Very Bitter G&T by Hard Ketones | 0.0% Alcohol Alternative with 7% Ketohol | 8.4 Oz Can

When I first heard about the G&T from Hard Ketones, described as a “Gin & Tonic” without the gin or the tonic, I was intrigued. For $7.99 a can, I expected to be transported to a botanical wonderland, a symphony of flavors that danced on the tongue and whispered sweet nothings into my evening. Instead, I was handed a ticket aboard the Titanic of beverages, a concoction so profoundly disastrous that it could only be a practical joke crafted by mischievous chemists.Let’s dissect the experience, shall we? The can, sleek and promising, holds inside it not the keys to relaxation but rather a Pandora’s box of flavor that should have remained closed. Upon my first sip, the immediate taste wasn’t the crisp, refreshing juniper berry kiss of a traditional G&T, but a concoction that I can only describe as the ghost of a G&T—if that ghost had been exorcised with a blend of artificial sweeteners and the tears of disappointed drinkers.Now, let’s talk about the “7% Ketohol.” This mysterious ingredient promises a buzz akin to alcohol but delivers only a mild confusion and a growing suspicion that perhaps all is not right. This isn’t the gentle lull of a buzz you might seek from a drink; it’s more the dizzying spin you feel when you’ve made a grave error in judgment, like texting an ex or trusting a fart after a spicy meal.The promise of raising blood ketones by 1-2 mM sounds impressive—until you realize that this isn’t conducive to a relaxing evening but rather to pondering why anyone would pay nearly eight dollars to feel like they’ve just fasted for three days straight. It’s marketed as not being for athletic performance, which is the understatement of the century. The only running you’ll be doing is possibly to the bathroom or away from anyone offering you another can.Ketohol allegedly converts in the liver to ketones, a process that happens naturally during fasting. So essentially, for the price of a decent cocktail, you’re getting the bodily reaction of having skipped several meals, but without the weight loss benefits. It’s like buying a gym membership only to find out it grants access to sit and watch others work out.Furthermore, the after-effects are nothing short of a biological betrayal. There’s no hangover because technically there’s no alcohol, but the lingering aftertaste and headache beg to differ. They mimic the morning-after regrets typically reserved for much more enjoyable evenings.In conclusion, this G&T stands not for “Gin & Tonic” but “Gross & Terrible.” It is an overpriced can of broken promises and crushed dreams, a beverage that belongs in a cautionary tale rather than a glass. I would not recommend this drink unless you are conducting experiments on the effects of disappointment or testing the limits of your taste buds’ endurance.If relaxation is what you seek, a warm bath or a good old-fashioned nap will serve you far better than this $7.99 mistake. Trust me, your liver, your palate, and your wallet will thank you.

I love this concept. I ordered the G & T because it was the only flavor that would get to my house in time for my derby party. Here's my takeaways- I had 4 in 3ish hours and YES, THEY DO WORK! I felt buzzed and relaxed at my party- I went into drinking these fully fasted which I think is key. Don't eat a hamburger then expect these to make you feel tipsy.- Next time, I'd not fast fully before going into; maybe a 3-4hr eating break before drinking these- Taste, if you can shoot tequila or whisky... you can drink these. ADD THE LIME!- Next time I'm going to get the Mule... the same 7% as the G/T but per other reviews, tastes better.- Don't bitch about the taste; THAT'S what gets you tipsy!

These are rough. You can taste and kind of smell what would be a gin and tonic. At first sip, you get gin and tonic flavor with some bitterness at the back of your throat, kind of like where the alcohol would normally hit. Unfortunately, that bitterness is strong, and it continues as an aftertaste and it’s very rough. I know gin is made with botanicals, and maybe there’s some of that going on, but the smell is a mix of gin and tonic and a strong chemical. The taste is also like a gin and tonic mixed with a strong chemical. Like a cleaning chemical is the best way I can describe it. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I had a full can, which is the size of the small soda cans. I didn’t feel even any mild effect. And through Amazon they are the most expensive they can get at eight dollars a can. I can’t believe I even spent eight dollars on a can of anything this small, even double Imperial IPAs are cheaper than this. I’m not bashing them, because a new product has the ability to progress to something great. But I am a little irritated that something that is so harsh was so expensive. In the end, I guess it was worth a try, though.

I saw on social media accounts reports that this product is a great alcohol alternative, capable of delivering similar effects of drinking without all the negative side effects. It should be noted that 7 percent of this product is not the equivalent of 7%abv in alcohol products. I had two of them, and felt pretty much nothing at all except eventually feeling a little more relaxed. There's lots of products and meds/supplements that can give me that relaxing feeling. The best I can say for this product was it did make going to sleep easier. As someone who has struggled with getting to sleep in the past, maybe I'll continue to use for that. But if you're someone who does consume alcohol from time to time and you're expecting this to give you that buzz, this product doesn't live up to that hype unfortunately. Maybe if I'd drank all 5 of them it would've worked... but given how expensive it was to buy just 5 cans, it doesn't really make this product cost effective for the purposes of being an alcohol substitute.

Expensive, not a good flavor for a g&t (if you're into them and are used to Fever Tree like myself), not much of a buzz.They need to just sell fifths of just the ketohol.

These looked intriguing. Couldn't resist buying a couple. The flavor will hit you like a bus. It isn't bad, but it is peculiar. The best way I can describe the flavor is "new car smell mixed with subtle notes of fruit." It's weird.The effects of ketohol are definitely distinct from ethanol. It's much more sedating than what I expected.I haven't tried the other flavors but the G&T flavor is bizarre.