The new kid on the block
Seltzer water and alcohol
That’s it? Well, yes and no. Where the alcohol comes from depends on the base the seltzer is working with and will ultimately dictate the strength, flavor, etc.
Seltzers can contain malted barley, wine, spirits or even fermented cane sugar. Read on to know which ones are worth your time.
Reviews
Rebel Hard Coffee
Yeah, I know. It’s not cider. I’m not making a page for hard coffee (unless it becomes a thing, which it could after trying this). I was VERY skeptical about this but I was talked into buying it at my local liquor shop. There were a few different options to try so I went with the one that seemed least likely to taste like transmission fluid. I’ve been burned by Truly and Bud enough (the horrible aftertaste of that toasted marshmallow fall cider will never leave) to know that I should be careful trying flavors that claim to taste like something. This 11 fluid oz. can contained a combination of alcohol, coffee and cream. It doesn’t have as much caffeine as I’d want in something like this (45 mg per can) and the alcohol is a bit light also (only 5% ABV), but the taste is right on par with one of those Starbuck’s frappe bottles. These are good. If you have a bit of a hangover and don’t want to pop a beer first thing in the morning I could totally see one or two of these being your go to beverage. Give them a try, you might like them.
Pros
+ Tastes like a Monster Java or a Starbucks frappe
+ Caffeine and alcohol in one can
+ Priced about right
Cons
– Might make you start drinking earlier
– Not strong enough (both caffeine and alcohol)