Whether you call it a seltzer, hard seltzer, alcoholic water or a spiked seltzer, all refer to the latest drink offering in a can.
In short, seltzers are a combination of sparkling water, alcohol and fruit flavours, and are meant to be light in alcohol and low in calories.
Distell's ready-to-drink 440ml and 300ml offering, Vawter, is the perfect alternative to carb-loaded beer, heavy wines and excessively sweet cocktails.
It is a fine balance as your tongue is lightly tickled by the infused natural fruit flavours (grapefruit, cucumber and lemon & lime), gently caressed by the guilt-free dash of vodka (3.5% alcohol content) and kissed by the carbonated water.
Vawter is not for those who demand bold and punchy flavours — such as beer, wine, cocktail and spirits — but for those content with muted sensations. It's a bit like that small part of the population who claim to love a loud time but attend silent headphone parties, or those who are into the thrill of motorbikes only to purchase a trike.
I am almost certain that seltzers are about to create a new style of light refreshment for people who opt to embrace the ideals of moderation and conscious consumption.
Luckily, for those who want a bit more punch, seltzers can be enhanced by adding mouth party starters such as mint, thyme, shiso and even various berries.
Vawter Hard Seltzer costs R69.95 for the 440ml four-pack, while the 300ml six-pack retails for R79.95.
