Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on June 2012

Does your drink have balls? Would you like it to? Multifaceted company V8, a pioneer in cocktail technology, has set the spherical object rolling with the Cocktail Ball (¥1,039/6). These jellified blobs of color come in six different flavors—vodka-based yogurt, screwdriver, and cassis orange, as well as tequila-based strawberry, melon, and grape—and can be popped into the glass for a cheeky surprise at parties. Warning: the booze will kick in about half an hour after swallowing, so make sure you’re hanging onto something—or someone. Available from www.v8co.jp.