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.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

325 reviews and posts

  • I liked the taste overall but it was a little sour for my taste. I hoped there would be a more cardamon taste which is why I bought this flavor.

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  • Avec was delicious! I really enjoyed having it on its own because the flavor was so good.

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  • Even though this product is a mixer to mix with alcohol, I chill it in the fridge and drink over ice without mixing anything and it tastes amazing. It’s a nice crisp, cold, refreshing pick me up for late afternoon when I’m at work. And, despite being good on their own, I have found that Avec has been such a great alternative to sugary or boring mixers and will is also excellent with both zero proof and regular spirits. Highly recommend this product!

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  • I am generally not a fan of any low sugar fruity beverages to mix with my alcohol as they are usually too fake and artificial tasting. However, these Grapefruit and Pomelo drinks from AVEC are a game changer. The flavor was light and crisp and tasted almost like I was getting a freshly squeezed cocktail from my an exotic beach restaurant. I loved the fact that these are portable and so easy to crack open and add alcohol to while at any event. I picture having these readily available for my next pool party or sports tailgate!

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  • A nice focused amount of fizzy bubbles, not overpowering. Unique and thoughtful flavor pairings that aren't overdone in the sector. Would try more flavors! I would like a larger size option

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  • This was tasty! I tried the Fuji apple and cardamom. It tasted a lot like a low sugar ginger beer, but slightly more complex. Great on its own!

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  • I had the mango passionfruit. I don't drink alcohol so I had it straight - very good on its own. It's not as sugary as other mixers like Q, it's just like a flavored seltzer.

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  • Best for mocktails and also for prepared drinks for a nice evening with friends. I enjoyed my spicy mango perfect combo with some tequila.

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  • Love the availability, the quality, and the unique flavors available. Great alternative to the usual NA beverages offered, which tend to be too sweet and not have interesting flavors. I definitely recommend

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  • Great drinks with fun pleasure! I don't do alcohol but these are a great bevy nonetheless. :) Would recommend! That said, I hope that they make some more less acidic flavors (eg not fruit) in the future because I care about my teeth!

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  • Delicious sparkling beverage that I ended up enjoying entirely on its own, not mixed with alcohol -- although that was my intention! I found the Fuji Apple and Cardamom flavor to be crisp and taste great, with the right balance of apple and spices. The perfect amount of sweetness for a solo beverage, which is even better if you're mixing with alcohol and want to tweak the flavors, IMO.

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  • I found Avec at my local Wegmans in four different flavors and tried the Apple & Cardamom flavor because it felt right for the season (thinking I would mix it with whiskey for a holiday drink). So far, I've only tried it alone and found it to be quite refreshing and not too sweet. My 14-year-old agreed with me. I like the variety of flavors and that it's not super-sweet or incredibly carbonated. The packaging is stylish, and as a French teacher, I appreciate the product name. As someone who doesn't drink that much alcohol or soda, it feels like a bit of a splurge, but a worthy one. This is something I would bring as a hostess gift or to have around for guests.

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  • I'm doing dry December and these are a nice, tasty alternative to alcohol! I tried the grapefruit and pomelo - it's fun and refreshing! I am really trying to cut down on sugar, so I do wish that the sugar content was even lower than it already is, but at least it's just from the fruit juice itself.

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  • Really enjoyed this drink on its own - it’s like a sparkling water with a bit more flavor. I thought it was pretty good as a mixer but since there’s no sugar it doesn’t completely mask the taste of the alcohol! Still tasted pretty good - I mixed mine with vodka

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  • Interesting flavor and pairs well with tequila. I didn't give it 5 stars because I had to go super out of my way to get it at a store near me.

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  • This is really the first NA cocktail I’ve tried and it was so good! I drank it plain and honestly, it kind of tasted and felt like I was drinking an alcoholic cocktail. I plan on mixing my next one with some vodka or gin, but I really don’t even think these need alcohol added.

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  • I got Avec for free through a promo and really enjoyed it! I tried the Jalapeño Blood Orange flavor and it was delicious. Great substitute for a spicy margarita.

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  • I mixed Avec's Jalapeno and Blood Orange soda with vodka, and it hit all the right flavor notes--lightly sweet, a spicy but not unbearably spicy and fizzy tingle, and a refreshing citrus zing. And while enjoyed it, I don't know if I could drink more than one can at a time. Which is probably not a bad thing, given that one small can costs more than my usual grandiose bottle of soda water.

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  • I picked these up for a halloween party and they were pretty good! I was only able to get the blood orange and jalapeno one, which was citrus-y and had some heat to it. I'd love to try the ginger one and the yuzu lime one. I liked that they were a good mixer but also good on their own for those that dont drink.

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  • I liked it and my sister really enjoyed it! I used it as a mixer. I tried the pomegranate one but I will try other flavors.