The Truth About Lieutenant Blender's Cocktails in a Bag

I first grabbed a few pouches of lieutenant blender's cocktails in a bag because I was tired of hauling a heavy blender and a dozen ingredients down to the beach every summer. Honestly, I didn't expect much. Most "instant" drink mixes taste like melted popsicles or cough syrup, but I figured if it saved me from cleaning sticky blender blades at 10 PM, it was worth a shot. After a few rounds of testing—purely for research, of course—I realized these things are actually a bit of a hidden gem for anyone who wants a decent drink without the production. ...

April 28, 2026 · 6 min · Sera Renan