The latest alcohol craze, spiked spirits and seltzers, is taking The Hamptons by storm. Here are the best ones to clink with all summer long.
1. RAMONA
Award-winning sommelier Jordan Salcito envisioned an organic, high-quality wine spritz. This portable, organic beverage meets Salcito’s expectations, with its unrivaled quality and taste. The natural, low-calorie flavors include ruby grapefruit, blood orange, Meyer lemon, sparkling rosé and dry grapefruit. For those who could not take the annual vacation to Italy this summer, this drink mentally transports its sippers to the region.
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2. PRESS
As one of the most delicious spiked seltzer brands, PRESS differentiates itself with its lead in taste. The female-founded and female-owned brand is committed to a flavor-forward approach, racking up awards nationally for its quality. Pear-chamomile, lingonberry-elderflower, pineapple-basil and apple-cinnamon all burst with flavors in the Select variety pack, while blackberry-hibiscus, grapefruit-cardamom, lime-lemon grass and pomegranate-ginger are fan-favorites featured in the Signature variety pack.
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3. TALKHOUSE ENCORE
Not only does the prized Stephen Talkhouse know how to have a good night, but its liquor expertise has enabled it to launch a hot new beverage. Talkhouse Encore, a Stephen Talkouse special, is made with real fruit juice, sparkling water and other natural flavors. The starter pack includes two real vodka and tequila options, with flavors of vodka soda lime, vodka soda cranberry, blood orange tequila and grapefruit tequila. Besides its own venue, Talkhouse Encore is available at other Hamptons gems, including Rosie’s, Bostwick’s and The Tavern.
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4. MONTAUK HARD SELTZER LEMONADE
From the fan-favorite Montauk Brewing Company comes Montauk Hard Seltzer Lemonade, a refreshing, all-natural drink with zero sugar. Available in four flavors, including original lemonade, pink lemonade, blueberry lemonade and strawberry lemonade, this drink was made to promote good health and vibes. Launched in time for the summer of 2021, sip this refreshment by the sea or beach for delicious taste and a worry-free waist.
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5. VIDE
New York natives and co-founders Ryan Laverty and Sal Campisi launched VIDE out of a passion for a high-quality, transparent hard seltzer drink. The brand steers clear of artificial sweeteners and utilizes real vodka and tequila in its ready-to-drink beverages. The drinks are 5% ABV, contain zero sugar and carbs, are 99 calories, gluten-free and only contain three simple ingredients. Some of the delicious lightly carbonated flavors include watermelon vodka soda, cranberry vodka soda, peach vodka soda, mango vodka soda, grapefruit tequila soda and pineapple tequila soda. Zero sugar and carbs and gluten-free, these drinks provide every crowd with a newfound appreciation for spiked drinks.
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6. DUNE ROAD HARD SELTZER
Last summer, Westhampton Beach Brewing Company released a spiked seltzer line to make the beach day that much better. This local brew comes in four sweet flavors, including pina colada, Sex on the Beach, Island Punch and mojito. These drinks can even be picked up at the local tasting room in Westhampton, making it way too easy to crack one open. Its playful and well-designed packaging will be spotted at every beach from Westhampton to Montauk this summer.
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7. POMPETTE
Sports Illustrated swimsuit model and Hamptons magazine cover star Kate Bock knows a good spiked seltzer when she sees one. As chief brand officer of Pompette, she has promoted health and wellness while enjoying a celebratory drink. Blended with imported alcohol and natural flavors such as cucumber-lime, rosé-hibiscus, lemon-mint and clementine-berry and now available in grapefruit-bergamot, these drinks are only 40 calories with less than 2 grams of sugar per 6 ounce serving. Drink and look well with this beverage in hand all summer.
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Photography by: PHOTO: BY CARSON LATIMER
