You see those colored soda look-alikes in the liquor aisle? That’s the one. That’s Alcopop. Don’t feel lost, we’re going to get into the details about this punch-of-a-drink in this blog. So take a seat, pop the lid off, and bottoms up!
What Is Alcopop?
Alcopops are alcoholic beverages that taste sweet like soft drinks. Another way to define an alcopop would be they’re ready-to-drink cocktails. You wouldn’t be waiting for the bartender to mix it up for you, instead just say the name and he’ll place the bottle in front of you. Mind you, it’s still alcohol so don’t go chugging down the bottles like soft drinks. An alcopop may contain approximately 4.5% ABV.
A Peak In The Past
Alcopops entered the alcohol scene in the 1980s, and since then have gained a fair amount of popularity, especially among teenagers. Alcopop is the middle ground between the strong tonics like vodka and milder beverages like beer. Naturally, their bright colors and sweetened persona made them the perfect drink for teens just entering adult life, and eager to try alcohol.
Due to its comparatively low alcohol content and sweet taste, its consumption among the teenagers increased. While it was a boost in sales and good for the alcopop brands, it did lead to some questions and allegations. Oops, glory with a story. The Guardian said the ‘epidemic’ of alcopops had convinced the teenagers into binge drinking. The news spread and the sales of alcopops went down for a bit. But it never stopped; they just had to lay low for a while. Today, the category of alcopops are making their comeback in this thriving new world of alcohol.
Alcopops You Should Try
If you don’t enjoy the bitter and strong taste of alcohol, alcopops are for you. These are some popular alcopops for you if you’re just entering this fizzy world. We hope you enjoy this buzz like we did!
BEAT
BEAT is an Indian brand created by two young spirited lads who wished to bring their touch to the Indian alcohol industry. This brand is all about bottling up some of the finest blends of flavors and enjoying the new era of cocktails. The era where you no longer have to waste time going through the hassle of making a cocktail.
BEAT currently offers four flavors –
1. Mojito Classic Mint Wine: a delicious blend of mint and lime
2. Cranberry Blast Wine: mix of mint with refreshing cranberries
3. Orange Cinnamon Wine: blend of citrusy orange and woody cinnamon
4. Watermelon Crush Wine: made with fruity and refreshing watermelon
Bacardi Breezer
Bacardi Breezer is an alcoholic beverage spiced up with various fruity flavors. To quote Bacardi itself – “Find your fruity fling”, and choose the one with which you zing! Bacardi has a range of flavors available in this category and every single one of them looks more yummy than the next. Some of these variations are Zingy Lime, Fresh Apple, Exotic Jamaican Passion (passionfruit flavored), Tangy Cranberry, Ripe Mango, and Zesty Orange.
Smirnoff Ice
Smirnoff Ice is a malt beverage like beer, bottled up with some juicy flavors. And you won’t believe, they’ve got 18 flavors! They have a Smirnoff Ice Original to enjoy on any random evening, and a Smirnoff Ice Screwdriver if you’re looking for something citrusy. One of our personal favorites is Smirnoff Ice Red, White, and Berry which is a combination of citrus, cherry, and blue raspberries – perfect to enjoy while you watch the movie Red, White and Royal Blue. There are many more flavors but you can go find them for yourselves!
Kingfisher Buzz
Kingfisher Buzz is also a malt based beverage, similar to Smirnoff Ice. With an already soaring reputation in India, it didn’t take much for people to grab this new version of Kingfisher. They offer fresh flavors for their beverage like lychee and berry.
Summing Up
Talking about these delicious fruity drinks has now got us thirsty, so we’re off to get some alcopops. You too need to keep aside your regular drinks for a while, and try this new version of alcohol. Alcopops are the new life of the party, and if you’re planning a sweet cocktail meet, this is exactly what you need. You won’t even need to wash any glasses after this celebration. How convenient!
FAQs
1. How much alcohol is in alcopops?
The average amount of alcohol in an alcopop is 4.5% ABV.
2. Are alcopops high in sugar?
Yes, alcopops are high in sugar and calories. A small bottle of alcopop can contain approximately 15 gms of sugar.
3. What does ABV mean?
ABV means ‘Alcohol By Volume’.
4. Is Breezer an alcopop?
Yes, Breezer is an alcopop with alcohol content of 4.8% ABV.
5. Is beer stronger than a Breezer?
Beer has more alcohol content than Breezer, so yes, it is stronger than Breezer.
