Review: 7-Eleven - Big Bite Hot Dog Flavored Sparkling Water

7-Eleven's 7-Select Big Bite Hot Dog Flavored Sparkling Water features sparkling water with the flavor of the convenience store chain's signature Big Bite Hot Dog complete with ketchup and mustard.

These are not currently available in stores but I received a 16-oz can courtesy of 7-Eleven.

According to the can, the ingredients are "filtered carbonated water and natural flavors."

I popped open the can and gave it a whiff and, sure enough, I smelled hints of grilled meat and smoke but not in a way that made my mouth water.

I took a glug and tasted fizzy hot dog water, which is what I imagine water would taste like if you boiled hot dogs in it. The sparkling water gave it a cleaner mouthfeel as actual hot dog water would be greasier. I did not pick up on any ketchup and mustard notes but there was a weird fried corn flavor at the tail end that reminded me of corn chips a little.

At the end of the day, 7-Eleven's 7-Select Big Bite Hot Dog Flavored Sparkling Water was impressive in that: a) they actually made it and b) it actually tastes like hot dogs. However, I can't see anyone actually wanting to drink outside of playing a drink-guessing game or blindfold challenge of some sort. It's a novelty drink for sure.

Nutritional Info - 7-Select Big Bite Hot Dog Flavored Sparkling Water (474mL)
Calories - 0
Fat - 0g (Saturated Fat - 0g)
Sodium - 0mg
Carbs - 0g (Sugar - 0g)
Protein - 0g