# Culinary-Inspired Vodka Sodas VAQIT's Real Vodka Sodas are Low in Calories and Alcohol By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-07-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaqit References: [womenshealthmag](https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/g44407117/low-sugar-drinks/) & [letsvaqit](https://letsvaqit.com/why-vaqit/)  A beer allergy and a craving for [low-ABV cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edinburgh-gin-raspberry-collins) inspired the creation of VAQIT, a brand that makes real vodka sodas with plenty of free-from features. These canned drinks boast just 100 calories or less, as well as no added sugar or sodium. These refreshing, [ready-to-drink cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeroes-beverages) can be found in culinary-inspired varieties like Clementine Pineapple, White Peach Ginger and Strawberry Guava, which come in at only 4% ABV, with more new flavors to follow. Consumers' growing thirst for [canned, low-alcohol cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluebird-hardwater1) can be traced to a desire for portability, convenience, moderation and consideration for different lifestyle needs and preferences. These well-crafted, crisp and refreshing cocktails offer the potency and smoothness of a six-times distilled traditional spirit with elevated fruit flavors that appeal to a wide range of palates. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 49% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Low-alcohol Cocktails:** The demand for canned, low-alcohol cocktails is driven by consumers' desire for portability, convenience, and moderation. - **Culinary-inspired Flavors:** Culinary-inspired varieties like Clementine Pineapple, White Peach Ginger, and Strawberry Guava provide innovative flavor combinations that appeal to a wide range of palates. - **Free-from Features:** Brands like VAQIT that offer vodka sodas with no added sugar, sodium, and low calorie content tap into the increasing demand for healthier, guilt-free alcoholic beverages. ### Who This Affects Most - **Alcoholic Beverage Industry:** The rise in popularity of low-alcohol cocktails presents opportunities for brands to tap into a growing market segment and cater to consumers' changing preferences. - **Canned Drink Industry:** The increasing demand for convenient, ready-to-drink cocktails in cans opens up new possibilities for innovation and product development within the canned drink industry. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** The creation of vodka sodas with free-from features aligns with the growing trend for healthier and more mindful consumption, providing opportunities for brands in the health and wellness industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Calorie Sugar-Free Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vk-soda.md) - [Citrusy Branded Spirit Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyy-vodka-soda.md) - [Low-ABV Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattersall-distilling-canned-cocktails.md) - [Low-Calorie RTD Vodka Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vodka-refreshers.md) - [Bar-Quality Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barquality-canned-cocktails.md) - [Fruit-Forward Vodka Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squeezed-vodka-cocktails.md) - [Fruity Vodka Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truly-vodka-soda.md) - [High-ABV Premium Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avenue-8.md) - [Internationally Inspired Low-ABV Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirited-brands.md)