Buzz Ballz Strawberry Rita

Strawberry Rita from BUZZ BALLS, a Texas-based producer, is a canned strawberry margarita that comes in at 15.0% ABV. That is well above the single-digit strength of most hard seltzers and puts it in the range of a real cocktail. The flavor pairs strawberry sweetness with a tangy, lime-style margarita base. Expect the berry to lead on the nose and the first sip, with the citrus tartness following to keep it from reading as a plain fruit drink. Frozen-style strawberry margaritas usually land on the sweeter side, so a cold serve matters here. Everything is already in the can. The cocktail is pre-mixed, so there is no tequila to measure, no mix to blend and no garnish to prep. Open it and pour or drink. Chill it hard before opening. A few hours in the refrigerator, or a short stretch in an ice bucket, will bring it to the temperature where the tartness comes through and the sweetness stays in check. For a glass, pour over plenty of ice in a rocks glass or a tall highball. The extra dilution as the ice melts softens the berry flavor a little, which some people prefer. You can also drink it straight from the can, which is how a lot of people will take it at a pool, a tailgate, a lake day or a backyard cookout. At the table, the sweet-tart profile works with salty, spicy and fried food. Tortilla chips and salsa, queso, tacos al pastor, grilled shrimp, chicken wings and nachos are all natural matches, since the acidity and fruit cut through heat and grease. It is also a reasonable fit for light summer salads with a citrus dressing. Because the can needs no prep, it travels well in a cooler and suits any situation where you want a margarita without a blender or a bar setup. Note: the brand name in the product details is spelled "BUZZ BALLZ", and the opening line above misspells it as "BUZZ BALLS". Please use "BUZZ BALLZ" if you publish this.