Quick answer
Chill Au Vodka Blue Raspberry cans in the fridge for at least 4 hours before serving, pour over ice into a glass to release the aroma, and keep unopened cans upright in a cool, dark place. Once opened, reseal and refrigerate, then finish within 24 hours for the best fizz and flavor.
Why temperature and pouring matter more than you think
A pre-mixed can is a finished drink, so the two things you control are how cold it is and how it meets the glass. Warm cans taste flatter and more syrupy; very cold cans keep the blue raspberry bright and the finish crisp. Pouring down the side of a tilted glass preserves carbonation, while a hard pour into a straight glass knocks gas out and leaves the drink feeling dull.
If you are serving a crowd, treat the 12-pack as a batch: chill the whole pack rather than icing cans one at a time. That keeps every serve consistent and avoids the common mistake of pulling a warm can from the cupboard at the last minute.
The exception: when not to pour over ice
Ice dilutes a drink as it melts, and a 330ml can has a fixed volume. If you want the full flavor of the blue raspberry, serve it neat in a chilled glass with no ice, or use large clear ice cubes that melt slowly. Small, fast-melting ice is the usual reason a pre-mixed can tastes watery halfway through.
Step-by-step serving and storage routine
- Chill the full 12-pack: Place unopened cans upright in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the coldest serve. If you are short on time, stand them in a bowl of ice and cold water for 30–40 minutes. Checkpoint: the can should feel ice-cold to the touch before you open it.
- Prep the glass, not the can: Use a clean, dry glass. For a chilled neat serve, put the glass in the freezer for 10 minutes first. For an iced serve, use two or three large clear cubes rather than a handful of small ones. Common mistake: filling the glass with crushed ice, which dilutes the drink too quickly.
- Open and pour gently: Open the can just before serving and pour slowly down the inside of a tilted glass. Straighten the glass as it fills. Stop pouring when the glass is about three-quarters full to leave room for the aroma. Checkpoint: a gentle pour keeps the carbonation and the blue raspberry aroma intact.
- Store unopened cans correctly: Keep unopened cans upright in a cool, dark cupboard away from direct sunlight and heat. Avoid storing them in a car or shed where temperatures swing. Once chilled, keep them chilled rather than cycling between warm and cold. Common mistake: laying cans on their side, which can disturb the seal over time.
- Handle opened cans safely: If you open a can and do not finish it, cover the top and refrigerate immediately. Drink it within 24 hours. Never leave an opened can at room temperature overnight. Checkpoint: opened cans lose fizz fast, so treat 24 hours as the practical limit.
- Plan quantities for your group: A 12-pack gives you twelve 330ml serves. For a gathering, allow two cans per guest for a short evening and three or more for a longer party. Chill more than you think you need so no one is left with a warm can. Common mistake: under-chilling because you only put a few cans in the fridge.
Product facts
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Au Vodka Blue Raspberry Pre-Mixed Cans - 12 Pack: The 12-pack contains twelve 330ml ready-to-drink cans at 5% ABV, made with five-times distilled vodka and a blue raspberry flavor. Because each can is a complete, pre-mixed drink, your job is simply to chill and serve it well rather than mix anything.
Au Vodka Blue Raspberry Pre-Mixed Cans - 12 Pack