We previously wrote about loving Crafthouse Cocktails‘ excellent canned Mai Tai, and the kind folks at Crafthouse sent us some others from their lineup to try out. As with any product ranges there are some that work better than others, so here are our thoughts.
Moonlighter Vodka Spritz includes some blanco vermouth and very light floral flavors but didn’t really do it for me, but I’m not really a Vodka Soda drinker and prefer bolder flavors. Surprisingly better for me was the Moscow Mule, another drink I rarely drink because I avoid both vodka and ginger beer, but the ginger was mild enough that I enjoyed the bubbly cocktail. A little better in the spritz category was the Paloma that had a nice grapefruit taste and just enough tequila to work, though I would have preferred a higher tequila ratio myself.
The Spicy Margarita has “spicy” in red letters on the label for good reason, as it’s quite heavy on the jalapeño. So, if that’s your thing I think you’ll like it as the tequila is a bit more forward than the Paloma. I was disappointed in the Pineapple Daiquiri which didn’t really taste like a traditional daiquiri or heavy on the pineapple, though honestly I haven’t like most of the pineapple-variant RTDs from other brands either.
By far the best of these was the Espresso Martini, nearly as good as the Mai Tai. This one was of specific interest to Mrs. Mai Tai who often orders these and deemed Crafthouse’s version to better than many she’s had at some restaurants and bars. The coffee and baking spice flavors really worked great and when shaken with ice even had a nice head as well.
The ABV for these 200 ml cans does vary a bit, and you can find Crafthouse Cocktails at select liquor stores or ordered from their website.
