Surfside Lemonade Variety 8Pk

Surfside Lemonade Variety 8Pk is a non-carbonated vodka lemonade variety pack at 4.5% ABV, bundling four distinct fruit-lemonade flavors in ready-to-drink cans. Named the 2025 Spirits Brand of the Year by Market Watch Magazine and ranked the #1 top-growth spirits brand worldwide from 2022 to 2024 by IMPACT Databank, Surfside has rapidly become the dominant force in the still RTD category.

Quick Facts: ABV: 4.5%  |  Origin: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  |  Style: Non-Carbonated Vodka Lemonade RTD  |  Base Spirit: Stateside Vodka

Production & Heritage

Every can in this variety pack starts with Stateside Vodka, distilled seven times from 100% GMO-free corn sourced in Missouri using a custom copper pot still at Stateside's Philadelphia distillery. A proprietary finishing process involving carbon filtration, oxygenation, and ultra-cold filtration strips the base spirit of harshness, leaving a clean, nearly invisible vodka backbone. The defining move is what Surfside leaves out: carbonation. In a category built on fizz, the brand deliberately chose a still format — inspired by the observation that most alcoholic drinks consumed outside the RTD world are non-carbonated — resulting in a smoother, more juice-like drinking experience.

Tasting Notes

The variety pack includes four flavors: Original Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade, Black Cherry Lemonade, and Raspberry Lemonade.

Original Lemonade: Bright, zesty citrus leads with a straightforward tartness balanced by clean sweetness. The vodka stays well in the background, letting classic lemonade character drive the profile.

Strawberry Lemonade: Ripe strawberry aroma opens into a sweet-tart balance where berry sweetness meets tangy citrus acidity. Juicy and approachable from start to finish.

Black Cherry Lemonade: Rich, juicy black cherry up front with a pleasant tang from the lemonade base, which leans slightly toward a broader citrus character. The fruit flavor reads authentic rather than syrupy.

Raspberry Lemonade: Intensely fruity and bright, with a candy-like raspberry sweetness reminiscent of Pez — playful and forward. The lemonade tartness keeps it from tipping into cloying territory.

Across all four, the still texture delivers a smooth, tea-like mouthfeel. Mid-palate sweetness stays measured rather than heavy, and the clean corn-vodka base never announces itself.

How to Drink Surfside Lemonade

Serve the cans well-chilled, ideally over ice in a tumbler or straight from the can at cooler temperature. The still format also makes Surfside an unusually versatile RTD mixer. Float a can of Black Cherry Lemonade over bourbon in a riff on a Whiskey Sour for added depth. Use the Original Lemonade as the base for a John Daly by topping it with sweet iced tea. Combine the Raspberry Lemonade with a splash of elderflower liqueur and fresh mint for a quick improvised spritz without the carbonation.

Best For

• Stocking a cooler for beach days, pool parties, or tailgates where glass bottles are not welcome
• Offering guests a low-ABV option that still tastes like a real cocktail
• Gifting to friends who dislike carbonated seltzers but want a convenient ready-to-drink format
• Sampling multiple flavors before committing to a single-flavor pack

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Surfside Lemonade taste like? Each flavor leads with bright, recognizable fruit balanced by tart lemonade acidity, with a smooth, still texture and a clean vodka base that stays in the background. Sweetness is moderate — closer to fresh-squeezed lemonade than candy.

How does Surfside Lemonade compare to High Noon? High Noon uses real fruit juice and tequila or vodka in a carbonated format, while Surfside is non-carbonated and built on 7x-distilled corn vodka, giving it a noticeably smoother, flatter mouthfeel. In New Jersey — a key competitive market — Surfside has overtaken High Noon as the top ready-to-drink brand by market share.

Is Surfside Lemonade good for beginners? At 4.5% ABV with virtually no detectable alcohol bite, the variety pack is an accessible entry point for anyone new to RTD cocktails or transitioning from non-alcoholic lemonades.

Where is Surfside Lemonade made? Surfside is produced using Stateside Vodka, which is distilled at the Stateside distillery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The corn used in distillation is sourced from Missouri.

What foods pair well with Surfside Lemonade? The Original Lemonade cuts through the richness of fried fish or fish tacos. Strawberry Lemonade complements light salads with goat cheese or summer fruit. Black Cherry Lemonade stands up to smoked pulled pork or barbecue ribs. Raspberry Lemonade pairs well with vanilla cake, fresh berry desserts, or mild soft cheeses like brie.

What sizes does Surfside Lemonade come in? This product is an 8-pack variety format containing cans of all four lemonade flavors; individual flavors are also available in their own multi-packs.

Is Surfside Lemonade worth the price? Surfside positions in the accessible premium tier of spirits-based RTDs, comparable to High Noon and similar vodka-lemonade competitors. The variety pack format adds value by letting drinkers explore four flavors before buying a dedicated single-flavor pack.

Why Surfside Lemonade?

The core differentiator is deceptively simple: no bubbles. In a canned-cocktail aisle dominated by carbonation, Surfside's still format delivers a drinking experience closer to a freshly poured cocktail than a spiked seltzer. That distinction, combined with a genuinely clean 7x-distilled corn vodka base and a balanced sweetness level, has driven the brand from regional upstart to IMPACT Databank's #1 global growth spirits brand three years running. The variety 8-pack distills that appeal into a single purchase — four distinct lemonade profiles, each at a sessionable 4.5% ABV, each showcasing why the fastest-growing name in American RTDs earned Market Watch's top honor for 2025.