We don’t always choose a theme for our weekly reviews roundup, but sometimes they emerge anyway, as in this week’s spotlight on a pair of sweet lattes from Pop & Bottle and Happy (in partnership with Tate’s Bake Shop), and a duo of booze-free cocktails from St. Argestis and ISH. To submit your beverage product to BevNET for review, click here. And to browse past reviews, check the archive here.
St. Agrestis Phony White Negroni
St. Agrestis’ Phony White Negroni is a cleaner, colorless take on the brand’s signature non-alcoholic RTD cocktail, packaged in a distinctive 6.8 oz (200ml) tapered cylindrical bottle.
Things that stand out:
- Exceptionally well-balanced flavor with gentian and citrus playing leading roles; bitterness, sweetness, and alcohol-like finish are all finely tuned. The best-yet flavor from an already excellent lineup from St. Agrestis Phony Negroni.
- The champagne-colored, dye-free appearance makes for a visually appealing and timely innovation. It also provides a nice color contrast to the rest of the product line which all have reddish liquid.
Things to consider:
- While consistent with other SKUs in the line, “Phony White Negroni” doesn’t clearly convey the flavor cues or unique attributes of the product in the same way as “Phony Mezcal Negroni” or “Phony Espresso Negroni.”
- The absence of an ingredient list on the 200ml bottle is a minor transparency miss, particularly given the brand’s emphasis on clean and natural credentials.
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Pop & Bottle Strawberry Matcha
Available exclusively in 32 oz. bottle format, Pop & Bottle’s Organic Strawberry Matcha Almond Milk Latte is the latest addition to its functional latte lineup.
Things that stand out:
- A nostalgic strawberry milk flavor takes center stage, while a gentle hint of matcha adds depth without overshadowing the profile.
- Pink-to-green color gradient on the bottle thoughtfully ties together the core flavor cues.
- Ticks multiple boxes for health-conscious consumers: plant-based, clean ingredient list, USDA Organic, and free from refined sugars (the product is sweetened with coconut nectar and strawberry juice).
Things to consider:
- While the nostalgic flavor is appealing, some consumers may expect a bolder matcha presence given the product’s name.
- At 150 calories, it sits on the higher side for a wellness-positioned drink and may benefit from clearer communication of its functional benefits beyond caffeine.
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Coffee maker Happy has teamed with the cookie specialists at Tate’s Bake Shop for a special limited edition release, Chocolatey Chip Cookie Latte, in 11 oz. slim cans.
Things we liked:
- This is one decadent sweet treat of a latte; it’s smooth and well-blended, with notes of browned butter delicately weaved into the rich chocolate chip cookie flavor.
- The two brands’ design aesthetic blends well, merging the familiar forest green color from Tate’s cookies with Happy’s clean, modern look.
Things to consider
- At 38 grams of sugar and 230 calories per 12 oz can, even indulgent coffee lovers (like us) may not make this one an everyday, anytime choice.
- Nothing against chocolate chip, but Tate’s cookie expertise could likely have yielded some more creative takes for a flavored latte.
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Now available in the U.S., ISH is a Danish brand that produces three types of non-alcoholic cocktails – Spritz, G&T and Mojito – in slim 250ml (8.4 oz) cans.
Things that stand out:
- All three flavors deliver impressively close analogs to their alcoholic inspirations, with the G&T being the most convincing in terms of flavor and mouthfeel. The Mojito also lands near the mark, offering familiar mint and citrus notes, while the Spritz leans into bitter complexity reminiscent of both an Aperol Spritz and a Negroni.
- We liked the handcrafted vibe of the packaging with its illustrated design. The use of detailed artwork and color-coding by flavor gives the cans a shelf presence that feels premium and thoughtful.
- The small format feels appropriate for a cocktail-style product and supports the brand’s adult positioning.
Things to consider:
- Text on the front of the can could be condensed and streamlined to improve clarity and. Simplifying might also create an opportunity to further highlight the brand’s Copenhagen origin, which we think enhances the perception of this being a premium product.
- While traditional cocktails don’t display this information, calorie and sugar conscious consumers might take notice here: each can ranges from 60 to 100 calories and contains 13 to 21 grams of sugar.
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