Sixsip Summer Berry

Sixsip Summer Berry is a ready-to-drink canned cocktail from Esplanda, and the name points to a berry-led flavor. The product details don't list an ABV, a spirit base or specific berries, so check the can for those. Berry canned cocktails like this one usually taste fruit-forward and a little tart, with sweetness that stays moderate when the drink is cold. Expect a berry-jam or mixed-berry aroma rather than anything herbal or bitter. The drink is pre-mixed and carbonated or still as printed on the can, so there's nothing to measure, shake or garnish. Open it and pour or sip. Chilling matters more with a fruit-driven drink than with most. Cold, the berry reads as bright and clean. Left to warm, canned cocktails in this style tend to taste sweeter and flatter. Store it in the fridge, or put it in the freezer for about 30 minutes before serving. To pour, use a highball or rocks glass filled with ice, and add a few extra berries or a lemon wedge if you want. It's also fine straight from the can. The format suits cookouts, picnics, beach or poolside afternoons and patio gatherings, where a single can is easier than setting up a bar. Fruit-forward drinks like this generally pair well with grilled chicken, burgers, salty snacks, soft cheeses and light salads. They also work as a sweeter counterpoint to spicy barbecue.