Long Drink Peach

Long Drink Peach is a ready-to-drink canned cocktail from the LONG DRINK brand, filed under seltzers. Peach is the headline flavor. Styles like this usually pair a soft, ripe stone-fruit sweetness with a light, bubbly body. Expect the fruit to read as juicy and rounded rather than sharp, with carbonation keeping it from feeling heavy. The brand and flavor are the only specifics we have on file. The ABV and ingredient list aren't listed here, so check the can for those before you serve it. The drink is fully pre-mixed. There's nothing to measure, shake or garnish, and no extra ingredients are required. Open the can and it's ready. Serve it well chilled, because carbonation and fruit flavor both come across best when the drink is cold. Straight from the can is the easiest route for a picnic, a dock or a backyard. If you want to pour it, use a highball or rocks glass filled with plenty of ice. A thin peach slice or a lemon wedge is optional and makes a good visual cue, though the can doesn't need it. Cold drinks over ice dilute slowly, so use larger cubes if you have them and keep the glass topped up rather than letting it sit. Peach-flavored drinks like this usually go well with food that has some salt, smoke or acid to balance the sweetness. Grilled chicken, pulled pork sandwiches, burgers, salty chips and soft cheeses such as brie or fresh mozzarella are all natural matches. Spicy dishes can work too, since the fruit and cold temperature soften the heat. It also suits lighter fare like a charcuterie board or fruit salad. Cans fit cooler-bag situations well. They're easy to stack in an ice chest for a beach day, a barbecue or a tailgate. They also save you from carrying bottles and a stocked bar to a gathering.