Reckon Cherry is deep and tart — ripe dark cherry with a clean, dry finish. Reckon Apricot is softer and sunnier — stone-fruit sweetness balanced by the same crisp tartness. Can’t choose? The variety pack exists for exactly that reason.
Reckon Cherry: deep, tart, a little moody
Cherry is the bold one. It leads with deep tart cherry — the dark, brooding kind, not cough-syrup sweet — and finishes crisp and dry. The color comes from black carrot, so it’s a rich ruby without a single artificial dye. It’s 90 calories and 15g of sugar per 12oz can, and caffeine-free.
Reach for Cherry when you want something with a little backbone: alongside a burger, after a long day, or anywhere you’d normally want a cola but not the sugar.
Cherry tasting notes
- Flavor: deep tart cherry, dark-fruit depth, crisp dry finish.
- Best with: grilled and smoky food, sharp cheese, dark chocolate.
- Stats: 90 cal · 15g sugar · caffeine-free.
Reckon Apricot: sunny, soft, endlessly easy
Apricot is the crowd-pleaser. Sun-ripe apricot brings a gentle stone-fruit sweetness, and our signature tartness keeps it from ever going syrupy. The color comes from carotenes — again, no dyes. It’s the lightest of the three at 80 calories and 12g of sugar per can.
Reach for Apricot on a hot afternoon, at brunch, or any time you want something bright and refreshing that everyone at the table will like.
Apricot tasting notes
- Flavor: sun-ripe apricot, soft stone fruit, crisp tart finish.
- Best with: brunch, salads, spicy food, fresh fruit and pastries.
- Stats: 80 cal · 12g sugar · caffeine-free.
Still can’t decide? Don’t.
Honestly, most people end up keeping both in the fridge — Cherry for depth, Apricot for easy refreshment. That’s what the variety pack is for: six of each, no commitment required.
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Grab a Cherry 12-pack, an Apricot 12-pack, or the variety pack. See all three →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Reckon Cherry and Apricot?
Cherry is deeper and rounder with a longer finish, at 15 grams of sugar and 90 calories per can. Apricot is brighter and drier, at 12 grams and 80 calories. Cherry takes its color from black carrot, Apricot from beta-carotene. Both are caffeine-free.
Which Reckon flavor should I try first?
If you usually reach for cola or root beer, start with Cherry, since it has the fuller body. If you tend toward sparkling water or citrus, start with Apricot. The variety pack has six of each if you would rather not choose.