La Croix is a fizzy water I recall always being around, a real OG sparkling water if you will. Established in ‘81, La Croix is the drink of Millennials (apparently). The drink came out at a time when sparkling water competition was scarce, in a market that was certainly not as fierce as it is presently. Yet it’s popularity prevails, with dozens of flavors to choose from, including classics like Lemon and Lime to more unique flavors like Beach Plum and Mojito.
One thing La Croix has going for it over many other sparkling waters is what I consider to be the perfect fizz. The bubbles are not overly aggressive, providing a pleasant, firm tingle. It’s bubbly yet smooth and easy to drink. I’ve been impressed overall with the La Croix flavors I’ve tried. But not surprisingly, some are better than others. Read on for a review of all of the La Croix sparkling water flavors I’ve tried (so far).
Beach Plum La Croix
A plum might just be *the* perfect fruit to turn into sparkling water because let’s be honest, they’re kind of a watery-tasting fruit, right? Don’t get me wrong, plums have this light sweetness to them with just enough of a hint of tartness to keep the flavor interesting. La Croix’s Beach Plum mimics this flavor profile quite well; I even get subtle hints that lean a little peach, which is just fine by me! I enjoy Beach Plum quite a bit, it’s totally sip-worthy and in the rotation.
Black Razzberry La Croix
LOVE. Blackberry meets raspberry to create one berry-forward drink, the piercing tart sweetness of raspberries complementing the mellow earthy tartness of blackberries. It’s really lovely. Highly drinkable, Black Razzberry is a flavor I buy frequently, especially since the Aldi’s near me usually carry it.
Coconut La Croix
I looked at Coconut La Croix dozens of times before finally deciding to purchase. Why? Because Coconut flavored sparkling waters are often too artificial tasting to be worth the money. We're talking tropical-scented suntan lotion artificial. La Croix's Coconut does a decent job of toning down the artificiality, but I think the resulting flavor is heavy on the vanilla notes. The coconut flavor itself is still.... off. I don't love it, but I don't hate it either. But I'm more likely to opt for Vita Coco Coconut Water (even though it contains calories) if I need to get my coconut drink on.
Guava La Croix
Maybe my palate shows unsophistication here, but I don’t care for Guava. To me Guava La Croix has a very floral profile. It tastes like roses smell is the best way I can describe it. A friend of mine thinks Guava is fantastic for this reason. But I’m just not quite on board. If you’re into floral-tasting fizzy waters, I think you’ll like it. I can’t help but feel like Guava is missing something, or would be better mixed with something else, like a fruit juice.
LimonCello La Croix
I like it, but I don’t love it. You know? Like when I think of limoncello I think it should have a good balance of sweet and tart and be easy to drink. I get super strong vanilla notes that make La Croix’s LimonCello venture too far from what I expect it to taste like. It smells great, just like lemon zest, but the lemon flavor is just too muted. It’s pretty great mixed with a little pineapple juice, which makes it taste like a pineapple upside-down cake mocktail (probably be fantastic with a splash of grenadine and a maraschino cherry). It’s tasty, it’s just not executed well if the goal was limoncello and reads more like vanilla with a hint of citrus.
Orange La Croix
Orange La Croix tastes just like orange zest smells. It’s crisp, orange-scented, and lovely, a classic flavor you can’t go wrong with. I do wish that the flavor was bolder like Tangerine is.
Peach-Pear La Croix
This leans more pear to me and I'm not mad about it. The flavor vaguely reminds me of eating canned pears in juice, which I recall enjoying as a kid. The peach notes bring the juiciness and sweetness that pears just can't match. I like it.
Pamplemousse La Croix
I love La Croix's fancy fizzy take on grapefruit. Pamplemousse is fun to say and sip. Lightly tart and grapefruit citrus forward, the fizz and citrus levels are on point, hit aggressively, then fade out pleasantly. If I find myself wasting time deciding what La Croix flavor to stock up on during a sale, I reach for Pamplemousse. Tried and true, always refreshing.
Razz-Cranberry La Croix
Razz-Cranberry is tart on tart and I like it. I feel it starts raspberry heavy in flavor, teasing a little sweetness, then abruptly gives you another serving of tart as cranberry takes over. The perfect place to drink this is alongside a hearty and comforting holiday dinner, like Thanksgiving. The tart-on-tart flavor of Razz-Cranberry cuts through richness and is one perfect palate cleanser.
Tangerine La Croix
Tangerine La Croix is spot on. I was expecting it to be nearly indistinguishable from Orange La Croix, but was pleasantly surprised when - drinking them side by side - I noticed that Tangerine has that signature sweet citrus flavor the fruit possesses. You know the one, that sweet, kind of tangy citrus flavor that isn't as tart as an orange. It's fantastic and you should definitely pick up Tangerine La Croix if you're a fan of the fruit - and sparkling water.
La Croix FAQ
The best La Croix flavor - if I had to choose - is Beach Plum.
Note: There are quite a few La Croix flavors I have yet to try, but Beach Plum is my favorite so far.
La Croix was introduced to the market in 1981! Hard to believe La Croix has been around for over 4 decades, crazy right?
Nothing! La Croix contains 0 sugar, sweeteners, or artificial ingredients. La Croix sparkling water contains only carbonated water that is "naturally essenced".
Other Sparkling Water Reviews
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