BuzzBallz: what they are and how to find them

BuzzBallz are pre-mixed cocktails sold in small, round, single-serve containers, and the quickest way to find out whether CBC Liquors has a flavor you want is to ask us at the shop on Littleton Rd in Westford. This guide covers what they are, how to hunt for a particular flavor, and what to look at if the one you want is not on hand.

What are BuzzBallz?

BuzzBallz are ready-to-drink cocktails sold in small, round, ball-shaped plastic containers with a screw cap. Each one is a single serving, already mixed, so there is nothing to measure or shake. You chill it, open it and pour it over ice or drink it as it is.

The lineup is built around flavors that taste like familiar cocktails and desserts: margarita-style flavors, fruit flavors, and sweeter creamy ones. Alcohol content differs from one flavor to the next, so read the label on the one you pick up rather than assuming they are all the same.

Because the containers are small and light, people tend to buy them for things like pool days, tailgates and cookouts. They are for adults 21 and over, and as with any alcohol, one serving at a time is the way to go.

Does CBC Liquors carry BuzzBallz?

We have a page for BuzzBallz in Westford and another for Buzzball in Westford, because people ask us about them often enough to warrant a place to start. The honest way to get a current answer on a specific flavor is to ask us directly. Stock moves, and a flavor you saw last week may not be what is on hand today.

Come by 142 Littleton Rd in Westford, or check the ready-to-drink category on our website, where the ready-to-drink products we have are listed. If you are after a certain flavor, name it when you ask so we can look for that one rather than giving you a general answer.

We also have a longer write-up, BuzzBallz: what they are and where to find them, if you want more on the flavors.

How do you hunt for a specific or hard-to-find flavor?

Some flavors are easier to track down than others. If you are chasing one particular flavor, a few habits help.

First, know the exact name. BuzzBallz flavor names are close to each other, and a clear name saves time. Second, ask in person or search the website before making a special trip, since the store lists what it has in stock. Third, be ready to be flexible on size. They come in more than one container size, and a flavor you want may be available in one size and not another.

If we do not have it on hand, the next best move is to ask us what is close. We know the ready-to-drink section well, and a person who likes one sweet, fruity pre-mix often enjoys another.

What other ready-to-drink options can you look at?

If the BuzzBallz flavor you want is not available, the rest of the ready-to-drink category is the place to look. It is where our pre-mixed cocktails and canned drinks live on the website, so you can browse them together instead of guessing.

For something lighter and less sweet, try the seltzers. High Noon is one of the makers we carry that has its own brand page, so you can see what we have from them. If you want a mixer to build your own version of a favorite cocktail, the mixers category covers that.

For a spirit-based sip with no mixing, Tito's Vodka and Captain Morgan Spiced Rum are both in stock now, and each works with a simple mixer over ice. 99 Watermelons Schnapps is another fruit-forward bottle for people who like the sweeter side.

What if you want something fruity but not a pre-mix?

Not everyone who searches BuzzBallz wants a cocktail in a ball. Some just want something bright and easy to drink. Beer can do that too. Lawsons Sip Of Sunshine is an IPA, so it is a beer, not a pre-mixed cocktail. If you enjoy hoppy, citrus-leaning beer, you can browse more under IPA on our website.

For something warm and sweet, Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey is in stock. For a celebration, NICOLAS FEUILLATT Reserve Brut Champagne is also in stock now.

These are not substitutes for BuzzBallz so much as different directions to go, depending on what you liked about them in the first place.

Can you pick up, or have it delivered or shipped?

We offer pickup, delivery and shipping besides walking in. Pickup hours match our store hours: Sunday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday to Thursday 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Delivery hours run a little shorter: Sunday 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM, Monday to Thursday 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM, and Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM. Our alcohol delivery page has the details, and the delivery areas page shows where we go. Towns with their own page include Chelmsford, Acton, Littleton and Lowell.

For shipping, read the shipping policy first. Alcohol orders need an adult 21 or older to receive them.

How should you serve and store them?

Keep them cold. Most people drink pre-mixed cocktails chilled or over ice, and a container that has been in the fridge for a few hours is easier to enjoy than one pulled off a warm shelf at home.

Shake before opening if the label says to. Creamy and thicker flavors can settle, and shaking brings them back together. Once opened, drink it then rather than saving it for later.

For a group, set out ice, a few cups and some fruit for garnish. If you are planning a larger gathering, our party planner page can help you think through quantities, and pacing matters as much as amount. Plan water and food, and make sure everyone has a safe ride home.

When can you come by the shop?

We are at 142 Littleton Rd in Westford. Store hours are Sunday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday to Thursday 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Our Google rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 339 reviews. The shop has 4,559 products in stock across 1,880 brands, so a wide range is on the shelves and on the website.

We also serve people from Chelmsford, Carlisle, Littleton, Acton, Tyngsborough, Lowell, Billerica, Boxborough and Dunstable. If you are coming from a distance for one flavor, check the website first or ask us, and bring valid ID, since we only sell to adults 21 and over.