Spindrift reviews and discussion

4.4

88% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Authentic fruit-forward flavor profile
  • Clean, simple ingredient list
  • Refreshing, crisp carbonation mouthfeel
  • Versatile mixer for cocktails
  • Occasional bitter flavor aftertaste
  • Inconsistent flavor intensity batch-to-batch
  • Lighter, subdued carbonation levels
  • Some flavors taste sour or flat

Spindrift wins praise in reviews for tasting like real fruit—thanks to actual juice—delivering crisp, refreshing flavors such as Grapefruit, Raspberry Lime, Blood Orange Tangerine, and Half Tea & Half Lemon that many prefer over La Croix. However, reviewers flag inconsistencies: certain flavors (e.g., Mojito/Nojito, Peach Strawberry, some mango and pineapple) read sour, bitter, or flat, carbonation can feel light, and flavor intensity varies by batch, leaving some wanting a bolder or less tart profile.

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695 reviews and posts

  • Love, love, love Spindrift. The perfect ratio of juice and sparkle. I've tried almost all of their flavors - all delicious!

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  • This product is Bobby Approved. It uses real juice so you have to like the flavor of the juice. I like the pineapple one the most.

  • Love Spindrift, I think they have great and unique flavors with a bit stronger taste than La Croix. Personal faves include Pineapple (polarizing and not for everyone, but it grew on me), and the half tea half lemon sparkling water flavors.

  • I actually don't get the hype at all! I find them unpleasant. I'd much rather reach for a normal sparkling water.

  • I like all of the unique flavors Spindrift has to offer!

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    more variety packs :)

  • Tasty! Makes me feel healthier when I drink it. Still sometimes more sugar than I would like.

  • I've never found another seltzer like Spindrift. It's almost like a cross between seltzer and juice because it uses real fruits, which gives it both color and more intense flavor. Initially I found the flavor almost overpowering but I've warmed up to it over time and now I love it. Appreciate how well it is merchandised - can find it in many NYC bodegas, Sweetgreens, supermarkets, etc.

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    I wish it retailed at a more accessible price point. Would love even more retail presence :)

  • My fav brand of sparkling water :) I'll get to the point here. I love that Spindrift uses real squeezed fruit to flavor their sparkling water. I got really tired of seeing 'natural flavoring' on my sparkling waters (like what does that even mean, can you just be transparent and tell me what it is?!). Spindrift gets right to it. Carbonated water and some squeezed fruit. No sugar. No other additives. No 'natural flavor'. I have this on a subscription program and usually get variety packs, unless my local Target is running a sale. My fav flavors are Grapefruit and Pink Lemonade. You can't go wrong with any flavor :)

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    Honestly, nothing. I love y'all. (Maybe more experimental flavors would be cool! Maybe a jalapeño lime?!)

  • I like sparkling water a lot and I think spindrift is one of my favorite brands. Their flavors are always great, they have a clean look and good ingredients. Plus the price is pretty on par with others.

  • My absolute favorite seltzer. It feels much more flavorful than some other "essenced" brands, yet the added fruit juice adds nearly no sugar/calories. It's honestly replaced soda for me, which is a huge plus!

  • Pretty good! I’ve bought a 6-pack or two on occasion from Trader Joe’s. These are a good drink for dinner parties with friends, or to bring on a picnic in the summer. I’m not obsessed but they are a reliable drink most people enjoy.

  • My house doesn't feel complete without a couple cases of these! They solve everything that people complain about when it comes to Lacroix—the fruit flavor is pronounced and feels natural, but the waters don't feel like fruit soda. Instead, they feel fresh and hydrating. Such a perfect treat. Iced tea with lemon, raspberry lime, and strawberry lemonade are the best.

  • Honestly one of the best sparkling water brands out there. They taste like actual fruit with just the right amount of carbonation, one of my favorite treats.

  • Spindrift is my favorite non alcoholic drink - I love the variety of flavors, the low sugar content and natural ingredients. The grape flavor is top tier, and can't wait to see what they come out with next.

  • There are a lot of canned sparkling drinks on the market right now, and sometimes the presence of something simple is comforting. I’ve enjoyed every flavor I’ve tried, and love the addition of real fruit

  • I wanted to like this but it tasted like lime juice mixed with sparkling water. Maybe because that’s what it is. It was too sour for me.