AVEC reviews and discussion

4.3

78% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Natural ingredients, clean taste
  • Distinct, inventive flavor pairings
  • Light, refreshing carbonation
  • Low-sugar, guilt-free profiles
  • Occasionally weak flavor intensity
  • Bitterness in citrus varieties
  • Spice level inconsistently balanced
  • Doesn’t always complement dry spirits

AVEC impresses in reviews as a low-sugar mixer and standalone sparkler that tastes fresh, clean, and often “crisp,” with standout flavors like Jalapeño & Blood Orange, Yuzu & Lime, Grapefruit & Pomelo, Hibiscus & Pomegranate, and Fuji Apple & Cardamom. The brand’s unique, natural flavor pairings and balanced fizz win parties and mocktail hours, though multiple reviewers cite mild/underpowered flavor, occasional bitterness or strong spice, and note some flavors don’t hold up with dry spirits.

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325 reviews and posts

  • Great cocktail mixer made with fresh fruit juices. Very delicious and bold. The Yuzu and Lime flavor has a refreshing citrusy (limey) flavor. Perfect mixer for gin, vodka, tequila and Asian wine.

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  • Tasty canned mixer, but honestly nothing super special. Nice amount of carbonation, truly not very sweet (personally, I wish it was just a little sweet), good portion size, and fun flavors. I could see myself drinking this alone as a fancy seltzer, but it was a great pre-canned mixer that you can just add some alcohol to. I thought the blood orange jalapeño flavor was fun, very citrusy with a warming sensation similar to ginger and a slight savory note. The drink is not clear, has some natural color from the fruit juices. Would be great with tequila, but worked nicely with vodka.

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  • I got this as a freebie and I was really excited to try it and I was so disappointed. This is probably one of the most disgusting things I’ve ever tasted. I tried mixing it with other beverages and nothing saved it. I really wanted to like this.

  • I tried the 4 pack of Avec, Yuzu and lime flavor. I've never had Yuzu, as a fruit before but i felt that the taste was strong and bitter. This flavor was not my favorite. and it was very expensive. I only drink seltzer, water or herbal tea.

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  • Great packaging! Really eye catching, I saw it in the store when I wasn’t even looking for it. Tasty, added lots of ice, very refreshing. I’m looking forward to enjoying it in the summer.

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  • I recently tried this Fuji Apple & Cardamom AVEC non-alcoholic mixer and was pleasantly surprised with the depth of flavors these little cans have with it without adding alcohol. Kudos

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  • I only had on opportunity to try the grapefruit & pomelo drink as my liquor store doesn’t carry any of the other flavors. I drank it plain without mixing anything into it so that I could taste its real flavor. I could taste the bitter grapefruit and slight pepper in it. It fizzed right up when poured in the glass, but the look of fizz was more than the taste of fizz. I also noticed that it definitely was tastier the colder it was served. I look forward to adding it into other beverages, even cranberry juice for a nonalcoholic drink.

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  • I love the jalapeño blood orange flavor! This is a great alternative for those of us looking to make healthier lifestyle changes that still want to enjoy drinks in social situations. I’m definitely looking forward to trying the other flavors soon!

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  • First of all, the packaging is really cute, with fun colors and attractive flavors. The product itself has a nice and punchy flavor profile, and you can definitely tell that there's fresh juice. The label and ingredients indicate notes of black pepper and vanilla - the vanilla was present and pleasant, but I couldn't really taste the black pepper. This product seems to be marketed as an NA / cocktail replacer, which it can work as, but it's also just a nice drinkable soda or mixer. I tried it chilled as-is, and mixed with gin - both tasty! Price point seems a bit high for a 'soda' but more reasonable if you consider it a mixer or mocktail. My corner grocery carries several single-flavor 4 pack, but a variety pack would be nice to try. It's sparkly and NOT sweet, which to me is a win!

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  • Love that someone is finally doing clean mixers. I drink them as much by themselves as a fancy soda as I do mixed.

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    More flavors please!

  • I loved the grapefruit flavor with a bit of mezcal / tequila - it's like a healthier & easier paloma (my go-to cocktail)

  • This wasn't that great and expensive without a sale or promotion.

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  • Good fruity flavor, light on the bubbles and not too sweet. Tastes better when mixed rather than on its own.

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  • Tasty and tingly taste

  • Love to pair these with my Cordial Organics bitters. They make the perfect evening pick me up! I'm also happy that my local Spouts has them now.

  • I like these drinks! The flavors are different and interesting. I also like how you can drink them on their own or mix with a spirit. So convenient and tasty!

  • I tried mango and passion fruit- I think the price is nice and it tasted pleasant on its own or with mezcal (as the can suggested). The price is right, around $9 for a 4-pack. I did find myself wishing it was carbonated, but I am always a fan of sparkling over still beverages when it comes to fun drinks. Not sure if/when I would try it again. Some of the other flavors do sound more enticing and I might try with sparkling water.

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  • Yuzu and lime was good! I think it’ll be better with tequila or maybe mezcal!

    Received a free product from AVEC