# High-ABV Sparkling Waters RIKI Spirits' Vodka and Tequila-Based Drinks Come in at 7% ABV By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-08-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riki-spirits References: [bevnet](https://www.bevnet.com/spirits/2023/new-rtd-spirits-summer-sips-from-j-rieger-co-seagrams-and-riki-spirits) & [rikispirits](https://rikispirits.com/)  The notion that consumers only want low-ABV sparkling water beverages is being challenged by [RIKI Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taps-public-house), a brand that sets itself apart by offering [high-ABV sparkling water drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funkin-double-shot), catering to those seeking a more potent and spirited refreshment experience. The brand offers vodka-based sparkling water and tequila-based sparking water in cans, and both of these kinds of ready-to-drink beverages come in at 7% ABV. While the brand's vodka-based sparkling water can be sipped in Lime, Lemon, Cranberry, Black Cherry, Pineapple and Mango flavors, the tequila-based options include Lime and Grapefruit varieties. For fans of whiskey-based beverages, RIKI Spirits also offers a Cherry flavor. These spirit-based mixed drinks are Caribbean-inspired and feature [Breckenridge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mock-one-nonalcoholic-spirits) Distillery spirits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **High-abv Sparkling Waters:** RIKI Spirits challenges the notion that consumers only want low-ABV sparkling water beverages by offering high-ABV vodka and tequila-based drinks in cans. - **Flavor Variety:** RIKI Spirits provides a wide range of flavors for their vodka and tequila-based sparkling waters, including Lime, Lemon, Cranberry, Black Cherry, Pineapple, Mango, Lime, and Grapefruit. - **Inspirational Whiskey-based Beverages:** RIKI Spirits caters to fans of whiskey-based beverages with their Cherry-flavored sparkling water, delivering a Caribbean-inspired experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beverage:** The beverage industry can explore the disruptive innovation opportunities introduced by RIKI Spirits' high-ABV sparkling water beverages. - **Alcohol:** The alcohol industry can leverage RIKI Spirits' vodka and tequila-based sparkling water drinks to tap into the growing market demand for unique and potent refreshments. - **Ready-to-drink:** The ready-to-drink industry can find disruptive innovation opportunities in RIKI Spirits' offering of convenient and ready-to-drink high-ABV sparkling water beverages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-ABV Citrus Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-spiked-bold.md) - [High-ABV Premium Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avenue-8.md) - [High-ABV Canned Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sipz.md) - [High-ABV Canned Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-to-drink-margaritas.md) - [High-ABV Pineapple Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tepache-hiball.md) - [High-ABV Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vosa-spirits.md) - [Flavored Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluebird-hardwater1.md) - [Culinary-Inspired Vodka Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaqit.md) - [Tropical High-ABV Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seagrams-escapes-spiked.md)