Jose Cuervo Sparkling Paloma Cocktail, 4 pack, 355 ml Cans, 5.9% ABV

I've been a longtime fan of Jose Cuervo Sparkling Palomas because they're one of the best-tasting canned cocktails on the market. The flavor is bright and refreshing, with excellent grapefruit notes, smooth tequila character, and a crisp sparkling finish. The quality of the drink itself is still outstanding. Unfortunately, the recent change is very disappointing. The previous version was 8% ABV and sold for around $9.87 for a 4-pack. The new version has been reduced to 5.9% ABV while the price has jumped to $25.00 for a 4-pack. That's significantly less alcohol for more than double the cost. I understand prices increase over time, but it's difficult to justify such a dramatic price hike while simultaneously reducing the strength of the product. The drink still tastes great, but the value has completely disappeared. If the original 8% version were still available at a reasonable price, I would continue buying it regularly. As it stands, I can't recommend it based on value alone.