9 Canned Cocktails to Sip All Summer Long
Bring the bar to you.
Canned cocktails are no longer limited to the humble wine cooler. Thanks, in part, to a surge in interest of craft cocktail culture — seriously, how many at-home cocktails have you made this month? — we’re now able to enjoy a wide array of quality “ready-to-drink” cocktails from the comfort of our own homes using little more than our thumbs or a bottle opener. Sales of these beverages grew 90% in the past year, and considering that many bars across the country may be closed for months to come, we have a feeling that growth is only going to continue.
But we hope canned cocktails is a trend that’s here to stay. They grant access to an experience that was previously only available in a subset of bars, or if you had the time, energy and ingredients to whip up a mint julep or espresso martini from home. Here’s to taking the guesswork out of great mixed drinks with a selection from some top brands.
New to liquor shelves, these mixes offer a twist on the reliable bar staple. Light and sparkling, each 12-ounce can contains only 97 calories — but packs a lot of flavor. Choose from Lime & Cucumber, Grapefruit & Rosemary and Raspberry & Lemongrass.
What’s summer without its go-to cocktail? To be transported poolside: Cut up a lime, salt the rim of your glass and pour out one of these canned Margaritas.
Inspired by the classic vodka mule, this concoction takes things up a notch by adding raspberry juice and hibiscus. Serve in a copper mug if you feel like getting fancy.
Craving a mint julep? Just pour this bourbon whiskey, with notes of ginger, mint and lemon, over ice.
For a less-sweet version of a Margarita, try this Paloma. It swaps the triple sec for grapefruit juice or grapefruit-flavored soda.
You love rosé. You love cider. And you love spritzes. Why not mix them all together? Bubbly and easy to drink, cider fans will love the tart aftertaste.
Featured at hip hangouts like Ace Hotels and Coachella, Hoxie has earned a following for mixing dry wine with all-natural ingredients. Bright and well-balanced, their flavors include Grapefruit Elderflower, Lemon Ginger Rosé, Peach Blossom Blush and Cold Cola Rouge.
Don’t let the cute pink packaging fool you. These drinks carry their weight with hints of smooth, rich rum and coconut.
A blend of vodka, Kahlua liquor and Arabica coffee, all you need to do to enjoy this cocktail is pour it into a glass. But what about the crema? Each can contains a smart nitrogen widget that brings bubbles to the surface once it’s popped open, creating a foam that’s similar to a freshly shaken martini.
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