Surfside Half & Half Variety Pack 8Pk

Surfside Half & Half Variety Pack 8Pk is an eight-can collection of non-carbonated vodka iced tea and lemonade cocktails at 4.5% ABV. Built on Stateside Vodka — winner of a Double Gold Medal at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition — this pack stands apart from malt-based competitors with a clean, spirit-forward base and a still, smooth drinking format.

Quick Facts: ABV: 4.5%  |  Origin: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  |  Style: Non-Carbonated Vodka RTD  |  Distillery: Stateside Vodka

Production & Heritage

Stateside Vodka is distilled seven times from 100% US-grown corn in a custom copper pot still at its Philadelphia distillery. The spirit undergoes a proprietary finishing process that includes carbon, oxygen, and ultra-cold filtration steps, yielding a notably clean base for the ready-to-drink line. Unlike the vast majority of canned cocktails that rely on carbonation, the Surfside Half & Half range is entirely still — designed to replicate the experience of drinking a spiked Arnold Palmer rather than a sparkling seltzer.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fresh-squeezed lemon peel leads, followed by brewed black tea and a faint cereal-grain sweetness from the corn-based vodka. The nose is bright and summery without any harsh alcohol sharpness.

Taste: The palate opens with tart lemonade acidity balanced by mellow black tea tannins. Mid-palate, a gentle sweetness bridges the two flavors without becoming cloying. A subtle grain-neutral quality from the vodka base sits underneath, adding a slight kick without masking the tea and citrus character.

Finish: Short and refreshing with a dry tea fade and lingering citrus zest. There is no harsh alcohol burn, consistent with the approachable 4.5% ABV.

How to Drink Surfside Half & Half

These cans are ready to drink straight from the cooler — no mixing required. Serve well-chilled over ice in a tall glass for maximum refreshment. While designed as a standalone RTD, the liquid also works as a base component in these drinks:

• Spiked Arnold Palmer Punch: Pour several cans into a punch bowl with fresh lemon wheels and mint sprigs for an easy batch serve at cookouts.
• Half & Half Shandy: Split a pint glass between the Surfside and a light wheat beer for a low-ABV hybrid with extra body.
• Tea-Lemonade Spritz: Top a can with a splash of club soda and a sprig of fresh thyme for a lightly effervescent riff.

Best For

• Beach days, pool parties, and outdoor gatherings where low-ABV refreshment is ideal
• Stocking a cooler for tailgates or barbecues with a crowd-friendly option
• Drinkers looking for a non-carbonated alternative to hard seltzers and malt-based teas
• Gifting to anyone who loves Arnold Palmers and prefers a vodka-based drink over malt beverages

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Surfside Half & Half taste like? It tastes like a chilled Arnold Palmer — equal parts iced tea and lemonade — with a clean vodka undercurrent that adds a slight kick without masking the tea and citrus flavors. The body is smooth and still, with no carbonation.

How does Surfside Half & Half compare to Twisted Tea Half & Half? Twisted Tea uses a malt-based alcohol that carries a heavier, sweeter body and includes light carbonation. Surfside uses Stateside Vodka as its spirit base, resulting in a lighter, cleaner mouthfeel with fewer residual sugars and a completely still format.

Is Surfside Half & Half good for casual sipping? At 4.5% ABV with no carbonation and a balanced sweet-tart profile, it is built for extended, easy drinking in warm-weather settings. The low alcohol content makes it sessionable without fatigue.

Where is Surfside Half & Half made? Surfside is produced in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, using Stateside Vodka as its base spirit. Stateside is distilled seven times from 100% US corn in a custom copper pot still at the Philadelphia distillery.

What foods pair well with Surfside Half & Half? Grilled chicken or shrimp skewers complement the citrus-tea profile. Smoked pulled pork benefits from the drink's acidity cutting through richness. Fresh fruit salads echo the lemon notes. Lightly dressed coleslaw or cucumber salads mirror its crisp, refreshing character. Mild white fish tacos with a squeeze of lime also pair naturally.

What sizes does Surfside Half & Half come in? This product is sold as an 8-pack of cans, which is the standard variety-pack format for the Surfside ready-to-drink line.

Is Surfside Half & Half worth the price? Surfside positions as a premium ready-to-drink cocktail within the canned tea-and-lemonade segment, justified by its real distilled-spirit base — a Double Gold-winning vodka — rather than the cheaper malt alcohol used by most competitors in the category.

Why Surfside Half & Half?

The core differentiator is what is inside: a seven-times-distilled, copper-pot-still vodka made from 100% US corn, finished through carbon, oxygen, and ultra-cold filtration. That Double Gold Medal-winning spirit base gives Surfside a cleaner, lighter mouthfeel than malt-based competitors can achieve. The decision to skip carbonation entirely is equally deliberate, producing a drink that behaves like an actual iced tea and lemonade rather than a flavored seltzer. For anyone who has been searching for an Arnold Palmer with a genuine spirit backbone — and without the fizz — this variety pack fills that gap convincingly.