Trying the new pre-mixed cocktails and seltzers in a can available in our market has been the most fun and the easiest job this girl has had in a while. I partnered with Republic National Distributors to do some research on the hottest trend in the liquor industry right now. These cans went to French Quarter Fest, a crawfish boil, poolside, and Jazz Fest pre-gaming. After this was over, I truly felt like a SELTZPERT!<\/p>\n
So, here is the low down on these delicious\u00a0products:<\/p>\n
Perfect for poolside, beach, and afternoon\u00a0sipping was\u00a0Malibu Cocktail: Pina Colada &\u00a0<\/b>Pineapple Bay Breeze<\/b>. They were refreshing, light,\u00a0and made with natural flavors. I did not like them\u00a0straight from the can, but thought they were very\u00a0delicious over ice. I even added a little more Malibu\u00a0to the Pina Colada for an extra kick. Other poolside\u00a0favorites were the\u00a0Absolut Berry Vodkarita<\/b>,\u00a0which\u00a0was sparkling, and\u00a0Absolut Pineapple Martini<\/b>,\u00a0which\u00a0was still. Again, these two were light and refreshing\u00a0and absolutely perfect for our hot summer days.\u00a0Again, they both tasted better over ice. For a quick\u00a0cocktail, I muddled a few fresh Louisiana strawberries\u00a0in a glass and then filled with ice and topped with the\u00a0Absolut Berry Vodkarita<\/b>. The muddled strawberries\u00a0added a nice little strawberry touch to the drink.<\/p>\n
Next up was boiled seafood with the Ranch Rider Spirts:\u00a0Ranch Water\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0Tequila Paloma<\/b>. The\u00a0Ranch Water\u00a0<\/b>was refreshing, light, and offset\u00a0 the spices from the boiled seafood. It is made with reposado tequila, sparkling water, and real lime juice. I liked the fact that it was a seltzer, had only 1 gram of sugar, was gluten free, and low-carb. It was the\u00a0 perfect balance with all the spices from the boiled crawfish, corn on the cob, and potatoes that a girl\u00a0 could want. Pro tip: this one tasted good in the can. The\u00a0Tequila Paloma\u00a0<\/b>again was made with reposado tequila, sparkling water, and real grapefruit and lime. It too was gluten free, low in sugar, and low in carbs.\u00a0 This Paloma was the perfect after-crawfish- boil drink. It was refreshing, and the acidity of the lime\u00a0 and grapefruit paired perfectly with the tequila. This\u00a0 drink tasted better over ice.<\/p>\n
French Quarter Fest and pool-side afternoons\u00a0 were more fun with the\u00a0Onda Sparkling Tequila\u00a0 Blood Orange\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0Onda Sparkling Tequila Watermelon<\/b>. Both were made with tequila and real\u00a0 juice. They had zero sugar and zero carbs. These\u00a0delicious drinks can keep you hydrated, and they\u00a0were light enough to enjoy throughout the day and\u00a0were easy to carry because of their slim design. They\u00a0easily fit into a can cooler holder, which kept it colder\u00a0longer, while wandering around the French Quarter.\u00a0The same thing held true to this one as well\u2014it tasted\u00a0better over ice.<\/p>\n
Jazz Fest morning got off to the right start with the\u00a0Tia Maria Cold Brew Iced Coffee Frappe\u00a0<\/b>on the walk to\u00a0the Fairgrounds. This little delicious can packs a mighty\u00a0punch. It is like an Espresso Martini or an Iced Coffee with\u00a0a kick, lol. This one did not have a metallic taste while\u00a0drinking from the can. I did drink another can over ice\u00a0with a shot of espresso, and it was truly delicious for an\u00a0afternoon pick me up.<\/p>\n
My final cocktail experiment was the\u00a0Batch & Bottle:\u00a0<\/b>Glenfiddich Scotch Manhattan\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0Monkey Shoulder\u00a0<\/b>Lazy Old Fashioned<\/b>. These were perfect drinks. Just pour\u00a0out of the bottle over ice and serve in a high ball glass. I\u00a0garnished the Manhattan with a Bordeaux cherry, and for\u00a0the Old Fashioned, I muddled an orange and Bordeaux\u00a0cherry first before pouring over ice. These were simple\u00a0and great. Best of all, they were easy when entertaining\u00a0guests outdoors.<\/p>\n
Bottom line:\u00a0<\/b>summertime cocktails just got easier,\u00a0and there is something for everyone in today\u2019s market.\u00a0All these products can be found at Rouse\u2019s, Total Wine,\u00a0Walmart, or your favorite liquor store. Many bars with\u00a0outdoor seating are also offering these cocktails, as well. I\u00a0hope everyone enjoys these cocktails, and I look forward to\u00a0hearing some of your favorites.<\/p>\n
Cheers!!!<\/p>\n
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