Alcopop is a flavored alcoholic beverage with an alcohol content ranging from 4% to 12%. These drinks typically have fruit flavors and gained popularity in the late 1980s with Bacardi's introduction of Breezer.
History
The history of alcopops began in the late 1980s when Bacardi introduced Breezer, a rum-based mixed drink. Since then, various brands and flavors have emerged, becoming particularly popular among younger consumers in many countries.
Types and styles
Common alcopop brands include WKD Original Vodka, Cheeky Vimto, Hooper's Hooch, Vodka Cruiser, and Smirnoff Ice. Hard seltzer is also considered a type of alcopop. Regulations vary by country, with many setting minimum purchase ages at 18 and requiring proof of age.
Adapted from the Russian Wikipedia article Алкопоп, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Kinds of alcopop
Other styles
- Cheeky Vimto
Well-known brands
- WKD Original Vodka
- Hooper's Hooch
- Vodka Cruiser
- Smirnoff Ice