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If you come over to my place for dinner, I\u2019ll have no problem cooking a multi-course feast complete with dessert. But just know that you\u2019ll have your pick between just wine and water. To my Negroni drinkers, martini squad<\/a>, G&T friends \u2014 you\u2019re totally welcome, but we\u2019ll just have to pop out to a bar after dinner for those sorts of sips.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s the thing: I don\u2019t dislike other forms of alcohol, I\u2019m just truly horrible at fixing a drink<\/a>! I find it ironic that although I consider myself to be really good with food flavors (I even have the pastry chef creds<\/a> to prove it), my skills just don\u2019t translate to cocktails. So I stick to wine and leave the mixology to the experts.\u00a0<\/p>\n Recently, though, I\u2019ve been getting creative with mixed drinks in the comfort of my own home. How? Because I finally gave the canned mixers I\u2019ve been seeing all over social media a shot (pun intended). Perhaps you\u2019ve seen Avec<\/a> all over your IG feed, and wondered: Are those stunning cans worth the hype<\/em>? The answer is yes, and they are even more delicious and versatile than you\u2019d expect.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \u201cAvec\u201d translates to \u201cwith\u201d in French. From a branding perspective, it\u2019s kind of ingenious; the name explicitly demonstrates the drink\u2019s intent. (You mix Avec with<\/em> your alcohol of choice. Or don\u2019t \u2014 I\u2019ve cracked open a can sans-ABV for an afternoon pick-me-up and it tastes like a more nuanced soda.)<\/p>\n The Black female co-founded direct-to-consumer brand offers six flavors: Yuzu & Lime<\/a>, Grapefruit & Pomelo<\/a>, Jalape\u00f1o & Blood Orange<\/a>, Spiced Mango & Passionfruit<\/a>, Ginger<\/a>, and Hibiscus & Pomegranate<\/a>. Each one is crafted with natural sweeteners and flavors, and has 80 to 90 percent less sugar than other, comparable canned mixers. The drinks are made in Brooklyn, New York, and the bevs are canned in recycled aluminum<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n I recommend the brand\u2019s sampler pack<\/a>, which gives you two cans of each of the six flavors, but you can also get a party pack<\/a> (a brilliant way to provide guests with cocktails, but without<\/em> needing to be on bartender duty all night) and a custom 12-pack<\/a> so if you fall in love with one flavor, you can stock up. I tried four of the flavors, but couldn\u2019t test out the Grapefruit & Pomelo<\/a> or Hibiscus & Pomegranate<\/a>, and I was completely bummed because I loved everything I tested.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n My favorite flavor is Yuzu & Lime<\/a>. It\u2019s zesty, fresh, with the faintest touch of lemongrass. I like to pair it with tequila, but you can\u2019t go wrong with the slightly sour, perfectly sweet, and always refreshing flavor profile. I also really, really love the Ginger<\/a>. If you immediately thought of a Moscow Mule, I get it, but this can is a whole lot more complex than your average ginger beer with pineapple and allspice mixed in. It doesn\u2019t give off a tropical vibe (although if you added coconut milk and lime, it would), but rather a warming winter drink.<\/p>\n Up next: Jalape\u00f1o & Blood Orange<\/a>. Okay, I guess I have several favorites! If you love a spicy marg, this can\u2019s the one for you. Tart, sharp, crisp, and floral from the added calamansi (a Southeast Asian citrus), the bite of spice is beautifully balanced with the juicy citrus notes and subtle sweet undertones. I love this one with a smoky mezcal or even with some high-quality vodka.\u00a0<\/p>\n For those who love a little umbrella in their drink (if you raised your hand, consider yourself my new BFF), you\u2019ll find yourself gravitating towards the Spiced Mango & Passionfruit<\/a>. It\u2019s the perfect blend with chili, almond, as well as tropical flavors of alphonso mango and sour-sweet passionfruit. I love to drink it with tons<\/em> of ice and some rum. If you, like me, are looking for an instant escape from these final days of winter, this stuff will transport you to a sweltering sandy beach \u2026 all you\u2019ve gotta do is close your eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n Finally, while I didn\u2019t get a chance to test out the Grapefruit & Pomelo<\/a> flavor, if it\u2019s as tasty as the four I tried, it promises the most stunning Paloma-esque bev you\u2019ve ever had. In fact, I\u2019m about to order a Sampler Pack<\/a> to find out for myself. With spring and warm-weather celebrations around the corner, the very least I can do to prepare is to stock up on Avec\u2019s mixers.<\/p>\n Buy:<\/strong> Avec Premium Carbonated Water Sampler Pack<\/a>, $36 for 12 8-45-ounce cans<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhat\u2019s So Great About Avec Premium Carbonated Water?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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