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‘Sounds weird, tastes incredible’: the best seltzers for summertime refreshment, tested

Low-cal, crisp and fruity, these are our expert’s favourite non-alcoholic and hard seltzer cans to pop in your bag this summer • I tried 75 low- and no-alcohol drinks: here are my favourites Since White Claw disrupted the drinks-in-tins category with its UK arrival in 2020, hard seltzers have continued to grow in popularity. Loved by celebrities, festival-goers and commuters alike, these alcoholic sparkling waters ar

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Joanne Gould
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Summer food and drink
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Low-cal, crisp and fruity, these are our expert’s favourite non-alcoholic and hard seltzer cans to pop in your bag this summer • I tried 75 low- and no-alcohol drinks: here are my favourites Since White Claw disrupted the drinks-in-tins category with its UK arrival in 2020, hard seltzers have continued to grow in popularity. Loved by celebrities, festival-goers and commuters alike, these alcoholic sparkling waters ar
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    ‘Sounds weird, tastes incredible’: the best seltzers for summertime refreshment, tested

    Low-cal, crisp and fruity, these are our expert’s favourite non-alcoholic and hard seltzer cans to pop in your bag this summer • I tried 75 low- and no-alcohol drinks: here are my favourites Since White Claw disrupted the drinks-in-tins category with its UK arrival in 2020, hard seltzers have continued to grow in popularity. Loved by celebrities, festival-goers and commuters alike, these alcoholic sparkling waters ar

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