We Tried the Sparkling V8 Bloody Mary in a Can

Love Bloody Marys but hate how flat they are? Well, Spritz Society and V8 have teamed up to give you your dream brunch drink: a sparkling Bloody Mary in a can. It’s not a joke. It’s not a stunt. It’s really V8 getting in on the craft canned cocktail game. 

Made with a white wine base, this canned Bloody Mary Spritz comes in at 4.8% ABV—around the same as a standard light beer. According to the Spritz Society website, there are just 10 ingredients in the can—but I can’t find a complete list of said ingredients. All I found out from the press release is that it’s made with white wine, spices, and “all natural ingredients inspired by V8’s classic tomato flavor.” As with so many packaged foods, it’s often best to just shrug and just take a sip. 

But what does said sip taste like? Read on for our official review.

New Boozy V8!

Spritz Society V8 Bloody Mary

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It smells like a V8, which is to say carroty and much sweeter than a standard Bloody. But the actual flavor of the Spritz leans much more savory than the aroma would have you think. It’s savory without being salty—like a tomato—with a definite kick of heat at the end.

Pros: This canned cocktail is unlike anything I’ve had before—and yet, it’s familiar. It’s a refreshing new take on a Bloody Mary. I love Bloodies, but sometimes, at brunch, I end up ordering a Mimosa or Bellini over a Bloody Mary because I want something crisp and thirst-quenching and I refuse to just drink some water. Bloodies are not typically thirst-quenching. But this sparkling Bloody Mary is. It still encapsulates the classic flavors of a Bloody Mary but also throws in some undertones of white wine and, of course, there are bubbles. It’s extremely strange but also extremely hard to stop drinking. And I have to commend the companies on not making it thick. Bloodies often have a soupy consistency and the idea of carbonated soup is abhorrent. They kept this sparkling Bloody very light. 

Cons: First of all, these Spritzes ain’t cheap. You can get a 4-pack on Spritz Society’s website for $25—and you have to buy two. And secondly, this sparkling Bloody Mary is just plain weird. Savory sparkling beverages are few and far between for a reason; it’s definitely an acquired taste. I don’t think this is for everyone, but it definitely is for me.

Credit: Liv Averett / Spritz Society

Rating:

7.5/10

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