The Best Hard Seltzers in 2021, Ranked

Everyone has a hard seltzer now. And we’re not just talking about legacy brands like Bud Light and Coors Light. We’re talking A-list celebrities, TikTokers, fitness influencers and (gasp) even craft breweries. So we’re here with our ranked list of the best hard seltzers to help you navigate the neverending terrain, pick favorites and suggest what to snack on when you inevitably try them all.  

Our Hard Seltzer Faves

Best craft seltzer—Two Robbers Craft Hard Seltzer

• About : Named quite literally because the founders’ apartment was robbed twice while they were starting the brand. The robbers didn’t bother to take the seltzer recipe. Their loss.

• Variety Pack Includes: Cucumber Watermelon, Orange Mango and Pineapple Ginger

• Where to buy on Gopuff: PA, NJ, TX

• Buy it: Two Robbers Variety Seltzer Chapter 2 12-Pack

• Best enjoyed with: Cheetos Puffs 

Best infused seltzer—Vizzy Hard Seltzer w/Antioxidant Vitamin C

• About: Hard seltzer infused with vitamin C from acerola superfruit 

• Variety Pack #2 Includes: Papaya Passionfruit, Raspberry Tangerine, Watermelon Strawberry and Blackberry Lemon

• Where to buy on Gopuff: It’s available nationwide. 

• Buy it: Vizzy Hard Seltzer Variety Pack #2 12-Pack 

• Best enjoyed with: Boom Chicka Pop Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn

Best indulgent seltzer—Smooj 

• About: A smoothie seltzer (pours thicc), with some of the best merch in the game  

• Where to buy on Gopuff: PA

• Buy it: 

  • Smooj Pina Colada Hard Seltzer Smoothie 4-Pack

  • Smooj Strawberry Banana Hard Seltzer Smoothie 4-Pack

• Best enjoyed with: Reese’s King Size 

Best brand you’re most likely to buy merch from someday—New Belgium Fruit Smash

• About: A light, bubbly seltzer from one of America’s favorite craft breweries 

• Variety Pack Includes: Berry Blast, Tropical Punch, Pink Lemonade

• Where to buy on Gopuff: It’s available nationwide.

• Buy it: New Belgium Fruit Smash Seltzer Variety 12-Pack

• Best enjoyed with: Gushers Flavor Mixer

Best purpose-driven seltzer—Four Peaks Sun Day Seltzer

• About: Brewed in a Tempe production facility powered largely by 500 solar panels and the Arizona sun

• Where to buy on Gopuff: AZ

• Variety Pack Includes: Lime, Grapefruit, Tropical, Prickly Pear

• Buy it: Four Peaks Brewing Sun Day Seltzer 12-Pack 

• Best enjoyed with: Tony’s Chocolonely 32% Milk Chocolate Bar 

Best flavor offering in a variety pack—White Claw 24-Pack

• About: A variety pack with some of White Claw’s best flavors 

• Variety Pack Includes: Watermelon, Black Cherry, Mango

• Where to buy on Gopuff: It’s available nationwide.

• Buy it: White Claw Hard Seltzer Variety 24-Pack

• Best enjoyed with: Cheetos Crunchy Flamin’ Hot

Best beach day seltzer—Corona Hard Seltzer

• About: Refreshing 90-calorie Corona seltzers. Can’t give this category to anyone else and look Corona in the eye. Plus, it’s delicious.  

• Variety Pack #2 Includes: Pineapple, Passionfruit, Raspberry, Strawberry 

• Where to buy on Gopuff: It’s available nationwide.

• Buy it: Corona Hard Seltzer Variety Pack #2 12-Pack 

• Best enjoyed with: Tostitos Hint of Lime

Best drop culture (the supreme of seltzer)—Nectar

• About: Drops in specific cities on specific dates, and sells out in minutes

• Variety Pack Includes: Asian Pear, Mandarin, Lychee, Yuzu

• Where to buy on Gopuff: CA

• Buy it: Nectar Asian Hard Seltzer Variety 12-Pack 

• Best enjoyed with: Dunkaroos 

Best small biz seltzer—Solset Electrolyte Hard Seltzer

• About: USDA organic, gluten-free seltzer with vitamin C and electrolytes

• Variety Pack Includes: Black Cherry, Lime Zest, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Tropical Citrus

• Where to buy on Gopuff: PA, OH

• Buy It: Solset Electrolyte Hard Seltzer Variety 12-Pack 

• Best enjoyed with:  Slim Jim Original Giant 

Best emerging style—Truly Iced Tea Hard Seltzer

• About: Gopuff’s fastest-selling new item of 2021 not named “CACTI” 

• Variety Pack Includes: Strawberry Tea, Lemon Tea, Raspberry Tea, Peach Tea

• Where to buy on Gopuff: It’s available nationwide. 

• Buy it: TRULY Hard Seltzer Iced Tea 12-Pack 

• Best enjoyed with: Grandma’s Big Chocolate Chip Cookie 

Best organic seltzer—Flying Embers Hard Seltzer

• About: Barely avoided the 2017 Thomas Fire in Ventura County.  Now continually gives back to area first responders. 

• Variety Pack Includes: Watermelon Chili, Guava Jalapeno, Pineapple Cayenne (Sweet & Heat) or Clementine Hibiscus, Black Cherry Rose, Passionfruit Elderflower (Fruit & Flora)

• Where to buy on Gopuff: AZ, TX, OH, CO, WA, VA, NC

• Buy it: 

  • Flying Embers Hard Seltzer Sweet & Heat Variety 12-Pack 

  • Flying Embers Hard Seltzer Fruit & Flora Variety 12-Pack

• Best enjoyed with:  Simply Cheetos Crunchy White Cheddar Jalapeno 

Best new OG seltzer—White Claw Variety Pack No. 3

• About: Three new White Claw flavors paired with the classic mango favorite 

• Variety Pack #3 Includes: Blackberry, Mango, Strawberry, Pineapple

• Where to buy on Gopuff: It’s available nationwide.

• Buy it: White Claw Seltzer Flavor No. 3 Variety 12-Pack 

• Best enjoyed with: Takis Fuego 

Best Arnold Palmer–esque seltzer—Luck Springs Half and Half Hard Lemonade & Tea

• About: A hard seltzer that’s made with real black tea and fruit juice 

• Also Available: Peach Tea, Lemonade, Raspberry Tea

• Where to buy on Gopuff: TX

• Buy it: Luck Springs Variety 12-Pack 12 oz 

• Best enjoyed with: Arnold Palmer Fruit Snacks

Your new favorite seltzer—Alani Seltz Hard Seltzer

• About: Fitness influencer–founded (Katy Hearn). A well-known wellness brand breaking into the seltzer category.

• Variety Pack Includes: Hawaiian Shaved Ice, Peach-Please, Frozen Lemonade, Mimosa

• Where to buy on Gopuff: AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MO, NC, NE, NJ, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA

• Buy it: Alani Party Pack Seltzer Variety 12-Pack 

• Best enjoyed with: Skinny Dipped Dark Chocolate Cocoa Almonds 

Best celeb-owned seltzer—CACTI Agave Spiked Seltzer 

• About: Travis Scott’s new 7% tequila-flavored offering became Gopuff’s biggest product launch of all time last month. 

• Variety Pack Includes: Pineapple, Lime, Strawberry

• Where to buy on Gopuff: It’s available nationwide. 

• Buy it: CACTI Seltzer Variety 9-Pack 

• Best enjoyed with: Rap Snacks Cardi B Cheddar Bar-B-Que Chips

Best cocktail-inspired seltzer—SESH

• About: A cocktail-meet-seltzer founded by a Seagram’s heir in his Williams College dorm to help his friend with Type 1 Diabetes have a tasty beer alternative. How’s that for an origin story? 

• Variety Pack Includes: Moscow Mule, Mojito, Paloma, Gin and Tonic

• Where to buy on Gopuff: OH, IL, PA

• Buy it: SESH Variety 12-Pack 

• Best enjoyed with: Tate’s Bake Shop Chocolate Chip Cookies

Best “now with alcohol” seltzer—Topo Chico Hard Seltzer 

• About: The iconic sparkling mineral water brand, now with alcohol 

• Variety Pack Includes: Strawberry Guava, Tangy Lemon Lime, Exotic Pineapple, Tropical Mango

• Where to buy on Gopuff: AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, MA, NJ, OK, OR, TX, WA

• Buy it: Topo Chico Variety Pack 12-Pack 

• Best enjoyed with: Classic Chili & Salt Pork Rinds 

Best late-night seltzer—Bud Light Platinum Hard Seltzer

• About: Bud Light’s strong hard seltzer—don’t sleep on the Platinum, and its 8% ABV

• Variety Pack Includes: Wild Berry, Citrus, Blood Orange

• Where to buy on Gopuff: It’s available nationwide.

• Buy it: Bud Light Platinum Seltzer Variety Pack 6-Pack

• Best enjoyed with: Funyuns 

Best wine-based seltzer—Barefoot Seltzer

• About: Now there is wine hard seltzer because of course there is. And it’s spectacular.

• Variety Pack Includes: Peach & Nectarine, Pineapple & Passionfruit, Strawberry & Guava, Cherry & Cranberry

• Where to buy on Gopuff: It’s available nationwide.

• Buy it: Barefoot Hard Seltzer Variety Pack 12-Pack 

• Best enjoyed with:  Cheez-It Crackers Original 

Best spirit-based seltzer—Hornitos Tequila Seltzer

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• About: Two pretty best friends—tequila and hard seltzer. A ready-to-drink cocktail in a can from a premium tequila-maker Hornitos.

• Where to buy on Gopuff: AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, IA, IL, KY, MA, MO, NE, NJ, NY

• Buy it: 

  • Hornitos Tequila Seltzer Mango 4-Pack 

  • Hornitos Tequila Seltzer Lime 4-Pack 

• Best enjoyed with:  Sour Patch Kids

Best not-quite-seltzer carbonated hard tea—Owl’s Brew Boozy Tea

• About: Female-founded and matcha-infused. Emmy Award–winning host Jeannie Mai recently joined the executive team. 

• Variety Pack Includes: English Breakfast, White, Darjeeling

• Where to buy on Gopuff: AZ, CA, MA, PA, VA

• Buy it: Owl’s Brew Variety Boozy Tea 12-Pack 

• Best enjoyed with: Smart Sweets Sweet Fish 

Best “as seen on reality TV” seltzer—Loverboy 

• About: Started by Kyle Cooke from Bravo’s Summer House. Enjoyed on-air in copious volumes. 

• Where to buy on Gopuff: PA, TX

• Buy it: 

  • Loverboy White Tea Peach Sparkling Hard Tea 6-Pack 

  • Loverboy Lemon Iced Tea Sparkling Hard Tea 6-Pack

  • Loverboy Orange Chai Sparkling Hard Tea 6-Pack 

  • Loverboy Hibiscus Pom Sparkling Hard Tea 6-Pack 

• Best enjoyed with: Pretzel Crisps Original 

If you’ve tried them all, we salute you and hope you took plenty of breaks. A dozen new brands likely launched in the time it took you to finish this article. Find them on Gopuff in seconds, have them delivered to your door in minutes.