Why Spindrift's low-sugar seltzers are a find

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“Taste is everything,” say the fizzmasters at Spindrift. And do they deliver!

Why Spindrift seltzers are low in sugar

Spindrift has a simple strategy for pumping out lightly carbonated drinks that are low in sugar and loaded with flavor: Squeeze in (a little) fruit.

Each 12 oz. can of Spindrift has just enough fruit juice and/or purée (around 1 to 2 tablespoons) to taste like, well, fruit. And you can count the ingredients on one hand.

Unlike AHA, Bubly, Waterloo, and other zero-calorie sparkling waters that get their fruity essence from “natural flavors,” a fruit-you-can-taste approach means Spindrift has calories and sugar...but not much. How does 5 to 20 calories and 0 to 3 grams of sugar sound?

Some of Spindrift’s refreshing flavors:

Island Punch. Spindrift’s take on a Hawaiian “POG” (passion fruit, orange, guava) is paradise in a can.
Half Tea & Half Lemon. Lightly fizzy iced lemon tea.
Grapeade. A hint of grape-y Concord juice turns sparkling water into grape juice for adults.
Lemon. Just water, bubbles, and lemon. So refreshing.
Raspberry Lime. A lip-smacking combo that can double as a mocktail at your next backyard BBQ.

When it comes to everyday hydrating, nothing beats water...free from the tap. But for something special, Spindrift (or any other flavored seltzer) crushes soda.

More low-sugar seltzers and other drinks

For more healthy low-sugar drinks, check our guide to 6 great-tasting drinks with less sugar (or none). These low-calorie finds are unsweetened or sweetened with a splash of fruit juice or (safe) stevia extract: