Spiked Ade Red

Spiked Ade Red is a canned hard seltzer, sold ready to drink. Open it and pour, with no mixer, garnish or bartending involved. The name points to a red-fruit flavor, but the listing doesn't say which fruits are used. Check the can for the flavor description and ABV before you buy, since neither is confirmed here. Seltzers in this style usually taste light and crisp. Expect fruit that is clearly present but not syrupy, with a dry, carbonated finish rather than the weight of a sweet cocktail. Serve it cold. Fridge-cold is fine for drinking from the can, which suits picnics, tailgates, boat days and a cooler at a backyard get-together. If you'd rather pour it, use a highball or rocks glass filled with ice. The ice dilutes it slightly and keeps the carbonation lively. A wedge of lemon or lime is optional, and the drink doesn't need one. A red-fruit seltzer is a natural fit for salty, savory and spicy food, because the carbonation and the fruit offset the salt. Think grilled burgers and hot dogs, chips and dips, pizza, tacos, or a plate of fried chicken. It also works as a light drink on its own once the weather warms up. A few cans fit easily in a bag or cooler, so it's practical for events where glassware isn't convenient.