Drop was founded by Maria Velasquez, with co-founder Roger Velasquez. It's built on a family recipe that started with Roger's abuela in Peru and was passed down to his mother; it's the chicha morada Roger grew up drinking in Lima. Read our story.

Awards and press

  • 2026 Shelfie Award winner, Beverage category (Startup CPG)
  • Food Network editors' favorite trending product, 2026 Summer Fancy Food Show
  • Specialty Food Association Trendspotter 2026, Functional Global Beverages
  • #1 on Chilled Magazine's Top 10 Drops, June 2026
  • Featured in Imbibe (Drink of the Week), BevNET, Beverage Digest, Progressive Grocer, CSP Daily News and more. See all press.

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