Buzz Ballz Sol Siesta

Sol Siesta is a ready-to-drink malt beverage from Buzz Ballz, sold in the cooler category. Drinks in this category are built on a fermented malt base that is flavored and sweetened. They usually taste lighter and fruitier than beer and carry little or no grain bitterness. The name points to a warm-weather, relaxed-afternoon profile, but the product details don't list a specific flavor, so check the label for the exact fruit or flavor and the ABV. Serve it well chilled, straight from the refrigerator or over a generous amount of ice. Malt coolers get noticeably sweeter and flatter as they warm, so cold is the right default. Because the drink is already mixed and balanced, there is little reason to make a cocktail from it. If you want to stretch it, a splash of soda water or a squeeze of fresh lime will cut the sweetness without changing the character. A tall glass or a tumbler full of ice shows off a cooler better than the can or bottle does, and it keeps the drink cold longer. For food, drinks like this tend to work with salty and spicy snacks, such as tortilla chips with salsa, grilled chicken, tacos or fried appetizers. The sweetness offsets the salt and heat.