Buzzballs don’t exactly whisper. You spot one across the room and immediately know: a party’s
brewing. These brightly coloured, boozy little balls have landed hard in the UK. From festivals to university fridges and Desi Gen Z is more than here for it. Scroll TikTok and you’ll find group taste tests, outfit matchups, and even BuzzBallz being served at South Asian events. It’s like the new WKD, but with better design and a punchier vibe.
Originally born in Texas, BuzzBallz are premixed cocktails packed in bold spherical containers that look part toy, part club prop. They carry names like Choc Tease and Lotta Colada. Cheekay, eccentric and perfectly designed for social media virality. Their real hook, though? They’re strong. Like really strong. We’re talking 15-20% ABV in a juice-sized ball. No wonder Gen Z is treating them like a rite of passage.
In the UK, they’ve made their way into off-licenses, festival bars, and yes, even local Asian grocery shops that keep them stocked for weekend hype runs. You’ll see people picking flavors based on their outfits (“ I’m wearing pink, so I got the Cran Blaster”), posting BuzzBallz tower stacks after weddings, and rating taste like they’re judges on Bake Off.
For British South Asians, part of the charm is how these little cocktails feel both cheeky and chill. They’re perfect for picnics in Regent’s Park, BBQ in Bradford, or spontaneous girls’ nights after desi weddings. You can walk into a party with a few BuzzBalls and immediately feel like you’re showing up correct. Bonus points if you match the flavour to your nail colour.
Some even say it’s the drink equivalent of Desi maximalism, bold, loud, and not afraid to be a little extra. And in a world where so many ready-to-drink options feel muted or overly sleek.
Of course, not everyone’s on board. Aunties will raise eyebrows. Elders will ask, “Is that juice?” And to be fair, the packaging does lend itself to confusion. But once the vibe is set and the playlist kicks in, Buzzballz do their job: They spark conversation, photos, and laughs all without need for a full bar setup.
