With warmer weather approaching there’s never been a better time to crack open a cold one, and by cold one, we mean a hard seltzer.
Dubbed the ‘grown-up alcopop’, these refreshing beverages made with alcoholic sparkling water and natural flavours have swept Australia.
If you’ve had a chance to try a hard seltzer, you’ll know what all the fuss is about; if you haven’t, we’ve made a list of our top picks to try this summer:
Rainbird – Lemon & Lime Alcoholic Seltzer
Alcoholic sparkling water with, as the name suggests, a smidge of lemon and lime.
Alcohol Content: 6.0%
Price: $23 (four pack)
You can buy Rainbird from BWS, Dan Murphy’s or independent bottle shops.
‘Ray – Watermelon & Mint Seltzer
In a combination that’s mint to be, Melbourne based ‘Ray has created the ultimate refreshment. This brewed seltzer is bursting with natural mint and watermelon flavours.
Alcohol Content: 4.5%
Price: $20 (four pack)
You can grab it from Dan Murphy’s.
Fellr – Dry & Lime Brewed Alcoholic Seltzer
This seltzer is brewed with ginger and fresh limes. This bad boy is made using all natural ingredients, making it everything you could want in a dry and lime – without the guilt.
Alcohol Content: 4.0%
Price: $24 (four pack)
To buy Fellr’s Dry & Lime, head to Dan Murphy’s.
Good Tides – Hard Seltzer Raspberry
This refreshing beverage is crafted with sparkling water, premium triple-distilled vodka and a hint of natural raspberry.
Alcohol Content: 4.3%
Price: $19 (four pack)
You can buy Good Tides from independent bottle shops, Dan Murphy’s, Liquorland and BWS.
Saintly – Forbidden Pink Grapefruit
Whether you’re a saint or a sinner, Saintly’s Forbidden Pink Grapefruit appeals to anyone’s tastebuds. This zesty alcoholic sparkling water is also made with natural flavours and ingredients.
Alcohol Content: 6%
Price: $23 (four pack)
You can repent for your sins and grab Saintly from Dan Murphy’s or BWS.
White Claw – Mango Seltzer
Since White Claw’s rise to internet fame, the US seltzer brand is now slinging refreshments on Australian shores. For those of you looking for the classic taste of summer, we recommend their mango flavour.
Alcohol Content: 4.5%
Price: $24 (four pack)
Find White Claw in the fridge at Liquorland, Dan Murphy’s and BWS.
Smirnoff – Raspberry Rosè
The team that brought us the ever-popular cruisers are now slinging a fresher alternative in a Hard Sletzer. Prepare yourself for the sweet smell raspberry and the tantilising taste of raspberry and Rosè flavours.
Alcohol Content: 5%
Price: $18
Pick these bad boys up from Dan Murphy’s and BWS.
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