High Noon Vodka Iced Tea Variety

Vodka Iced Tea Variety from High Noon is a mixed pack of canned vodka and iced tea drinks, sold in the seltzer aisle. The cans are pre-mixed and ready to open. There is nothing to measure, shake or garnish. A variety pack like this usually puts several flavors in one carton, so check the carton for the exact lineup and the alcohol content. Neither is listed in the product details here. Expect a flavor in the sweet-tea family: brewed black tea with a citrus or fruit note, a little sweetness and a clean vodka base. It should taste closer to a spiked iced tea than to a fizzy hard seltzer, with a smooth, lightly tannic finish and no beer-style bitterness. Drinks in this style tend to be lightly carbonated or still. If you have only had bubbly seltzers, the texture may surprise you. Serve it cold. Chill the cans for a few hours in the fridge, or for about 30 minutes in an ice bath, then drink straight from the can. For a slower pour, use a highball or rocks glass over ice, and add a lemon wedge or a few mint leaves if you like. Pouring over ice softens the sweetness a little, which suits the fruitier flavors in particular. A pack with several flavors lets a group each pick a favorite, and it gives you a chance to compare them before choosing one to buy again. The cans fit a cooler for the beach, a pool day or a tailgate. They also work for patio dinners and backyard cookouts. The tea character pairs well with grilled chicken, barbecue, burgers, fried foods and salty snacks. Lemon and peach styles go especially well with a summer salad or a charcuterie spread.