Non-alcoholic Picoso Spicy Soda
DRINK SUMMARY
Name – Picoso Premium Spicy Sodas
Producer – Picoso
Type – non-alcoholic drinks with benefits
Alcohol content – 0.0%
MyDryBar Rating – 80/100
Drink review – Both Picoso Spicy Sodas were tasty, refreshing and truly unique in their flavour profile. I was a bit hesitant when I read the spicy ingredients used but it’s not overwhelming and overall the drink is well balanced between spice and fruit flavours. If you are looking for something a bit different to accompany a meal then Picoso is a great shout.
Picoso are new kids on the block when it comes to alcohol-free soft drink options and I was excited to be sent a couple of cans of their spicy sodas last week.
Picoso, founded by London-based couple Trish and Tom in 2022, is a drinks business currently made up of two interesting sodas that can be drunk neat or added to an alcohol-free spirit of your choice.
The two flavours currently available include a Tropical Mango with Haberno and a Zesty Lime with Scotch Bonnet. As you can see Picoso aren’t shy of bold flavours and if you are into spicy drinks with a kick these are perfect.
Each drink is suitable for vegans and is low in sugar (agave syrup-based). In addition, these drinks contain electrolytes with no preservatives or sweeteners.
So the question is, will Picos’s spicy sodas become a staple of MyDryBar? Well, you’ll just need to read my review below to find out.
Is Picoso any good?
Taste
I tasted both the Mango and the Lime drinks (just ice, no spirit) and they were brilliant, and truly unique in their flavour profile. I was a bit hesitant when I read the spicy ingredients used but the power of the chilli ingredients is not overwhelming and is actually well balanced with the fruit flavours. Personally, I preferred the Lime and Scotch Bonnet soda which I had with a curry and it was the perfect accompaniment to the meal.
Aroma & Appearance
You get some interesting fruity aromas when you crack open a Picoso. In the glass the lightly carbonated drink has a colour similar to the colour of the can.
Buy Picoso sodas
At the time of writing distribution of this drink is limited so its best you visit Picoso’s site for more info.
Key information
– per 100ml – Zesty Lime
Type – drinks with added benefits
Producer – Picoso
Ingredients – Sparkling Water, Lime Juice, Glycerine, Agave Nectar, Natural Flavourings, Citric Acid, Scotch Bonnet chilli extract, Himalayan Rock Salt
Country – UK
Alcohol content – 0.0%
Calories – 28
Vegan friendly? – yes
Gluten-free? – yes
Availability UK/ EU – medium
Availability US/ CAN – hard
