Viva Sampler

This Sampler from VIVA is a mixed ready-to-drink pack. It lets you try several of the brand's canned or bottled drinks before you commit to a full case of one. The listing doesn't name the flavors, the count or the ABV, so check the label on the pack for those. Samplers in this category usually bundle a handful of different flavors, often fruit-led, and mixed packs like this tend to sit in the lighter, lower-alcohol range. Serve every drink in the pack cold. Chill them in the fridge for a few hours, or put them in an ice bath for about twenty minutes. Ready-to-drink products are balanced for serving cold, and they taste flatter and sweeter once they warm up. They need no mixing. If you want a presentation step, pour over fresh ice in a highball or tumbler. A wedge of lemon, lime or orange that matches the flavor on the can adds aroma without changing the recipe. Drinking straight from the can is fine too. The best use of a sampler is a side-by-side tasting. Open one flavor at a time, take a few sips, and rinse with water between them. Start with the lightest, most delicate flavor and finish with the sweetest or most intense, so the strong ones don't overpower the rest. The same approach works for deciding which flavors to restock. Drinks like these usually go well with salty, crunchy snacks such as chips, pretzels and nuts. They also pair with grilled chicken or seafood, tacos, and light salads. A sweeter flavor can balance spicy dishes.