CLEAN + CONSCIOUS AWARDS 2026 PROUDLY PARTNERED WITH
Alcoholic Coconut Water – Piña Colada & PassionSpritz – Coco Loco
FINALIST
Best Spirits, Seltzer + Cocktail Mixer 2026
$35.00
Coco Loco is an Australian made, craft brewed ready-to-drink beverage. It is the world’s only brewed alcoholic coconut water, low in sugar, all natural and contains one standard drink. Available in cocktail-inspired flavours.
Clean Ingredients / Materials
Made with excellent clean ingredients. Gluten free. Fructose free. Vegan.
Ethical Practices
Coco Loco produces all products in regional Victoria, using only Australian-sourced ingredients and materials to maintain a sovereign supply chain and support local employment. The brand requires key suppliers to provide annual documented ethical audits and certifications and does not partner with entities lacking ethical production standards. Products contain no artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners or preservatives, with all stabilisers of natural origin and stevia as the plant-derived sweetener. All products are cruelty-free and vegan, with no animal-derived ingredients or animal testing.
Sustainable Practices
Coco Loco operates a "No Scaled Retail" distribution model to avoid the environmental impact of long-haul transport and the destruction of unsold stock. The Ingredient Rescue Program sources "Best Before" coconut water from retailers to prevent landfill waste, upcycling it into brewing batches. Production is managed through "produce-to-demand" brewing and small-batch manufacturing to maintain near-zero waste. Packaging uses infinitely recyclable aluminium cans without paper labels and 6-pack carriers are certified home compostable (AS5810).
Social Impact
Coco Loco provides permanent discounted wholesale rates to local sporting clubs, schools and community organisers, ensuring accessibility without a premium price barrier. The founders volunteer at local events and markets, maintaining an active in-person community presence. As a women-led business in a male-dominated industry, Coco Loco prioritises diverse voices and representation across its business, content and community partnerships. The brand is also a member of the Victorian Farmers' Markets Association, supporting the local "maker" economy and direct-to-consumer relationships.
Product Reviews by Experts
I thought this might taste too coconutty but was pleasantly surprised. It is such a refreshing and well-balanced beverage. Tastes like Summer in a can. Clean ingredients, practices that help to reduce waste, and strict policies around sales & marketing show their commitment to being a truly conscious business.
This was such a refreshing change from the usual premixed drink. I loved that Coco Loco is brewed from coconut water rather than feeling like another sugary, generic hard seltzer, and it had a lighter, cleaner feel that made it really easy to enjoy. It tastes fresh and fun without being too sweet, with a more natural character that feels a little more grown-up than a standard RTD. I think it would be perfect for a warm evening, served ice cold with friends, when you want something relaxed, refreshing and a bit different. I really liked that Coco Loco feels thoughtful from start to finish. The brand makes smart use of rescued coconut water, keeps production small and considered, and avoids unnecessary packaging where it can. It also feels refreshingly honest, Australian made and independent, with a more mindful approach to the usual premixed drink.
The flavour is fantastic (and so impressive!). I enjoyed that this wasn’t trying to copy every other canned drink on the shelf. The coconut water base gives it its own identity, and it comes across as clean and refreshing without overcomplicating things. I liked that the brand seems willing to do things differently. Rescuing ingredients, keeping production local and supporting community groups through ongoing pricing rather than one-off campaigns all felt like practical decisions that reflect the values they’re talking about.
Alcoholic Coconut Water – Piña Colada & PassionSpritz – Coco Loco
$35.00
I thought this might taste too coconutty but was pleasantly surprised. It is such a refreshing and well-balanced beverage. Tastes like Summer in a can. Clean ingredients, practices that help to reduce waste, and strict policies around sales & marketing show their commitment to being a truly conscious business. This was such a refreshing change from the usual premixed drink. I loved that Coco Loco is brewed from coconut water rather than feeling like another sugary, generic hard seltzer, and it had a lighter, cleaner feel that made it really easy to enjoy. It tastes fresh and fun without being too sweet, with a more natural character that feels a little more grown-up than a standard RTD. I think it would be perfect for a warm evening, served ice cold with friends, when you want something relaxed, refreshing and a bit different. I really liked that Coco Loco feels thoughtful from start to finish. The brand makes smart use of rescued coconut water, keeps production small and considered, and avoids unnecessary packaging where it can. It also feels refreshingly honest, Australian made and independent, with a more mindful approach to the usual premixed drink. The flavour is fantastic (and so impressive!). I enjoyed that this wasn’t trying to copy every other canned drink on the shelf. The coconut water base gives it its own identity, and it comes across as clean and refreshing without overcomplicating things. I liked that the brand seems willing to do things differently. Rescuing ingredients, keeping production local and supporting community groups through ongoing pricing rather than one-off campaigns all felt like practical decisions that reflect the values they’re talking about. Coco Loco is an Australian made, craft brewed ready-to-drink beverage. It is the world’s only brewed alcoholic coconut water, low in sugar, all natural and contains one standard drink. Available in cocktail-inspired flavours.
Categories: Best Spirits, Seltzer + Cocktail Mixer 2026
$35.00
I thought this might taste too coconutty but was pleasantly surprised. It is such a refreshing and well-balanced beverage. Tastes like Summer in a can. Clean ingredients, practices that help to reduce waste, and strict policies around sales & marketing show their commitment to being a truly conscious business. This was such a refreshing change from the usual premixed drink. I loved that Coco Loco is brewed from coconut water rather than feeling like another sugary, generic hard seltzer, and it had a lighter, cleaner feel that made it really easy to enjoy. It tastes fresh and fun without being too sweet, with a more natural character that feels a little more grown-up than a standard RTD. I think it would be perfect for a warm evening, served ice cold with friends, when you want something relaxed, refreshing and a bit different. I really liked that Coco Loco feels thoughtful from start to finish. The brand makes smart use of rescued coconut water, keeps production small and considered, and avoids unnecessary packaging where it can. It also feels refreshingly honest, Australian made and independent, with a more mindful approach to the usual premixed drink. The flavour is fantastic (and so impressive!). I enjoyed that this wasn’t trying to copy every other canned drink on the shelf. The coconut water base gives it its own identity, and it comes across as clean and refreshing without overcomplicating things. I liked that the brand seems willing to do things differently. Rescuing ingredients, keeping production local and supporting community groups through ongoing pricing rather than one-off campaigns all felt like practical decisions that reflect the values they’re talking about. Coco Loco is an Australian made, craft brewed ready-to-drink beverage. It is the world’s only brewed alcoholic coconut water, low in sugar, all natural and contains one standard drink. Available in cocktail-inspired flavours.
Categories: Best Spirits, Seltzer + Cocktail Mixer 2026
I thought this might taste too coconutty but was pleasantly surprised. It is such a refreshing and well-balanced beverage. Tastes like Summer in a can. Clean ingredients, practices that help to reduce waste, and strict policies around sales & marketing show their commitment to being a truly conscious business. This was such a refreshing change from the usual premixed drink. I loved that Coco Loco is brewed from coconut water rather than feeling like another sugary, generic hard seltzer, and it had a lighter, cleaner feel that made it really easy to enjoy. It tastes fresh and fun without being too sweet, with a more natural character that feels a little more grown-up than a standard RTD. I think it would be perfect for a warm evening, served ice cold with friends, when you want something relaxed, refreshing and a bit different. I really liked that Coco Loco feels thoughtful from start to finish. The brand makes smart use of rescued coconut water, keeps production small and considered, and avoids unnecessary packaging where it can. It also feels refreshingly honest, Australian made and independent, with a more mindful approach to the usual premixed drink. The flavour is fantastic (and so impressive!). I enjoyed that this wasn’t trying to copy every other canned drink on the shelf. The coconut water base gives it its own identity, and it comes across as clean and refreshing without overcomplicating things. I liked that the brand seems willing to do things differently. Rescuing ingredients, keeping production local and supporting community groups through ongoing pricing rather than one-off campaigns all felt like practical decisions that reflect the values they’re talking about. Alcoholic Coconut Water – Piña Colada & PassionSpritz – Coco Loco
Coco Loco is an Australian made, craft brewed ready-to-drink beverage. It is the world’s only brewed alcoholic coconut water, low in sugar, all natural and contains one standard drink. Available in cocktail-inspired flavours.
Categories: Best Spirits, Seltzer + Cocktail Mixer 2026
I thought this might taste too coconutty but was pleasantly surprised. It is such a refreshing and well-balanced beverage. Tastes like Summer in a can. Clean ingredients, practices that help to reduce waste, and strict policies around sales & marketing show their commitment to being a truly conscious business. This was such a refreshing change from the usual premixed drink. I loved that Coco Loco is brewed from coconut water rather than feeling like another sugary, generic hard seltzer, and it had a lighter, cleaner feel that made it really easy to enjoy. It tastes fresh and fun without being too sweet, with a more natural character that feels a little more grown-up than a standard RTD. I think it would be perfect for a warm evening, served ice cold with friends, when you want something relaxed, refreshing and a bit different. I really liked that Coco Loco feels thoughtful from start to finish. The brand makes smart use of rescued coconut water, keeps production small and considered, and avoids unnecessary packaging where it can. It also feels refreshingly honest, Australian made and independent, with a more mindful approach to the usual premixed drink. The flavour is fantastic (and so impressive!). I enjoyed that this wasn’t trying to copy every other canned drink on the shelf. The coconut water base gives it its own identity, and it comes across as clean and refreshing without overcomplicating things. I liked that the brand seems willing to do things differently. Rescuing ingredients, keeping production local and supporting community groups through ongoing pricing rather than one-off campaigns all felt like practical decisions that reflect the values they’re talking about.You Might Also Like