High Noon Lake Variety Pack

Lake Variety Pack from High Noon is a mixed case of hard seltzers made in California, with each can at 4.5% ABV. High Noon builds its seltzers around vodka and fruit juice rather than a malt base, so expect a clean, lightly sweet fruit profile with a crisp, dry finish. The pack is a variety assortment, so the flavors vary from can to can. Check the carton for the exact lineup, since the flavors in this listing aren't spelled out. Every can is already mixed and carbonated, so there's no bartending, no extra ingredients and no garnish prep. Open it and drink it. At 4.5%, these sit toward the lighter end of canned cocktails, which suits a long afternoon where you want to pace yourself and keep a few cans going. Serve them cold. Store the pack in the fridge or a cooler for several hours before opening, because a seltzer at full chill shows its fruit more cleanly and stays sharper on the palate. Drinking straight from the can works well on a boat, dock or beach, where glass isn't practical. At home, pour over a full glass of ice in a highball or rocks glass. The ice dilutes it only slightly, and a wedge of lemon or lime is optional rather than needed. The assortment format is the main reason to buy this pack. It lets a group or a single household try several flavors without committing to a full case of one, and it settles disagreements over who likes what. Light, fruit-forward seltzers like these pair easily with grilled chicken, burgers, fish tacos, chips and salsa, or a cooler spread of sandwiches and fruit. They also hold up in the heat, so the pack is a practical grab for lakeside weekends, pool days, tailgates and backyard cookouts, where you want something you can carry out of a cooler and drink without any prep.