By Rachel Feinblatt By Rachel Feinblatt | July 31, 2024 | Food & Drink, Food & Drink Feature, Features, Feature, Food & Drink, Featured,
Canned cocktails and spritzes are all the buzz in the Hamptons. Here are our favorite ones to clink to and with on the East End.
Sprinter is the ultimate sunset sip
BETTY BOOZE
Betty Booze’s sparkling tequila with smoky pineapple.
Blake Lively launched Betty Buzz and Betty Booze ardently to treat what we drink with the same seriousness as the food we consume. This venture—available in both alcoholic (Betty Booze) and nonalcoholic (Betty Buzz) options—takes a twist on producing straightforward, enjoyable beverages that are crafted from superior ingredients. Elevating the typical spritz with a twist of alcohol, Betty Booze ensures its products meet a high-quality standard by carefully developing homemade recipes for its sparkling tequila and sparkling bourbon infusions. bettybooze.com
LOVERBOY
Led by Summer House star and CEO Kyle Cooke, Loverboy caters to those seeking guilt-free ingredients still packed with flavor in their drink choices. This buzzy beverage brand boasts zero sugar and 90 calories, formulated with a blend of organic brewed tea, botanicals, juices and monk fruit. To further enhance its appeal, Loverboy includes spritzes, cocktails and hard teas, where mango peach, espresso martini and strawberry lemonade, among other tasty flavor profiles, provide a tasty experience without compromising on ingredient quality. drinkloverboy.com
MONTAUK HARD SELTZER
Montauk Brewing Company offers a range of hard seltzers that cater to various preferences. Their styles include zero-sugar options with refreshing flavors like pink lemonade, original lemonade, mixed berry and lemon lime. The Sunny Side Mix pack offers something exciting for every palate. The company’s seltzers are presented as a natural choice for those looking to enjoy a refreshing beverage. Elevate the happy hour experience with a visit to its taproom, which features outdoor seating and views of Montauk. montaukbrewingco.com
MONTAUKILA TEQUILA SODA
Montaukila is making waves in the local beverage scene, entering the canned cocktail scene for the first time ever with two buzzy flavors that are “tequila soda, but better.” Offering a refreshing twist on the classic tequila soda, the lineup features inviting options like the traditional margarita lime and the spicy habanero lime, providing both classic and bold flavors. Simple yet flavorful, these 100% agave azul tequila ready-to-drink beverages can be enjoyed straight from the can or served over ice with a hint of lime. montaukila.com
SIPMARGS
SipMARGS flavors
SipMARGS has introduced a line of canned margaritas that caters to the health-conscious yet flavor-seeking sipper on the East End. With a formulation developed by a team boasting a century of combined experience in the liquor trade, these margaritas are crafted to provide an authentic taste. Available in five distinct flavors—spicy, coconut, classic, mango and mezcal—each variation promises a unique sipping experience. sipmargs.com
SPRINTER
Run, don’t walk—Kylie Jenner introduces a new wave of canned cocktails with her ready-to-drink vodka soda. Feast your eyes on Sprinter, which combines real fruit juice, premium vodka and sparkling water in four distinct flavors: black cherry, peach, grapefruit and lime. With a focus on quality ingredients and true-to-fruit flavors, this bold and juicy beverage is 100 calories, 4.5% ABV and gluten-free, with no added sugars. drinksprinter.com
SPRITZ SOCIETY
Spritz Society is a premium canned cocktail company born out of the communities of founders Ben Soffer, Claudia Oshry, Jackie Oshry and Zach Weinreb, and built by entrepreneur Jake Lewin. Flavors include blood orange, grapefruit, lemon, peach, pineapple, passion fruit and pink lemonade—each selected with input from the brand’s engaged community. Clink to Claudia and Jackie’s summer shows at Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center and Spritz Society’s award-winning spritzers made with white wine and natural ingredients. spritzsociety.com
SURFSIDE
Surfside’s variety pack
Surfside has recently enhanced its product lineup by introducing a series of fruity vodka-based canned cocktails, perfect for enjoying on leisurely Hamptons beach days. These new offerings merge premium vodka with authentic iced tea and lemonade flavors, presenting a variety of new tastes, including raspberry lemonade, strawberry lemonade, black cherry lemonade, raspberry tea and green tea. Noncarbonated and with only 2 grams of sugar and 100 calories per serving, these drinks provide a light, refreshing option for warm summer occasions. drinksurfside.com
TALKHOUSE ENCORE
Inspired by acclaimed Amagansett hot spot Stephen Talkhouse, Ruby Honerkamp’s Talkhouse Encore boasts a line of spirits-based canned seltzers. These refreshments stand out for their genuine and fruit-forward flavors, embodying the character of their namesake with no added sugars or artificial flavorings. With the release of a variety pack, which includes a new iced tea and lemonade vodka soda alongside other selections, Talkhouse Encore not only pays homage to traditional refreshments but also introduces innovation into the expanding seltzer market. talkencore.com
TIP TOP PROPER COCKTAILS
In a leap from live music to the cocktail scene, former music industry insiders craft Tip Top Proper Cocktails, blending the rhythm of classic tunes with the zest of premium mixology. Leveraging their rich heritage of music festivals and in collaboration with cocktail maestro Miles Macquarrie, these cans encapsulate the essence of a professionally mixed beverage in the tranquility of your living room. We’ll clink to popular sips like an Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Negroni, margarita and more. tiptopcocktails.com
VIA CAROTA CRAFT COCKTAILS
Via Carota Craft Cocktails introduces a line of ready-to-serve drinks inspired by a popular West Village restaurant, aiming to bring the establishment’s ambiance and cocktail quality into homes. The collection is designed with aesthetics and convenience in mind, featuring a range of classic and sparkling cocktails such as the classic Negroni, Old Fashioned, espresso martini, Negroni Sbagliato, spritz and French 75. With options in individual bottles or packs, these cocktails offer a simplified yet sophisticated drinking experience for occasions beyond the bar setting. drinkviacarota.com
Photography by: SPRINTER PHOTO BY ETHAN GULLEY; PHOTOS COURTESY OF BRANDS