Smartwater Alkaline + Antioxidant 1.5 L

Smartwater Alkaline + Antioxidant (1.5 L) sits in the bottled water and functional beverage aisle — on shelves with other premium waters, next to electrolyte drinks and enhanced waters and often near sports drinks and single-serve electrolyte packs. Shiny clear PET bottles with the recognizable smartwater “drop,” a black cap and “+” marks signal a premium, active-lifestyle product. Shoppers pick this up for post-workout hydration, gym bag refills, long road trips, or as a perceived healthier swap-in for sugary sports drinks. The brand positions itself as clean, clinical and aspirational: vapor-distilled purity combined with a higher pH and a named antioxidant (selenium) frames the bottle as science-forward and performance-minded, appealing to fitness-focused adults and image-conscious consumers who favor minimalist, premium packaging. Labels lean heavily on health halos — “alkaline,” “antioxidant,” “electrolytes” and “vapor distilled” — without organic or natural-certification claims; the product reads as medically curated rather than family- or kid-focused. In plain terms this is a manufactured, processed beverage: distilled and ionized water with added mineral salts and trace selenium. Sensory impressions are simple — cold, crisp, very light mouthfeel with a subtle mineral finish from added chlorides and bicarbonate — and the ritual is efficient and functional: unscrew the black cap after a workout, sip during a long drive, or set it by the bedside for rehydration. Packaging emphasizes portability and shareable sizing (1.5 L), and the copy leans into “nothing more, nothing less” hydration, reinforcing both minimalist style and convenience in American grocery culture.