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A wave of sweet, high-alcohol canned cocktails<\/a> is gaining traction among young drinkers, raising concerns among some experts.<\/p>\n

BuzzBallz, a brand of pre-mixed, ready-to-drink alcoholic cocktails created in 2009, has gained renewed attention online in recent years, especially among young adults.<\/p>\n

Sold in small, neon-colored round containers, most BuzzBallz drinks are about 200 milliliters of 15% alcohol-by-volume (ABV), containing nearly two standard alcoholic drinks<\/a> in a single container.<\/p>\n

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One viral TikTok video<\/a> shows a man approaching young adults and asking them to chug a BuzzBallz Biggie in public for $100. The supersized version contains 1.75 liters of 15% ABV alcohol.<\/p>\n

The video,<\/a> which garnered more than 750,000 likes, drew thousands of comments from stunned viewers.<\/p>\n

“I’d do this for free,” one person wrote.<\/p>\n

“My problem is, I would do this for far less money,” another said.<\/p>\n

The sweetness and drinkability of BuzzBallz products play a “significant role” in their popularity, said Cesar Wurm, a Georgia-based hospitality executive and author of “The Powers of Addiction: Finding Freedom in Acceptance and Recovery.”<\/p>\n

Wurm told Fox News Digital that higher alcohol content can be masked by flavor \u2014 making it harder for people to gauge how much they’re drinking.<\/p>\n

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“For a younger or less experienced consumer, that disconnect between taste and potency can increase risk,” he said.<\/p>\n

There is also a behavioral component, Wurm said, as members of Gen Z<\/a> tend to “value experiences, social connection and immediacy.”<\/p>\n

Ready-to-drink beverages<\/a> “fit seamlessly into that with no preparation required, easy to share and highly ‘social media friendly,'” he added.<\/p>\n

The bright packaging can also “create a perception that the product is more casual or harmless than it actually is,” Wurm said.<\/p>\n

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“From a risk perspective, the combination of high alcohol content, ease of consumption and appealing design can accelerate overconsumption, especially in unstructured environments,” he noted.<\/p>\n

“The concern is less about the format itself and more about how accessible and unintimidating it makes higher-alcohol products.”<\/p>\n

Wurm, who has been sober for more than a decade, emphasized the importance of “awareness, education and transparency around what’s actually being consumed.”<\/p>\n

He added that Gen Z is “one of the most mindful generations when it comes to health and wellness.”<\/a><\/p>\n

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“We\u2019re seeing a parallel rise in moderation, sobriety-curious behavior<\/a> and non-alcoholic alternatives, which suggests this is not a one-directional trend, but rather a more complex relationship with alcohol overall,” he said.<\/p>\n

Ravi Sawhney, a design expert and founder of RKS Design, said the drinks<\/a> are “designed experiences.”<\/p>\n

“When something looks fun and harmless, we unconsciously assign it less risk, even when the opposite is true,” Sawhney, who is based in California, told Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n

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“For Gen Z, who are highly attuned to visual culture and identity signaling, these drinks can feel more like an extension of lifestyle<\/a> than a substance with consequences. That disconnect between how it feels and what it actually does is where the real risk lies.”<\/p>\n

A BuzzBallz spokesperson told Fox News Digital the company’s products are “intended strictly for individuals of legal drinking age.”<\/p>\n

“We love that the brand is highly social and associated with fun, but we are also very intentional about our role in promoting responsible consumption,” the spokesperson said.<\/p>\n

“We fully support and promote responsible drinking practices and do not encourage illegal, excessive or irresponsible consumption in any way.”<\/p>\n

The spokesperson added that BuzzBallz’s marketing is “focused on the social occasion, not the act of consumption itself.”<\/p>\n

“By doing so, we ensure BuzzBallz is always portrayed as a fun, colorful, portable accessory made for adult social moments<\/a> like a beach day, a concert or a party,” the spokesperson added.<\/p>\n

The company is based in Carrollton, Texas. In 2024, it was acquired by Sazerac Company, a major global spirits company.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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