Our guide to finding your seltzer sweetheart in a bubbly world of flavours, twists and turns.
When hard seltzers first hit the scene in Australia we fell in love – hard. It was like a lightning bolt – an instant crush we couldn’t shake and one that remains to this day. And who can blame us? Light, refreshing and perfect in the sun or on the town – there’s a whole lot to love about seltzers.
From international trendsetters to local upstarts, the range and variety of seltzers grows every day. It’s a big, bubbly world out there, one filled with flavours, twists and turns – so how do you navigate the seltzer section without getting your heart broken?
Honestly, it’s hard to put a foot wrong with seltzers (they’re just that easy-going) but to help you find your perfect match we’ve pulled together a speed dating lineup of our current favourites. Below, you’ll find our picks for the seltzers that are worth taking home to meet your parents.
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1. The flavour bomb
2. The OG seltzer with a new twist
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3. The apple that fell far from the tree
4. The goldilocks seltzer
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5. The cocktail/seltzer hybrid you’ve been waiting for
Are you tossing up between a seltzer and a cocktail but don’t know which to get? Well now you can have your cake and drink it too. Smirnoff Seltzer Cocktail Watermelon Margarita really lets you have it all. This margarita-inspired seltzer is technically made with vodka but it’s the refreshing watermelon flavour and zesty lime that transports your tastebuds south of the border. It’s an upbeat cocktail treat that doesn’t come with a heavy sugar price tag with only 107 calories per serve.
