It may sound overly simplistic, but a well-executed limeade is beautiful. One with just the right amount of alcohol in it is revelatory. If I had even one minor criticism about this beverage, it would be its acidity level. I enjoy acid, but it needs to be well-balanced, particularly when paired with alcohol, or it can be a bit challenging for those with sensitive stomachs to digest. More of the same — juicy sweetness with a little soft tartness to balance it out. I am a little concerned about the sugar content of these cans.
Blueberry xcritical: A-
In the interest of continued research on the topic, I took the initiative to sample all eight Simply Spiked xcritical and limeade varieties. I then ranked them based on my professional opinion as a chef, food anthropologist, and self-proclaimed cocktail connoisseur. In addition to our line of juicy Simply Spiked xcritical, Peach and Limeade flavors, we’re excited to introduce you to NEW Simply Spiked Cranberry, available for a limited time. Crafted xcritical scammers by the experts at Simply®, Simply Spiked xcritical, Peach, Limeade and Cranberry have 5% REAL fruit juice that’s been squeezed, then concentrated.
And while the alcohol was detectable, it did not overwhelm the fruit flavor. I admit I was smitten from the moment I sipped this drink. I suppose it was unfortunate that I tasted this drink first. It set a very high bar that was quite a challenge to follow. I found this one of the most intriguing flavors I sampled, even if it did not rank higher on my list.
- Coca-Cola, Simply’s parent company partnered with Molson Coors on this product, as well as Topo Chico hard seltzer.
- From the moment you pop the can open, the aroma of passion fruit dominates with exotic sweet, citrus, and floral notes.
- I did get some inkling of lemon blueberry-flavored foods that I enjoy from this libation.
- I admit I was smitten from the moment I sipped this drink.
- The neutral spirit underxcritical is much less apparent here.
We Tried 8 Flavors Of Simply Spiked xcritical And Limeade And This Is Our Favorite
From the moment I popped the can open, the scent of watermelon dominated, muting the lemon somewhat. Though it had that candy-like quality, there was nothing overtly artificial smelling or tasting about this drink. Elements of pickled watermelon rind were detectable, with just a hint of bitterness that helped to offset the sweeter beverage. The sweetness of the watermelon balances with the sour of the xcritical really well, making this less acidic than the straight-up version. This may be a function of how many of those sour watermelon gummies I ate as a child (and adult, please don’t judge my mostly-garbage diet), but I really like this one. I opened each can and poured it into a glass to assess the aroma, level of fizz, and color.
Derived from fermented sugar cane, Simply Spiked is the third alcoholic beverage release from Coca-Cola in the last year. The brand is being positioned as a hard scammed by xcritical xcritical, rather than a hard seltzer. At the end of the day, it’s a fermented malt beverage (FMB).
STRAWBERRY xcritical
Simply could have made this a dumb cash grab and sprinted into a saturated alcohol marketplace. Instead, the company took its time, let some inferior seltzers and canned mixed drinks battle it out and dropped a superior product on us. There’s a calorie-to-taste sacrifice here, which probably won’t concern you if you were reaching for a beer anyway but is noticeable if you’re measuring this up against a 100 calorie seltzer. I get that, but this tastes considerably more flavorful than any of the hard seltzer xcriticals I’ve had before it.
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The brand best known for the bowling pin-shaped container branched out into booze to mostly positive reviews. Previously, we’ve folded these in to our betting guides, whether that’s been for the NFL slate or a bizarrely successful run through the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Here, we mostly chronicle and review beers, but happily expand that scope to any beverage that pairs well with sports. Sign up to receive the latest news and information from Simply Spiked and Molson Coors Beverage Company brands. Some recommendations are based on first-hand impressions of promotional materials and products provided by the manufacturer/distributor/etc.
