Alcopops are back! Sweet, refreshing and easy to drink. Whether you’re feeling nostalgic or trying one for the first time, we’ve rounded up the top 10 alcopops you need to add to your drinks list.
What is an alcopop?
A fruity, fizzy and fuss-free way to enjoy a drink. Alcopops are ready-to- drink alcoholic beverages that combine alcohol with fruit juice and sweet mixes, giving you a refreshing serve straight from the fridge.
Where did alcopops come from?
The name itself is a pretty simple recipe; alcohol + soda pop = alcopop. First appearing in Australia in 1993, these fruity favourites quickly took over the world, with Hooch bringing alcopops to the UK in 1995. And the rest is alcopop history.
Don’t know which alcopop to choose? Well, we have created a list based on our sales last year of the top 10 alcopops.
1. Lemon Hooch
Flavour: Lemon
ABV: 3.4%
Best for: Festivals and House Parties
Alternative Serve: Gooch – Add 25ml lemon gin into a glass with ice, add a squeeze of lemon and top with Lemon Hooch.
The OG alcoholic lemonade. Zingy, fizzy and still causing fun memories.
2. Reef Orange & Passionfruit
Flavour: Orange & Passionfruit
ABV: 3.4%
Best for: BBQs and Festivals
Alternative Serve: Green Frog Cocktail – Mix 1 bottle of Reef, 1 bottle of VK Blue, 1 bottle of VK Ice in a glass with ice.
Like finding your old iPod… Only this 2000s icon still tastes as good as you remember.
3. VK Black Cherry
Flavour: Black Cherry
ABV: 3.4%
Best for: Pre-drinks and Parties
Alternative Serve: Purple Rain Cocktail – Add ice to a glass then 25ml blue curacao and 25ml vodka. Fill half the glass with VK Black Cherry and top with VK Blue.
Cherry-picked for people who like their drinks full of flavour and refreshing.
4. VK Blue
Flavour: Mixed berries
ABV: 3.4%
Best for: Pre-drinks and Parties
Alternative Serve: Venom Cocktail – Add 1 bottle of VK Blue, 25ml vodka, 25ml Southern Comfort into a glass with ice and top with orange juice.
It’s not just a phase, the original alcopop from the 90s is here to stick around. The iconic blue mixed berries drink is bursting with flavour, made with triple distilled vodka.
5. VK Tropical
Flavour: Pineapple & Grapefruit
ABV: 3.4%
Best for: Pre-drinks and Parties
Alternative Serve: Tropical Colada – Blend 1 bottle of VK Tropical, 50ml malibu, coconut cream and crushed ice. Then serve with a pineapple lead and slice of kiwi.
Tropical vibes all year round. Get your paddling pools out because this alcopop brings the holiday to you.
6. Raspberry Hooch
Flavour: Raspberry & Lemon
ABV: 3.4%
Best for: Festivals and House Parties
Alternative Serve: Add 25ml raspberry gin into a glass with ice, add a squeeze of lime and top with Raspberry Hooch.
The raspberry remix of the OG Hooch, bursting with berry flavour.
7. VK Ice
Flavour: Zesty Lemon
ABV: 3.4% ABV
Best for: Laid back evenings and BBQs.
Alternative Serve: Green Frog Cocktail – Mix 1 bottle of Reef, 1 bottle of VK Blue, 1 bottle of VK Ice in a glass with ice.
VK Ice is the freezing cold zesty bestie, mixing lemon juice and triple distilled vodka for full-on refreshment.
8. Cherry Hooch
Flavour: Cherryade
ABV: 3.4% ABV
Best for: BBQs and House Parties
Alternative Serve: The Cherry Bomb Cocktail – Pour 50ml white rum into a glass with ice, add a squeeze of lime and top with Cherry Hooch.
The cherry upgrade your drinks fridge didn’t know it needed. A classic cherryade mixed with vodka.
9. Tropical Hooch
Flavour: Pineapple, Mango and Lime
ABV: 3.4% ABV
Best for: Hang outs and Parties
Alternative Serve: Tropical Hooch Sunrise – Mix 45ml dark spiced rum with 15ml grenadine in a glass with ice. Top with Tropical Hooch and a squeeze of lime.
For when your garden deserves beach bar energy. Tropical Hooch mixes pineapple, mango and lime for the ultimate tropical vibes.
10. VK Strawberry & Lime
Flavour: Strawberry & Lime
ABV: 3.4% ABV
Best for: House Parties and Hang Outs
Alternative Serve: Strawberry & Lime Twister Cocktail – Fill your glass with ice and add 50ml vodka and 25ml grenadine. Top with VK Strawberry & Lime and place a strawberry Twister ice lolly on top.
When life gives you strawberries and limes… You make VK. Mixed with triple distilled vodka for a tasty alcoholic pop.
Which one are you grabbing first? Whether you prefer tropical fruits, citrus, or berry flavours, there’s an alcopop for every taste. Our top picks have a mix of the iconic classics and unique delicious flavours. All ideal for parties, BBQs, festivals or a casual evening with friends.
