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BuzzBallz Watermelon Smash
About BuzzBallz Watermelon Smash
BuzzBallz Watermelon Smash Cocktail is produced by BuzzBallz – a Texas based spirits company that produces a variety of ready-to-drink cocktail, wine chiller, and malt beverage products.
Founded in 2009 by former schoolteacher Merrilee Kick, it was acquired by Sazerac Company in 2024. As a brand, BuzzBallz takes pride in their recyclable packaging, and aims to create fun and innovative ready-to-drink products.
This particular bottle of Watermelon Smash Cocktail is made using vodka, real watermelon juice, and other flavors and colors. It is advertised as Kosher and gluten-free.
Bottle Specs
❖ ABV: 15%
❖ Factory: BuzzBallz/Southern Champion LLC
❖ Aging: none
❖ Price Point: lower moderate
My Tasting notes
I took a whiff of this BuzzBallz, and there was a clear watermelon scent. It smelled somewhat fresh at first, but as I continued, the aroma became quite musty.
I took my first sip, and there was a musty and almost spoiled quality to the watermelon notes. Although it was palatable, there was really nothing refreshing or balanced about the flavor. As I continued drinking it, I couldn’t help but feel like something was missing to make it a complete cocktail.
Bottom Line
RATING: 1/5
Overall, I was pretty disappointed with this package of BuzzBallz Watermelon Smash. Though I certainly wasn’t expecting a premium product at this price point, I at least expected something sweet and somewhat satisfying. What I got instead was a musty drink that I simply tolerated until it was gone.
The flavor mixture felt very unbalanced, and it really seemed like an ingredient, even though it is marketed as a ready-to-drink cocktail. All I wanted to do was add some lime juice, and maybe even a bit of sugary soda to cover the flavor! Although the cocktail is reasonably smooth, I could also taste that the vodka used was low quality.
In addition, it was disappointing to learn that the company was bought out by a large corporation earlier this year, when it was previously woman-owned. All in all, I will not be drinking BuzzBallz again, and I cannot recommend it.
As always, drink responsibly.
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