Wonki Sustainable Seltzers

'DO THE WORLD A FLAVOUR'

Gabe, Bridget and Max are three Monash University students who are launching an industry-disrupting conscious alcoholic seltzer brand, Wonki. We are fighting food waste by diverting misshapen produce that would otherwise end up in landfill and using it to flavour our fizzy, refreshing, and healthy seasonal beverage. 

Now, we need your help to turn Wonki into a delicious and ready-to-drink reality!

Over the last 18 months, Wonki has built partnerships with the good folk at Farmer’s Pick to source imperfect produce, Market Juice for juicing, and Gypsy hub for manufacturing allowing us to road-test the production of our delicious & fruity seltzer. 

Our flavours change with the season depending on what's available and what needs saving. This allows up to support local Australian farmers whilst also celebrating imperfections. And now you can too (no pun intended). 

Join us in our mission to "Do The World A Flavour" by backing our campaign and becoming an OG Wonki Club member. Plus, you’ll get a few more cheeky rewards as thanks.

ALL OR NOTHING

We are raising $30,000 to cover the costs of producing our limited first batch of Wonki Cucumber & Lime. 

But, we're not just asking for your money - we want you to be a part of our journey. Share our story with your friends and family, post about our campaign on your socials, and back our project. 

Those looking to support our campaign more beyond buying seltzers can do so by increasing their pledge amount at the end of the pledging process! Make sure to pick a reward tier for the amount of product you would like. 

OUR STORY...

If you ask a uni student how to save the planet, they might just say by drinking alcohol. However, The Wonki Trio of Gabe, Bridget & Max are three undergrads with a more innovative approach. Diverting misshapen produce from landfill by using it to flavour our Wonki Hard Seltzers. 

We first crossed paths in the Monash Fastrack Accelerator program of 2022, led by some of the top entrepreneurs in Australia. Right along our journey, we have been supported by the Monash E’ship community and the guidance of our team mentor, Konrad from Shadowboxer. 

After 18 months of intensive workshops and six-hour boot camps (yes, you read that right!), as well as seven industry pitch nights, the plan we concocted finally began to pay off. 

Wonki was awarded the Fastrack 'Runway Prize',  which allowed us to develop our recipe, brand, and take care of the licensing aspects of the business.

And now, we need your help in getting this party started! That is why we have launched a Pozible crowdfunding campaign: To save that Wonki produce and ‘Do The World A Flavour’.  

WTF IS WONKI?

Itty bitty limes, bulbous cucumbers, aka nature’s comedians if you ask us. Delicious on the inside, never mind the outside. The sweet, sweet juice we extract from these misshapen guys gets packed into our booming seltzer. 

By seltzer, we mean the fizzy, refreshing, and healthy alternative to traditional alcohol. It's essentially sparkling water with a measure of real Wonki fruit juice, giving it a subtle color and a delicious flavor. 

5% alcohol, low sugar, low calories, and gluten-free, all while being 100% Australian-made. Just talking about it makes my mouth water, so you can only imagine how good it tastes.

EMBRACING SEASONALITY

Let's jive with Mother Nature, not work against her. We use seasonal produce depending on what's going bananas at the time and what needs saving.

It means that every batch of Wonki has its own unique touch. Autumn Cucumber and Lime this season, who knows what will be next. But not to worry, we have a few ideas brewing on that one.  

LOCALLY GROWN, LOCALLY MADE. 

By now you might be wondering, how the heck are these three uni students actually going to make a heavenly seltzer with real Wonki fruit juice? 

We’re stoked to have partnered with Farmers Pick, who provide us year-round access to produce, inspire the imperfect produce movement, and supply us with unique fruit. They've been instrumental in Wonki's journey.

Next, we’ve joined forces with Market Juice, who have some serious cucumber and lime pressing skills. Thanks to their top-of-the-line equipment, we can squeeze out every last drop of deliciousness while keeping all the natural goodness intact.

Lastly, we collaborate with Gypsy Hub to make our seltzers in fully recyclable cans. Their experienced team not only concocts and pasteurizes our drinks to ensure top quality, but also guarantees a longer shelf life.

Behind the scenes, Shadowboxer has brought the Wonki brand and voice to life. Through countless brand directions, they've created the fun, cheeky, and beautiful brand that you see today.

COMBATING FOOD WASTE

Food waste is a serious problem, with around a quarter of all produce in Aussie farms never leaving due to aesthetics. But instead of dwelling on the doom and gloom, we asked ourselves, "How can we make this fun and exciting?" 

As uni students, we aimed to create a shareable and cheers-worthy product, because let's face it, there's only so much kombucha one can drink in a day.  But dare we say, there's no limit to how many Wonkis you could enjoy. 

Simply swap out your usual beverage for a refreshing Wonki, and voila! You've made a positive impact without even breaking a sweat.

REWARDS 

So, what will you get with your hard-earned coin? 

1. Become a part of the OG Wonki Club, getting exclusive first access to new and juicy bevy each season
2. Limited edition serve of Wonki Cucumber & Lime with your name on it (literally - we’ll put your name on the first case)
3. Supporting 3 young founders looking to make a difference in reducing food waste
4. Not to mention a unique digital collectible recognising our first customers and super early backers.
5. Most importantly, the warm fuzzies that come with knowing you're doing your part to make a positive impact on the environment.

WONKI LAUNCH PARTY

Get ready to party with Wonki! We're celebrating our launch with a bangin' launch party at a local Melbourne bar or rooftop. Expect live DJs, good vibes, and all the Wonki you can handle. We're planning to host the party in spring when the temperature is just right and we have our product ready. 

ALL OR NOTHING

We are raising $30,000 to cover the costs of producing our limited first batch of Wonki Cucumber & Lime. 

But, we're not just asking for your money - we want you to be a part of our journey. Share our story with your friends and family, post about our campaign on your socials, and back our project. 

Together, we can ‘Do the World a Flavor’. Cheers to that!

Under the Liquor Act 2007, it is against the law to, or to obtain on behalf of, a person under the age of 18 years. All deliveries of Wonki must therefore be received and signed for by a person over the age of 18 years. We are unable to post to PO Boxes.

LIQUOR LICENCE NAME: WONKI Pty Ltd

LIQUOR LICENCE NO: 36312170

Due to licensing restrictions, we are unable to ship Wonki orders internationally.