Here’s a toast to the Fourth of July.
In addition to being America’s birthday, it’s also prime cold-can-in-your-hand season. But in this era of ubiquitous spiked seltzer, all canned cocktails are not created equal.
Some are fruity, some are booze-free and some are spiked with a little tequila. Whether you’re kicking back with a wine spritzer or something sparkling, It’s time to give your summer sipping an upgrade with these high-quality beverages in a variety of flavors.
Onda Sparkling Tequila
Wine lovers may be inclined to try this California Pinot Grigio and seltzer blended drink. It’s available in Original (Elderflower + Mint + Lime) and Citrus, as well as two new July debuts, Berry and Grapefruit. Each canned elixir is 6.9% ABV and contains 150 calories and two grams of added sugar.
$15.99 per four-pack.
Elenita Sparkling Mezcal
These nonalcoholic bitter sodas from The Bitter Housewife pack a punch. Varieties include the Aromatic, with a flavor profile inspired by an Old Fashioned with dried cherries, ginger, cinnamon, and allspice and Orange. Choose from a mixed pack or go for all of one flavor and get excited to enjoy this delight made sans caffeine, sugar, or booze.
$36 per 12-pack
Ditto Piquette Spritz
Launched this May, this one’s a win for margarita enthusiasts. Currently, on offer in Classic, Mango, Coconut, and Mezcal, it’s low-calorie, low-carb, and low-sugar, while still giving you that full-bodied margarita flavor you crave at 5% ABV. Coconut is reminiscent of a summer vacation feeling, but some might also prefer the citrus-forward Classic flavor. Or the Mango. Or the Mezcal.
$11.99 per four-pack
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Flying Embers Hard Seltzers and Hard Kombucha
Flying Embers’ kombucha and hard seltzer offerings are made with organic ingredients, whole plant botanicals, superfruits and adaptogens, The alcoholic seltzers and kombuchas are gluten and sugar-free and come in options like Watermelon Chili or Clementine Hibiscus Hard Seltzer and Grapefruit or Black Cherry Kombucha). Most recently, the brand released Citrus Sessions, a roster of cocktail-inspired hard kombuchas crafted with fresh, organic citrus fruits. The hard seltzers are 5% ABV and the kombuchas come in at 4.5% ABV for the regular line and around 7% for the high ABV line.
$24.99 per 12-pack
Seltzy Craft Seltzer
New to the ready-to-drink canned cocktail game as of March of this year, choose from Lime, Grapefruit, and Pineapple flavors in this invigorating low-calorie, low-carb beverage that’s 7% ABV. With no sugar added and setting you back only 65 calories per can, the swirl of tequila, fruit juice, and soda is just begging for a sunny day.
From $13.99 per four-pack