This list is, sadly, limited to the LaCroix flavors available in Canada. Unlike our southern neighbors, our product choices are surprisingly limited. I mean, it wasn’t until a trip to a local L.A. grocery store several years back that I discovered Ben & Jerry’s offered more than a half dozen flavors.
Anyway, here are my rankings. Your mileage may vary and, if so, would undoubtedly be incorrect….
#16. Hi-Biscusi
Ah, the fresh flavor of flowers in a can. Maybe about as satisfying as licking your aunt’s potpourri.
#15. Coconut
Drinking the equivalent of carbonated suntan lotion is only marginally better.
#14. Peach-Pear
Neither really peach nor pear in flavor. Instead, the two come together to offer something totally unique. Terribly, terribly unique.
#13. Pasteque
I believe that, legally, they must label it as “pasteque” because it tastes and smells nothing like watermelon.
#12. Key Lime
Sparkly vanilla aint exactly a thirst quencher.
#11. Limoncello
This one, along with watermelon, were the two flavors I was most looking forward to trying. And this one, like watermelon, was a huge disappoint although, in Limoncello’s case, it does possess hints of vestigial artificial lemon.
#10. Mango
This one actually does deliver on the mango. And I hate mango.
#9. Grapefruit
I really wanted this to be so much better.
#8. Apricot
This one I was expecting to be so much worse.
#7. Raz-Cranberry
One of our neighbors proclaimed Raz-Cran the best flavor, which leads me to assume she hasn’t really tried selections #1-#6. Still, I would rate this one inoffensive.
#6. Passionfruit
Qu’elle surprise! Passionfruit almost making it into the Top 5. Went in with low expectations and its surpassed them.
#5. Berry
Echoes of the grape soda I used to enjoy as a kid. Doesn’t reach those lofty flavor heights, of course, but pure nostalgia is enough to vault it into the Top 5.
#4. Lemon
Hard to screw up this classic.
#3. Orange
Strangely satisfying if not possessed by a slight underlying bitterness – which could just be my imagination. That or I was drinking from an expired can.
#2. Lime
This one has always been my go-to. The classic.
#1. Tangerine
Like sitting in an orange grove, indulging in fizzy tangerines. I want to bathe in the stuff.
Well, there you have it. My LaCrois rankings. Agree? Disagree? Let’s hear it.
Those descriptions though … LOL
Thanks for the review. I’m going to get the Tangerine!
I had no idea all these flavors existed, let alone were available in Canada. The alternative word for “watermelon flavor” has me confused. I honestly think your explanation makes the most sense.
I’m not a fan of LaCroix because of that bitter aftertaste & obvious contrived flavors. The bitterness in the orange seltzer I’ve attributed to them relying a little too heavily on the orange oil extract. Well, I can only hope they’re using actual orange peel extract…
I’ve never tried LaCroix. I might pick up a can of now. Usually, I drink water/tea.
I don’t even know what La Croix is! Never heard of it! I’m not a fan of sparkling water, flavoured or otherwise. Unless it’s Coke.
I never figured out what “sparkling water” is. I think I’ll just let it remain a mystery.