Lytt Grape

Lytt Grape is a grape-flavored canned cocktail from Esplanda, sold ready to drink. The can is the whole recipe: there's nothing to measure, shake or mix, and no mixer, garnish or bar tools are needed. The label details we have don't include an ABV, base spirit or flavor notes, so check the can for those. Grape-led ready-to-drink cocktails usually taste sweet and fruit-forward, with a juicy, jammy character. They tend to be less tart than citrus-based drinks, and many are carbonated or served spritzy. Serve it well chilled, since cold is what keeps a grape drink crisp instead of syrupy. Pour it over ice in a rocks or highball glass if you want a slower, more diluted sip, or drink it straight from the can when you're on the move. A few hours in the refrigerator, or a short stretch in an ice bucket or cooler, gets it to temperature. Fruit-forward drinks like this suit salty and savory snacks. Try a cheese and cracker board, kettle chips, salted nuts or popcorn, or grilled chicken and other barbecue fare, where the sweetness offsets the salt and smoke. Because it needs no prep and no glass, it also works for picnics, tailgates, patio evenings and bringing a few cans to a friend's place.