Spindrift reviews and discussion

4.4

88% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Natural ingredients transparency
  • Bright citrus-forward flavors
  • Pleasant, refined carbonation
  • Versatile cocktail mixer
  • Inconsistent flavor execution
  • Occasional bitter aftertaste
  • Gentle, subdued carbonation
  • Tart, juice-like profile

Spindrift earns strong reviews for delivering sparkling water that actually tastes like real fruit—thanks to its use of real juice, crisp carbonation, and clean ingredients—making it a standout versus La Croix and other “essenced” seltzers. However, reviews also flag inconsistencies: certain flavors read bitter, tart, or bland (notably lemon, mojito/Nojito, strawberry lemonade), the fizz can feel light for seltzer purists, and some dislike the juice-like profile or lingering aftertaste.

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696 reviews and posts

  • The best. Especially love the Raspberry Lime, Blackberry, and Pineapple flavors. Wish it was a little cheaper, but worth it.

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    My only gripe is WHY DON'T THE BOXES HAVE THE CUTOUT FOR CARRYING THEM EASILY. Every other canned drink has that little slot so you can slide your hand it. Spindrift used to have it and then inexplicably removed it??

  • Love the blood orange tangerine and the grapefruit. I'm dying to try the other flavors besides the Costco variety pack.

  • Sparkling water with a little bit of fruit juice. I have tried a few flavors and I am not a huge fan, but they are indeed natural flavors. The amount and texture of the bubbles are great.

  • These are good if you are a die hard fan of seltzer water. I had been trying to find one with more flavor and so many people recommended this brand and it was just OK.

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    I wish there was more flavor. Maybe it's just the nature of sparkling water but some brands get more "essence" in their flavor and this one was not.

  • light and refreshing with teeny tiny pieces of fruit, good on its own, or as a mixer for a cocktail

  • So yummy! I love the Pineapple one.

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  • This is the best flavored sparkling water ever. (Sorry, La Croix.)

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    Perfection in a can! The best natural flavoring, refreshing fizz, and clean/pretty design. I love every flavor & am (clearly) a bit obsessed.

  • I love Spindrift, hard to keep them stocked in my fridge! They have just the right amount of bubbles and I love that they just real fruit instead of artificial flavors.

  • I love Spindrift. I love that there are so many flavors to choose from and I can keep rotating through them. One of my coworkers and I will bring each other new flavors to try, just because we love them so much. They are the perfect lunch pairing, and a bright spot in my day!

  • These are very tasty sparkling waters with actual juice for the flavoring and sweetener. Very good.

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    They are not calorie free, so for me, I'll usually drink a flavored sparkling water instead, but these are really tasty and excellent for people who want the sweetness and taste of real juice.

  • Yummy flavors. There are better sparkling waters out there, but it's a pretty high-end option. Really pretty packaging.

  • Tried these for the first time during a backyard BBQ and was very impressed! I tried both the Raspberry Lime and Strawberry Lemonade flavors, and both were refreshing and delicious. Out of the two, I liked the Strawberry Lemonade more and had 2 cans. Pricing is very affordable and a great selection to have at a gathering.

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    I'd recommend purchasing a variety pack to get a taste of each flavor. These can be purchased at most retailers and on Amazon.

  • Tastes great, I feel like it has a bit more flavor than other sparkling waters but it's still not too sweet.

  • I'm in the camp that drinks bubbles on the daily. A lot of the flavored sparkling waters have an odd aftertaste or have a very manufactured flavor to me, which I don't get from these since they use splash of real fruit juice. My fav is the grapefruit.

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    I find the stronger and/or tart flavors to be more successful than the juices you could normally drink like pineapple which come off as watered down in the can.

  • flavors are subtle and bright.

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    love that it available at my corner store.

  • A staple. Always a good choice. Never my TOP choice, but solid.

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    Great balance of bubbles and flavor, wide range of options, always happy to see it in the fridge or at a party.

  • I looove these so much. The grapefruit flavor has the perfect tinge of flavor - it's really flavorful! Way more flavor than La Croix.

  • Really wanted to like these, but it’s my least favorite sparkling water brand that I’ve tried. There’s a distinct sour taste that lingers but it’s not pleasant (I usually love all things sour).

  • Fabulous taste, without the concerning ingredients of other sparkling water. Instead of relying on "essences" for flavor, they use real fruit. Big fan!

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    My favorite flavor is blackberry. I highly recommend!