# Instantly Refreshing Hard Seltzers SONIC Hard Seltzer is Packaged in Cans That Get Colder Faster By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-01-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-hard-seltzer References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sonic-hard-seltzer-continues-extraordinary-growth-to-be-available-at-retail-stores-in-most-of-us-by-end-of-year-301458866.html) & [ardaghmetalpackaging](https://www.ardaghmetalpackaging.com/)  [SONIC Hard Seltzer](https://sonichardseltzer.com/) is the result of the collaborative efforts of SONIC Drive-in and craft brewery COOP Ale Works. The full-flavor hard seltzer plays with unique fruit flavors, which can be found in two variety packs, Tropical and Citrus. Inside the Tropical pack, hard seltzer fans are treated to flavors like Ocean Water, Melon Medley, Mango Guava and Orange Pineapple, while the Citrus variety pack contains Cherry Limeade, Original Limeade, Classic Lemonade and Lemon Berry. These 100-calorie hard seltzers boast just a single gram of sugar per can, plus they are gluten-free. These hard seltzers set themselves apart with Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) North America 12 oz. Sleek cans that are colder faster and easy to recycle. SONIC Hard Seltzer is continually expanding into new markets and stores across the country. Image Credit: SONIC Hard Seltzer ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 11% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Unique Flavor Combinations:** Craft breweries and beverage companies can experiment with unique fruit flavors to stand out in the hard seltzer market. - **Faster Cooling Packaging:** Packaging companies can develop products with quicker cooling capabilities, like the AMP North America sleek cans, to appeal to consumers seeking immediate refreshment. - **Low Sugar, Low Calorie Beverages:** Food and beverage manufacturers can continue to create low sugar, low calorie options, like SONIC Hard Seltzer, to meet the growing demand for healthier beverage choices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Craft Breweries:** Craft breweries can collaborate with companies like SONIC Drive-in to create unique, full-flavored hard seltzers that appeal to health-conscious consumers. - **Packaging Companies:** Packaging companies can incorporate innovative cooling technology, like the AMP North America sleek cans, to revolutionize the way beverages are consumed and kept refreshing. - **Food and Beverage Manufacturers:** Food and beverage manufacturers can continue to develop healthier beverage options, like low sugar and low calorie hard seltzers, to meet consumer demand for healthy alternatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Canned Hard Sweet Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-southern-sweet-tea.md) - [Hard Slush Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-hard-slush.md) - [RTD Alcoholic Slushees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-hard-southern-sweet-tea.md) - [Lemonade Flavored Hard Seltzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemonade-splash.md) - [Soda-Based QSR Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-sprite.md) - [Lemonade-Flavored Seltzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-claw-refrshr.md) - [Margarita-Style Hard Seltzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cantina-margarita.md) - [Smoothie-Spiked Hard Seltzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoothie-hard-seltzer.md) - [Drive-In Chains Drink Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavorista-favorites.md)