As a registered dietitian, though, I do not proactively recommendspiked seltzersto my clients.

This margarita-flavored hard seltzer is tequila-free, and instead contains the alcohol created by the fermentation of cane sugar.

You know how your head feels after you drink low-quality booze instead of quality options?

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You are better off making yourself a skinny margarita and leaving these cans on the grocery shelf.

Greater ABV means more calories from alcohol, which isn’t great if you are watching your waistline.

PRESS Premium Alcohol Seltzer

We know that most spiked seltzers are made with sugar.

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But the sugar is fermented, resulting in a low-sugar beverage.

PRESS seltzer contains 5 grams of sugar per serving.

These seltzers get their Sonic slushy flavor from “natural flavors,” with the specific ingredients not specified.

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