When it comes to the best LaCroix flavors, things get pret-ty subjective pretty quickly. In general, everyone has flavors they prefer more than others. Some people gravitate towards citrus fruits, others like tropical flavors, and some people drink their own pee, so, you know, to each their own.
But what makes a LaCroix flavor good? The way I see it, the best LaCroix flavors should be refreshing, they should be discernibly different from similar flavors, and, ideally, they don’t taste like lab-developed amalgams of chemical compounds. And although the classics are great, I personally think certain flavors should get props for creativity…if they work. I know, I know. There’s a whole meme about how LaCroix doesn’t taste much like anything at all, but the best LaCroix flavors will keep you sipping, even if it’s kind of like a fruit is whispering to you from another room, or whatever. After two separate taste tests, here’s our take on the best flavored LaCroix.
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- Orange
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Ever wonder what orange Jell-O or orange soda would taste like if it was sugar free, by which I mean free of any sweeteners whatsoever? Well, that’s what Orange LaCroix is like. And it’s good! Not as good as Tangerine (which we’ll get to in a moment), but if you’re not hell-bent on getting a zesty, fresh citrus flavor because maybe you gravitate more toward orange Hi-C than an orange orange, then I think you’re going to really like this flavor. A lot of the best LaCroix flavors are citrus-inspired—this just happens to be the least citrusy of the bunch.
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- Peach-Pear
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This is one of the flavors that scored creativity points for me. Peach-Pear kind of seems like it would have been a Bath & Body Works fragrance in the late ‘90s (I mean, maybe it was?), but it works as a sparkling water, too. Weirdly, LaCroix doesn’t have a straight-up peach flavor (Waterloo does and I personally love it, even if it didn’t make our ranking of the best Waterloo flavors), but the peach flavor comes through nicely and melds well with the pear flavor. There’s a lot of perceived sweetness here, so it’s the best flavor of LaCroix if you’re looking for something that feels like a treat.
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- Beach Plum
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I’ll be honest: I thought “Beach Plum” was a made-up thing. Maybe even play on the phrase “beach bum.” But no! Beach plums are as real as you and me, and while I have no idea what they taste like, this is one of the best LaCroix flavors, so there you have it. It’s very punchy tasting. If fizzy fruit punch water sounds good to you, try this. Beautiful can design, too.
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- Pasteque (Watermelon)
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Given that LaCroix is based in Wisconsin rather than France (I’m saying that with a long, soft A), the fact that they call their watermelon sparkling water “Pasteque” comes off as more than a little hoity-toity. But this LaCroix flavor is so refreshing and so drinkable that I’ll let it slide. It sort of marries fake watermelon flavor and real watermelon flavor, so I can see it appealing to people in both the Watermelon Jolly Rancher and fresh watermelon paleta camps. This is the best LaCroix flavor for Fourth of July barbecues, long days at the beach, and, why the hell not, upsettingly cold winter days when you need to be reminded that summer will return and life won’t be a nightmare forever.
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- Coconut
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Coconut may be the most controversial LaCroix flavor. I truly hated it when I first tried it. Like, who wants to drink something that tastes like fizzy suntan lotion? But then I just kept drinking it because one of my friends always has it in his fridge and it grew on me like a little tropical-flavored fungus. This is an excellent sip on a hot day. It’s beachy and refreshing and mild and almost feels more thirst quenching than other flavors, just because we know coconuts are magical that way. Even if you’ve hated this in the past, consider giving it another shot.
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- Tangerine
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We did a head-to-head taste-off between Tangerine LaCroix and Orange LaCroix, and the Tangerine came out on top. The tangerine flavoring has that rounder, sweeter, softer quality that differentiates tangerines from oranges. I put in my notes that Tangerine LaCroix tastes “smaller” than Orange LaCroix. I know what that means, and that’s all that matters.
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- Pamplemousse
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I couldn’t make a list of the best LaCroix flavors without including the granddaddy of them all, now could I? This ubiquitous citrus flavor was voted most popular and most likely to succeed in high school, and it has indeed grown into a successful well-liked adult with lots of friends and a loyal fanbase. It’s a classic for a reason.
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- Passionfruit
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This LaCroix flavor smells kind of like a Victoria’s Secret body splash from the early ‘00s (and that’s coming from someone who worked at Victoria’s Secret in the early ‘00s), but it tastes surprisingly good. It’s very bright and fruity. Is it accurate? That I couldn’t tell you, but it sure is refreshing, and that’s what the best LaCroix flavors should be.
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- Lime
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The last time we ranked LaCroix flavors, Lime took the top spot—but this time around there was an upset! Still, Lime LaCroix is great and it’s really, really close to being the best LaCroix flavor. To me this tastes like a good seltzer with a squeeze of real lime juice. It’s bright and refreshing and also happens to pair very nicely with liquor—vodka, gin, and even whiskey. And it’s a crowd pleaser. If you have a 12-pack of this flavor in your fridge, no one is going to complain.
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- Lemon
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I know, I know. Lemon LaCroix. Snooze alert, right? Well, slap yourself awake and hear me out: Lemon LaCroix is good. Better than Lime LaCroix, even (and we really like Lime LaCroix). The lemon flavor is tart and authentic. This is a really excellent mixer with pretty much any booze and a good all-purpose LaCroix to have in the fridge to drink on its own, too. Oh and if you’re ever in a situation where you have to choose between Lemon and Limoncello, opt for Lemon. (I stand by our assessment: Limoncello is too weird!)
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