It wasn't until I had already poured this for my picture that I realized I was supposed to pour it over ice. Do not fear, dear reader, for I have added ice before actually commencing the review. This is, predictably, in a multi-pack, so I will endeavor to be more conscientious with future beverages. I assume that pouring this over ice will change the beverages taste and texture. I will likely use in the future.
I think I've only ever seen frozen daiquiris before, and this is not one of those. The beverage has the viscosity of a Kool-Aid or maybe a Gatorade. I expected it to be more syrupy before having the ice added. Inevitably, the ice is just going to water it down. Still, the very red beverage looks almost festive, and I think that is the vibe that most people who order a daiquiri are going for. The aroma is strawberries over very light limes. It actually smells very good.
I'm not really a rum guy, but I do know what rum tastes like. As a result, I can taste a vague rum underneath the strawberry and lime. The can says that it's from the Caribbean, and I assume that's good. Conversely, I assume that stuff that they would source locally in Canada would not be good. I don't think I could tell the difference between the two. As a sip, it's pretty straightforward, fairly mild, and pretty bland. The 7% alcohol is certainly not overwhelming, and I can understand why people would choose this over something like a white claw or similar.
I generally make it a habit not to gulp mixed drinks. I'm not sure if you're supposed to or not. It seems uncouth to do it, though. As a result, I continue with sipping the beverage, and it becomes cloying very quickly. At the same time, the sweetness does not seem to overcome the alcohol for very long, and the alcohol starts to get a little grating. I suppose, with enough full glasses of daiquiri, you aren't really going to care about either of those two things.
2.0/5