Cut Water is a line of canned cocktails, and CBC Liquors in Westford carries a run of them: a Mai Tai, a Long Island Iced Tea, a Paloma, a Strawberry Margarita, a White Russian and a Grape Vodka Transfusion. You can see the whole range on the Cut Water brand page, then pick up at 142 Littleton Rd or ask about delivery.
What is Cut Water?
Cut Water makes ready-to-drink cocktails in cans. Each can holds a finished drink that has already been mixed, so there is no shaker, no juice to squeeze and no bottle of liqueur left open on the shelf afterward.
The flavors follow classic cocktails rather than invented ones. If you know what a Mai Tai or a Paloma is meant to taste like, you know what the can is aiming at. That makes the range easy to shop: you choose the drink you already like, not a code name.
Everything Cut Water we carry sits on one page, the Cut Water brand page, so you can scroll through the lineup without hunting across the store.
Which Cut Water cocktails does CBC Liquors carry?
Right now the shop carries six Cut Water cocktails that you can open from the brand page.
The tiki side of the range is the Cut Water Tiki Rum Mai Tai. For something built on tequila there is the Cut Water Tequila Paloma and the Cut Water Strawberry Margarita.
Vodka fans have two options: the Cut Water Grape Vodka Transfusion and the creamy Cut Water White Russian. Rounding out the set is the Cut Water Long Island Iced Tea, which is the one to pick if you want a drink with several spirits in it.
The Cut Water set is part of a wider ready-to-drink section at the shop, so if none of these suits you, the same shelf has other canned and bottled options.
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Which flavor suits which occasion?
A Mai Tai is a warm-weather drink in spirit. Rum, citrus and a touch of almond-style sweetness make it a natural pick for a patio, a cookout or a night when you want something that tastes like a holiday.
A Paloma is built on tequila and grapefruit soda flavors. It is crisp and a little bitter, which makes it a good match for tacos, grilled chicken or anything with lime on it.
The Strawberry Margarita is the sweeter, fruitier route for people who find a classic margarita too sharp. The Long Island Iced Tea sits at the other end: it is a stronger-tasting, cola-and-citrus drink that tends to suit a casual evening in.
The White Russian is a dessert-style drink. Vodka, coffee liqueur and cream make it rich, so it is better after dinner than before it. The Grape Vodka Transfusion follows the classic idea of vodka with grape and ginger flavors, and it is easy to drink over ice.
How should you serve a canned cocktail?
Chill the can well before you open it. Canned cocktails are designed to be served cold, and a few hours in the fridge does more for the flavor than any garnish.
Pour it over a glass of fresh ice rather than drinking straight from the can. The glass lets you smell the drink, and the ice keeps it cold without watering it down too quickly.
A simple garnish helps. A lime wedge suits the Paloma and the margarita, an orange slice or a cherry works with the Mai Tai, and a wedge of lemon is the traditional finish for a Long Island Iced Tea. The White Russian is best served in a short glass over ice with nothing added.
Shake or gently tilt the can once before you open it if it has been sitting, since cream and juice flavors can settle.
Should you buy cocktails in cans or mix your own?
Cans win when you want consistency and no cleanup. Every drink tastes the same each time, you can bring a few to a friend's house without packing a bar kit, and you do not have to buy a full bottle of an ingredient you will use once.
Mixing at home wins when you want to control the strength or the sweetness, or when you are making drinks for a crowd and want to scale up. In that case the shop's rum, tequila and vodka shelves are where to start, and the mixers section covers the rest.
Many people do both. They keep a few cans in the fridge for easy evenings and make a batch from bottles when they are hosting.
Can you pick up or get Cut Water delivered from Westford?
Yes. CBC Liquors offers pickup, delivery and shipping alongside walking in. Pickup hours match the 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 runs slightly shorter days: 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.
The shop also serves people in nearby towns. If you are in Chelmsford, Acton, Littleton, Lowell or Billerica, those pages explain delivery for your town. The delivery areas page lists the full set.
As with any alcohol purchase, you need to be 21 or older to order or to receive it.
Where is CBC Liquors and when can you stop in?
CBC Liquors is at 142 Littleton Rd, Westford, MA 01886. You can walk in during opening 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.
The shop holds 4,586 products from 1,882 brands, so a stop for Cut Water can also be a stop for anything else on your list, whether that is beer, wine or a bottle for the weekend.
The shop has a 4.7 out of 5 rating on Google from 339 reviews. If you would rather check a product before you drive over, the Cut Water page shows what is there to choose from.
Common questions
What is Cut Water?
Cut Water is a brand of ready-to-drink canned cocktails. Each can is a finished drink, such as a Mai Tai, Paloma or White Russian, that you chill and pour over ice.
Which Cut Water cocktails does CBC Liquors carry?
The shop carries the Tiki Rum Mai Tai, Long Island Iced Tea, Tequila Paloma, Grape Vodka Transfusion, Strawberry Margarita and White Russian.
Can I pick up Cut Water at CBC Liquors in Westford?
Yes. Pickup 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.
Does CBC Liquors deliver to towns near Westford?
The shop offers delivery and serves Chelmsford, Carlisle, Littleton, Acton, Tyngsborough, Lowell, Billerica, Boxborough and Dunstable. Delivery hours are shorter than store hours, so check the delivery page for your town.
How should I serve a canned cocktail?
Chill it thoroughly, pour it over fresh ice in a glass and add a simple garnish such as a lime wedge or an orange slice.
