BON & VIV ∙ Prickly Pear
Cold Hard Facts
Available in 12 oz. skinny cans sold within 6-can variety packs
0g sugar
1g carbs
90 calories
Gluten free
Flavor Profile
How often do you eat prickly pear? If you’re like the folks at HardSeltzerReviews.com, it’s probably not very regularly (if ever). BON & VIV Prickly Pear has an interesting flavor profile. It’s fruit forward with a slightly sour finish, but not bad sour. Let’s imagine a sour beer and dry cider had a baby. Prickly Pear would probably be their love child. It’s a subtle dry seltzer without overwhelming flavoring. If you’re looking for a light, refreshing and natural flavored seltzer Prickly Pear may be your next go-to.
Prickly Pear comes in a variety pack along with Lemon Lime and Black Cherry Rosemary. Not the most beloved from the pack, but it’s definitely not hated. It’s one of seven flavor profiles BON & VIV offers. If you thought Prickly Pear was actual pear and not Opuntia, you may want to pick up Pear Elderflower.
Drinkability
With 0g of sugar, BON & VIV is the dry wine of seltzers. Don’t feel guilty for drinking this all day since . Get wild! While Prickly Pear was not the top choice of BON & VIV flavors, it’s mild and enjoyable. Mix it up and enjoy all the flavors in a variety pack.
Price
BON & VIV is part of the Anheuser-Busch family though it’s not currently listed as one of their products on the AB webpage. It’s available in a variety pack or solo.
Dive Bar
$3-6 for a 12 oz. can (likely unavailable)
$6-8 for
Bar/Restaurant
$4-6 for a 12 oz. can (likely unavailable)
Store
$18 for a 12-pack of 12 oz. cans
Recommendations
Mix Prickly Pear with some juice to sweeten it up. Seltzimosas are all the rage! It also makes a nice mixer. We recommend trying it out in your next Aperol Spritz. It mixes well with other strong and fruity hard seltzers.
Summary
Taste
4/5
Price
$$
Drinkability
4/5
Hangover Ease
5/5
Overall Rating: 4/5
The Deadpan Dream
With a dry and light flavors, Prickly Pear is certainly easy to drink. It brings a unique flavor profile that you won’t find with other seltzers. If you’re looking for something sweet opt for a different seltzer brand. Plus, zero grams of sugar helps with the hangover factor.