The Cutwater Flavor That Outshines All Others By Miles

Many ready-to-drink cocktails are to be found on the market, with liquor brand Cutwater a longtime favorite. Originally started inside San Diego's famed Ballast Point brewery, the brand now produces dozens of canned cocktails, utilizing various spirit bases to produce many flavors. Peruse the selection — which encompasses everything from various fruited margaritas to banana mudslides and chocolate espresso — and making a choice can feel difficult.

Conveniently, our own Food Republic reviewer tried and ranked 10 Cutwater flavors, assessing which Cutwater cocktails shine. Their best-rated choice? The Vodka Mule, a drink they noted outshone the competition by miles. Made with Cutwater's own distilled vodka mixed with ginger beer and lime flavors, our reviewer found the drink a perfect mix of aromatic and zest, making it oh so drinkable.

Clocking in at a measured 7% ABV (other Cutwaters can sneak up to a stiffer 13% ABV), the beverage will certainly get a buzz going, but not overwhelm. Flavor-wise, this pairs well with ginger's spice, making it a drink with some heat, but not one that's overly bold. It's a balanced product that wins over other consumers, too; "The [Moscow] mule is dangerously good," noted a Reddit user. "If you're a fan of Vodka Mules or Moscow Mules, I feel like it nailed it," stated a TikTok reviewer, adding that the ginger flavor packs a flavorful punch. So next time you're browsing Cutwater's offerings, keep this can in mind.

Packaged or made from scratch, a classic Moscow Mule cocktail boasts a terrific balance. Despite meshing together sweet, sour, and spicy flavors, the drink remains approachable, especially when served cold. Some of Cutwater's extra-boozy and flavorful offerings are a touch overwhelming; our reviewer ranked the Pumpkin Spice White Russian and Long Island Iced Tea (both 13% ABV) last in the roundup. So when looking for other Cutwater cocktails to sample, look for cans with balanced flavor akin to the Mule's.

For instance, the brand's Gin Collins – made with in-house distilled gin and lemon — draws similar reviews to the Vodka Mule. "It's got a nice limey flavor or lemony flavor ... This feels like summer in a cup," noted one YouTube reviewer. "Good for what it is[:] a sweet gin and sparkling lemonade in a can," added a Redditor.

Want to try out another tasty ginger beer mixer? Look out for Cutwater's Vodka Transfusion, flavored with grape flavors and ginger beer. "It tastes like Grape Kool-Aid," cited an Instagram reviewer, who rated the can a 9 out of 10. So when it comes to Cutwater flavors, no need to overcomplicate it — reach for the brand's classically flavored vodka and gin offerings.