First sip is syrupy sweet. It tastes like frozen ice cone syrup with some kind of slight alcohol or antifreeze added. But, that twinge is pretty minor compared to the syrup. The syrup is definitely supposed to be a kind of citrus, but it has quite a bit of sugar added. I'm not sure I can even judge the consistency with this much sugar added to it. Let's try the swig, like you pound a Dew!
Tip-in is citrus syrup - cold and sweet to the point of causing my cheeks to pucker. The middle rolls in with a dampening of the sweetness and a heightening of the citrus. It is the middle, I think, that brings out the best of the beverage, and it is not bad at all. The finish is a bit of tartness followed by that alcoholic sting.
Bottom Line: Not as sweet as some apple ciders I've had, I guess, and if you're looking for a candy-like beverage made for adults, this might be a good alternative.
2.75/5