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Spindrift Sparkling Water review (Lemon)
A lightly carbonated water made with real squeezed lemons, not flavor extracts, for only 3 calories per can.
Quick take
Spindrift's Lemon flavor is made with real squeezed lemons rather than flavor extracts, giving it a fuller, slightly pulpy taste compared with typical sparkling waters. Each can has 3% fruit juice and just 3 calories, and it's unsweetened, non-GMO, gluten-free, and kosher, never made from concentrate. This listing is a 24-pack of 12 oz cans.
From our own use
Spindrift is my preferred carbonated-water option because it is flavored with a small amount of real fruit juice rather than relying entirely on flavoring. The lemon variety is simple, refreshing, and a good alternative to soda.
| Brand | Spindrift |
| Flavor | Lemon |
| Fruit juice content | 3% |
| Calories per can | 3 |
| Pack size | 24 x 12 oz cans |
| Diet type | Gluten-free, kosher, non-GMO |
| Caffeine | Caffeine-free |
Who it's for
Good fit
- Anyone wanting real-fruit-flavored sparkling water over standard seltzer
- People replacing soda with a lighter, less sweet alternative
- Households that prefer unsweetened, no-added-sugar drinks
Skip it if
- You prefer a completely neutral, unflavored sparkling water
Flavor and daily use
The real-fruit approach is what separates Spindrift from flavor-extract sparkling waters — the slightly pulpy texture and fuller flavor are a direct result of using actual squeezed lemons rather than lemon flavoring. At just 3 calories per can, it functions as a genuinely light alternative to both soda and juice.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Made with real squeezed lemons, not flavor extracts
- Only 3 calories per can
- Unsweetened, no added sugar
- Gluten-free, non-GMO, kosher
Cons
- Slightly pulpy texture may surprise those expecting standard seltzer
- More expensive per can than generic sparkling water
Frequently asked questions
Does Spindrift use real fruit?
Yes, it's made with real squeezed lemons rather than flavor extracts.
How many calories are in a can?
3 calories.
Is it sweetened?
No, it's unsweetened with no added sugar.
Is it caffeine-free?
Yes.