![]() Not everyone likes every flavor - I’m looking at you, Bon & Viv’s cranberry spiked seltzer. I’d be remiss if I didn’t say these introductory canned cocktails give White Claws and Trulys a little competition. My only qualm would be that it does feel more like a flavored soda than a cocktail, and as a result, my heart was racing in the same way it would if I was iced with a Smirnoff Ice. It’s easily the sweeter of the three, and at times provides a taste similar to Sprite with its hint of lime. I love it so much that I’d shotgun it, completely unprompted, at a pregame and ignore the bubbly fizz scraping my throat. It’s everything I want in a canned cocktail. It’s effortlessly mixed with soda, providing an all-encompassing sensory experience that sends me back to summer night heart-to-heart conversations on a riverside dock. If the Belle Isle Ruby Red Grapefruit that’s infused into this cocktail wasn’t already award-winning, I’d start a riot. Bring on the antioxidants and vitamin C! But sadly for me, it tasted like the beginning of a hangover. In theory, I love the blood-orange-and-soda combo. It’s bold for sure, with an aftertaste that lingers, but after leisurely drinking it, I’d recommend it more for anyone who craves a slight bitterness in a cocktail. I was expecting the tart sweetness I associate with a blood orange, but instead was reminded of the bitterness of lemons left in fruit-infused water for too long. The actual drinking experience though? Not particularly enjoyable. Upon pressing my nose to the aluminum pop-top, I’m immediately obsessed with the smell of fresh oranges. Or if you’re a fan of White Claw’s pure seltzer. That was an experimental decision that had me audibly saying “ahh.”įor those who lean more toward a muted vodka taste without the citrus of the lime, it’d be a flawless alternative to a mixed drink. If just hanging out, I’d find it difficult to finish an entire can - unless I chased the Shine & Soda with the Blood Orange. I’d opt for this one if my tongue is already numb and I’m wanting to let the buzz linger. It doesn’t provide the burn of malt liquor, but it also doesn’t give much else. It overwhelmed the experience so much that I started craving jello and a breakfast tray to eat it on. It’s difficult to get past the smell that’s reminiscent of a hospital bed. Its tag line on the website is all about replacing “your vodka soda with something better” and I’m always looking to one-up my go-to basic order at the bar. 1, Shine & Soda is the lowest calorie option, with zero carbs, zero sugars and 90 calories per can. ![]() Out of the three canned cocktails introduced Oct. Here’s the ranking of canned cocktails from my least favorite to the one I’d swipe my credit card for any day of the week. I’d purchase a four-pack just to have the cans as an accessory to my outfit.īut I digress. ![]() The semi-matte finish and sleek neutral colors complement each other well, so much so that whoever’s behind the detailed design deserves a raise. Taste put aside, the slim, easy-to-hold pop-top cans are stunningly beautiful. It makes sense why there’s such a craze: It’s gluten-free, affordable and a lower-calorie alternative to beer.Ĭhecking off these boxes along with it being local and marketed as “premium, ready-to-drink” gives Belle Isle Moonshine an oomph factor along with its use of all-natural juices and organic alcohol. This was the summer of spiked seltzer memes, people captioning photos with “ain’t no laws when you’re drinking claws” and various police departments tweeting that the statement would not hold up in court.Īnd let’s not forget the nationwide White Claw shortage that took social media by storm in early September or the released line of Natural Light hard seltzers. The canned cocktail endeavor from Belle Isle Moonshine, the Manchester-based distillery known for its handcrafted spirits, came at the right time. Something about drinking a canned cocktail over its more commonly known name of spiked seltzer makes me feel like a pioneer surpassing the era of White Claws and Trulys.Īt least, as much as a person who has no expertise in the science behind these seltzers and just wants to feel buzzed and refreshed could be a pioneer in anything. When someone asks you to rank Belle Isle Moonshine’s newly released canned cocktails, there’s only one appropriate response: Sign me up.
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