# Extra-Boozy Spiked Seltzers Smirnoff Seltzer 8% Spiked Has Nearly Twice the Alcohol By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-04-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smirnoff-seltzer-8-spiked References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/food-news/a32196078/smirnoff-seltzer-8-percent-spiked-drinks/) & [smirnoff](https://www.smirnoff.com/en-us/ready-to-drink/spiked-sparkling-seltzer/8-percent-spiked-seltzer-blackberry/) With [alcoholic seltzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-claw-gin-smash) becoming increasingly popular, Smirnoff has just released a new product called Smirnoff Seltzer 8% Spiked. With nearly double the alcohol of the original, the new drink caters to those looking for a [slightly boozier drink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truly-unruly-lemonade) that's still light and refreshing. The original Smirnoff Spiked Sparkling Seltzer lineup have a modest 4.5% ABV. However, each can of Smirnoff Seltzer 8% Spiked has an 8% ABV, making it a much stronger drink option. But even with more alcohol in each serving, each can of Smirnoff Seltzer 8% Spiked contains just 67 calories and zero grams of sugar. Available in both a [Blood Orange and a Blackberry variety](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruitforward-alcoholic-beverages), Smirnoff Seltzer 8% Spiked is big on flavor and alcohol. Image Credit: *Smirnoff.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Alcoholic Seltzer Trend:** There is a growing demand for alcoholic seltzers with higher alcohol content, as seen with Smirnoff's release of Smirnoff Seltzer 8% Spiked. - **Low-calorie Alcoholic Drinks Trend:** Consumers are seeking low-calorie beverage options with high alcohol content, such as the 67-calorie Smirnoff Seltzer 8% Spiked. - **Flavored Alcoholic Drinks Trend:** Flavorful options like the Blood Orange and Blackberry varieties of Smirnoff Seltzer 8% Spiked are gaining popularity in the market. ### Where This Applies - **Alcoholic Beverage Industry:** The alcoholic beverage industry can capitalize on the demand for high-alcohol, low-calorie options like Smirnoff Seltzer 8% Spiked. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** With the rise of health-conscious consumers, the health and wellness industry can explore the market for low-calorie, flavored alcoholic drinks. - **Flavor and Beverage Manufacturing Industry:** Manufacturers in the flavor and beverage industry can innovate by developing new and unique flavors for alcoholic seltzers, similar to Smirnoff's Blood Orange and Blackberry varieties. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-ABV Citrus Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-spiked-bold.md) - [High-ABV Sparkling Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riki-spirits.md) - [High-ABV Canned Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sipz.md) - [Tropical High-ABV Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seagrams-escapes-spiked.md) - [High-ABV Citrus Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mikes-harder-lemonade.md) - [Fruit-Forward Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smirnoff-smash-vodka-soda.md) - [High-ABV Citrus Seltzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-lime-seltzer.md) - [Better-For-You Hard Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/owls-brew-spiked-pop.md) - [Spirits-Based Seltzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truly-vodka-seltzer.md)