Sometimes you want a quick go-to alcoholic beverage after work, before bed, or when hanging out with your friends on a warm summer evening. A new category of drinks called alcoholic ready-to-drink (ARTD) has come forth to fill that need, and Minute Maid, a company we all know for their juice, is leading the way with several unique ARTD offerings that include a range of spiked lemonades, spiked flavored wine cocktails, and spiked vodka punches. tried all ten spiked Minute Maid offerings to see what the fuss was about. As a full disclosure, I’m not a big drinker, but when I do have a drink at home, I usually choose premade mixed drinks (like these) or wine.
Minute Maid Spiked Strawberry Daiquiri
The smell of this strawberry daiquiri is very heavily artificial strawberry, with decently strong alcohol notes as soon as you pop open the can. My first sip featured a strong strawberry syrup taste profile that was so sweet it was too much for me, followed by an overwhelming alcohol taste. Since it tasted very unbalanced and I had several cans to spare, I set aside the first drink and grabbed a new one — but this time, I shook it first, hoping that would better distribute the flavors. Unfortunately, it didn’t, and it remained very unbalanced. This was disappointing since I’m a big fan of daiquiris in general.
The Minute Maid Spiked Strawberry Daiquiri comes in an eight-can variety pack featuring four total flavors in small mini can serving sizes at 13.9% alcohol by volume. Unfortunately, overall, I won’t purchase this again. Since this is such an unbalanced drink with a sickeningly sweet profile, I recommend sticking to a homemade strawberry daiquiri cocktail this summer instead.
Minute Maid Spiked Blue Hawaiian
The smell of this Minute Maid Spiked Blue Hawaiian was largely coconut, with the faintest hints of citrus and a strong, distinctly alcoholic smell. My first sip granted me a largely unbalanced profile, where the alcohol taste negated the creamy coconut and faint citrus notes. If what I normally look for in taste is an 80% flavor to 20% alcohol balance, this was more like a 50/50 situation. And, unfortunately, the alcohol here didn’t taste high-quality, but rather like cheap wine. The Minute Maid Spiked Blue Hawaiian is strong, coming in at 13.9% alcohol by volume, and is available in an eight-can variety pack alongside the Pina Colada, Strawberry Daiquiri, and Lime Margarita. Locally, I found individual mini cans for a little less than $8 each and 1.5-liter bottles for around $15. I wasn’t a big fan and wouldn’t buy or drink this again.
Minute Maid Spiked Lime Margarita
I want to preface this by saying margaritas are one of my favorite go-to drinks during the summer because they just taste like warm weather to me, so, of course, I was excited to try this ready-made option that I could potentially enjoy in the comfort of my own home without any mixing. Unfortunately, this drink just doesn’t hold up to my standards very well. There was a lime, salt, and wine taste that felt very unbalanced, although it did smell wonderful. For me and traditional margarita lovers, the main problem might be that this is swine-based rather than tequila-based. Overall, I just can’t recommend this and suggest you stick to crafting your classic margarita instead. (And, if you’ve never done that before, check out these excellent, detailed instructions on how to make a margarita.) However, if you do want to try it, the Minute Maid Spiked Lime Margarita is 13.9% alcohol by volume and is available in an eight-can variety pack. Locally in New Jersey, I also found individual cans for around $8 each and a 1.5L bottle for roughly $15.
Minute Maid Spiked Pina Colada
When I opened the can of this Minute Maid Spiked Pina Colada, there was a robust tropical smell of coconut with a big kick of tangy pineapple. My first sip offered a creamy coconut taste with hints of pineapple in a thin liquid with a light mouthfeel. Paired with this was a semi-heavy alcohol taste and an odd, defined flavor that I can’t quite put my finger on. Whatever the other taste was, it was very earthy and something I wasn’t expecting. Although this was slightly unbalanced, it wasn’t as bad as the other variety pack flavors.
Besides the variety pack, I was also able to find this locally in individual cans for around $8, as well as in a 1.5-liter bottle for around $15. One store online had a four-pack of cans for six dollars, although I can’t verify or guarantee everyone will have access to online liquor stores. That being said, this drink has 13.9% alcohol by volume. I wouldn’t personally buy this again because I don’t feel like it comes close to the real thing, and I’m honestly not a huge fan, anyway. If you are a big fan, I suggest making your homemade piña colada instead.
Minute Maid Spiked Classic Punch
The smell of this classic punch when popping open the lid was a light fruity aroma nearly identical to Minute Maid’s traditional fruit punch. And that ended up being indicative of the taste, which predominantly featured a sweet, fruity profile punctuated with tangy notes throughout and light tart undertones. Honestly, I couldn’t even tell there was alcohol in this based on taste alone — since this punch only contains 5% alcohol by volume (ABV), it’s not very strong, nd so this makes sense. The good news is that 5% ABV is a standard alcohol measurement, making it easy to track how much you’ve had to drink in a specific amount of time.
The Minute Maid Spiked Classic Punch comes in an eight-can variety pack featuring four flavors (which are all featured on this list). In my region (New Jersey), a variety pack costs about $15. Overall, I enjoyed the spiked classic punch and would consider occasionally getting the variety pack, although there were Minute Maid Spiked products I preferred more. However, I do think this cocktail would make an excellent party punch for your summer gathering.
Minute Maid Spiked Citrus Punch
The smell of this Minute Maid Spiked Citrus Punch was bright and fruity with strong notes of alcohol that, while robust, weren’t completely overpowering. Although there was a semi-strong alcohol taste with my first sip, it featured apredominantlyy citrus profile where orange shone through most. The flavor balance is mildly off, but not enough to ruin my enjoyment of the drink completely, which was a stark improvement over previous flavors I’d tasted before this one.
The Minute Maid Spiked Citrus Punch has 5% alcohol by volume and comes in an eight-can variety pack with the other spiked punches. Locally, this would cost about $15. Through an online liquor store, I did find this available in a single can for about $8. Because I like bright fruit flavors so much, I might consider purchasing this again. However, there’s still a mildly unbalanced flavor profile, so I’d probably stick to drinking something like one of the refreshing and fruity Simply Spiked Peach drinks instead.
Minute Maid Spiked Tropical Punch
Even though I wouldn’t personally purchase this Minute Maid Spiked Tropical Punch out of personal preference, this is where we start getting into the really good flavors on this ranking. The smell here is mildly alcoholic, which translates to the taste, where there are very light but distinct alcohol notes. However, it mostly tastes like Minute Maid’s standard tropical punch — there are tangy pineapple notes, bright citrus tones, and what I think is grape throughout. Overall, the drink feels properly balanced.
Minute Maid Spiked Tropical Punch has 5% alcohol by volume and comes in an eight-can variety pack with the other spiked punch flavors for around $15 locally. I did find single cans available through an online liquor store for about $8, but this won’t be available in all states due to varying local regulations. Although I won’t personally purchase again, I highly recommend this if you enjoy tropical punches.
Minute Maid Spiked Berry Punch
Minute Maid Spiked Berry Punch has a robust berry smell that makes me think of sunshine and summer, with no real discernible alcohol smell. The first sip offers strong notes of predominantly strawberry and cherry, with a perfect balance so that it doesn’t taste much like alcohol at all — in fact, there’s barely enough of that distinct alcohol taste to let you know that’s what you’re drinking. I found an eight-can variety pack locally for around $15, but an online liquor store had individual tall, skinny cans available for about $8.
Minute Maid Spiked Vodka Lemonade
Minute Maid Spiked’s two new lemonade flavors were the best of the best, hands down, and I can’t recommend either of them enough. This traditional lemonade had a nice tangy smell that was released as soon as I popped open the can, assaulting my nose with the most pleasant sunshiny notes. My first sip was primarily tangy with the most subtle bitter lemon notes. I saw some online liquor stores offering the can through an online search for around $8, but this wouldn’t be available to people living in some states. I will be purchasing this again and highly recommend it.
Minute Maid Spiked Vodka Pink Lemonade
Pink lemonade is the standard lemonade’s whimsical cousin — there’s never a huge difference in taste, but the eye-catching coloring draws us in and just feels more fun somehow. Minute Maid Spiked Pink Lemonade has 5% alcohol by volume and comes in two variety packs alongside the standard lemonade option, including an eight-pack for around $15 locally and a twelve-pack for around $20. I would purchase this again and think it’s the best Minute Maid Spiked product out there. They embodied the tastes of summer perfectly with their newest offerings. But if you’re looking for the perfect fall taste, check out our review of the Simply Spiked Signature Cranberry and Apple Cranberry flavors.
How we ranked Minute Maid’s Spiked Vodka Flavors
This ranking includes all ten offerings currently available from Minute Maid in the alcohol ready-to-drink category. Options were sent to me as a promotional product to provide a taste testing opportunity. Although I received this product for free, I remained unbiased and gave my absolute honest opinion, as I would with any other product.
Although I’m not a mixologist, I have occasionally enjoyed alcoholic beverages for over a decade and did spend one year working in a bar where I was responsible for mixing simple drinks when the primary bartender was occupied. I relied on these experiences to make my judgements on each canned alcoholic beverage’s taste, balance, and smell.Drinks were consumed over about a month, and not tasted in a single sitting. I and the Daily Meal encourage you to enjoy your alcoholic beverages in moderation.
Conclusion
Minute Maid’s foray into spiked vodka beverages brings a nostalgic twist to the ready-to-drink cocktail scene. While not every flavor hits the mark, the best of the bunch prove that childhood favorites can grow—with a kick. Whether you’re after something tangy, sweet, or refreshingly citrusy, there’s likely a can in this lineup that suits your vibe. Just keep your expectations realistic: these are more about fun and flavor than craft cocktail complexity.
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FAQs
Are Minute Maid Spiked Vodka drinks strong?
Each can contains 5% ABV (alcohol by volume), making them similar in strength to most hard seltzers or light beers.
Do these drinks taste like traditional Minute Maid juice?
Some flavors stay true to the original juices, while others veer into artificial territory. It varies by flavor.
Are Minute Maid Spiked Vodka beverages gluten-free?
Yes, these drinks are labeled gluten-free.
Where can I buy them?
They’re available at major retailers and liquor stores in most U.S. states where ready-to-drink alcohol is sold.
Can you mix these with other alcohol or use them in cocktails?
Absolutely! While they’re made to drink straight from the can, they can be fun mixers for summery cocktails.
