We’ve seen our fair share of ready-to-drink beverages, but Buzzballz are a breed of their own. The boozy balls are by far the most bizarre premixed cocktail to hit liquor store shelves. A former high school teacher created the brand back in 2008. They’re small, ball shaped containers filled with a lot of booze.

Recently, it seems like buzzballz are having somewhat of a renaissance, with similar products like beat boxes getting popular in the past few years. So what’s all the buzz about? Here’s what you need to know:

  • Buzzballz are now all 15% ABV, but the original Alcoholic ball drink had 20% abv. still A lot of alcohol for such a little ball.
  • The ballz come in several different flavors including espresso martini, chili mango, berry cherry limeade and even a seasonal eggnog. but the original names of the products used to be a bit more ballz-y: Stiff Lemonade, Strawberry Rum Job, Limey Bastard and Red Hot Morning Shot. TBH, we kind of miss those days.
  • The original products were made using 100% real juice and natural flavors, and most of their products still follow this standard. Their updated labeling is transparent about the uses of artificial dyes and flavors, so at least you know what you’re getting yourself into.
  • You can buy them “by the ball” ($4.49/ball) or in a mix & match 24 pack.
  • Not only are they unbreakable and recyclable, Buzzballz are floatable. Aka they’re the perfect accessories for whatever beach or pool you’re spending the weekend at.
  • If you’re not into the hard stuff, you can try Tropic Chillerz, the wine and fruit juice version of Buzzballz.

These aren’t the classiest drink you’ll ever have, but we bet you’ll drink them anyways. So grab some Buzzballz, hop in the pool and buzz responsibly.