
Ready-To-Drink Cocktail News & Reviews
Discover the latest news about your favorite RTD cocktail brands and ready-to-drink beverages. Find ratings and recognitions for a variety of nationally and regionally distributed pre-mixed canned cocktails and pre-made bottled cocktails. Learn more about new and emerging trends within the RTD beverage industry.
RTD Cocktail News
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Suntory Global Spirits Announces -196 Hard Seltzer Nation...
Just in time for summer, -196™ introduces a new Strawberry flavor made with whole fruit flavor, premium vodka and just three grams of sugar. This...
Suntory Global Spirits Announces -196 Hard Seltzer Nation...
Just in time for summer, -196™ introduces a new Strawberry flavor made with whole fruit flavor, premium vodka and just three grams of sugar. This...
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Talkhouse Encore Debuts New Pineapple Tequila Soda Hard S...
Talkhouse Encore, a line of authentic, spirits-based seltzers inspired by the iconic Hamptons-based venue, The Stephen Talkhouse, announced today the debut of its new flavor: Pineapple Tequila...
Talkhouse Encore Debuts New Pineapple Tequila Soda Hard S...
Talkhouse Encore, a line of authentic, spirits-based seltzers inspired by the iconic Hamptons-based venue, The Stephen Talkhouse, announced today the debut of its new flavor: Pineapple Tequila...
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Mission Craft Cocktails Now Available Nationwide At Total...
Mission Craft Cocktails - the award-winning, bar strength 20-40% abv, ready-to-drink cocktails made from locally-sourced Southern California ingredients and premium spirits - is proud to...
Mission Craft Cocktails Now Available Nationwide At Total...
Mission Craft Cocktails - the award-winning, bar strength 20-40% abv, ready-to-drink cocktails made from locally-sourced Southern California ingredients and premium spirits - is proud to...
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Truly Hard Seltzer Rolls Out 8% ABV Truly Unruly Hard Lem...
Pucker up lemonade fans, things are about to get unruly! In anticipation of summer, Truly Hard Seltzer is dropping its latest innovation: all-new Truly Unruly...
Truly Hard Seltzer Rolls Out 8% ABV Truly Unruly Hard Lem...
Pucker up lemonade fans, things are about to get unruly! In anticipation of summer, Truly Hard Seltzer is dropping its latest innovation: all-new Truly Unruly...
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On The Rocks Cocktails Introduces New Sparkling Canned Co...
On The Rocks™ Premium Cocktails, the bartender-created brand known for elevating the ready-to-drink cocktail experience, is expanding its portfolio with the debut of its first-ever...
On The Rocks Cocktails Introduces New Sparkling Canned Co...
On The Rocks™ Premium Cocktails, the bartender-created brand known for elevating the ready-to-drink cocktail experience, is expanding its portfolio with the debut of its first-ever...
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Gallo, Dave Portnoy & Miss Peaches Introduce Lucky One Vo...
Lucky One Lemonade is a new premium vodka-based, non-carbonated hard lemonade created in collaboration with viral 'furfluencer' Miss Peaches. From the makers of High Noon...
Gallo, Dave Portnoy & Miss Peaches Introduce Lucky One Vo...
Lucky One Lemonade is a new premium vodka-based, non-carbonated hard lemonade created in collaboration with viral 'furfluencer' Miss Peaches. From the makers of High Noon...
RTD Cocktail Ratings & Awards
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PLATINUM MEDAL
Read MoreOur Platinum Medal rating is awarded to RTD cocktails which receive exceptional scores across the board and exhibit everything...
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GOLD MEDAL
Read MoreOur Gold Medal rating is awarded to high-scoring RTD cocktails which consistently present extremely desirable...
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SILVER MEDAL
Read MoreOur Silver Medal rating is awarded to RTD cocktails receiving strong scores from all judges with relatively minor...
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BRONZE MEDAL
Read MoreOur Bronze Medal rating is awarded to RTD cocktails receiving a mixture of mid-to-high level scores across all...
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EDITOR'S CHOICE
Read MoreOur annual Editor's Choice Awards are bestowed upon products which have been rated at the very highest levels...
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RTD ROYALTY
Read MoreOur RTD Royalty Award goes one step further than our Editor's Choice. Transcending any categories, we'll crown an...
RTD Cocktail Ratings
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Costco's Kirkland Signature Brand Bottled Old Fashioned R...
This classic cocktail known as an Old Fashioned is a blend of straight bourbon whiskey, bitters, and simple syrup. Ready-To-Drink, 37% alcohol by volume, (74...
Costco's Kirkland Signature Brand Bottled Old Fashioned R...
This classic cocktail known as an Old Fashioned is a blend of straight bourbon whiskey, bitters, and simple syrup. Ready-To-Drink, 37% alcohol by volume, (74...
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Links Drinks Classic Canned Transfusion Cocktail
Some of you haven't heard of this delicious concoction? Well, it's made with vodka, ginger ale & grape juice. For years golfers have looked forward...
Links Drinks Classic Canned Transfusion Cocktail
Some of you haven't heard of this delicious concoction? Well, it's made with vodka, ginger ale & grape juice. For years golfers have looked forward...
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Toucan Cocktails Espresso Martini In A Can
The Toucan Cocktails Espresso Martini is smooth and sophisticated – An elegant balance of coffee richness, sea salt, and vanilla.
Toucan Cocktails Espresso Martini In A Can
The Toucan Cocktails Espresso Martini is smooth and sophisticated – An elegant balance of coffee richness, sea salt, and vanilla.
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Mission Craft Cocktails Bottled Espresso Martini
A bold boost of cold brew coffee, premium vodka, with hints of chocolate and salted caramel. Consider it a nightcap, or just the beginning!
Mission Craft Cocktails Bottled Espresso Martini
A bold boost of cold brew coffee, premium vodka, with hints of chocolate and salted caramel. Consider it a nightcap, or just the beginning!
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Dappled Aromatic Tonic Water Non-Alcoholic Mixer
Richly flavored, all purpose tonic water. Taking cues from the aromatic bitters commonly used in cocktails, Dappled made a tonic water that pairs equally well...
Dappled Aromatic Tonic Water Non-Alcoholic Mixer
Richly flavored, all purpose tonic water. Taking cues from the aromatic bitters commonly used in cocktails, Dappled made a tonic water that pairs equally well...
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Bacio Spritz & Wines Italian Style Orange Spritz
A refreshing blend of premium wine and Italian bitters in a convenient can. Bright, bittersweet, and effortlessly elegant. Experience the vibrant spirit of Veneto with...
Bacio Spritz & Wines Italian Style Orange Spritz
A refreshing blend of premium wine and Italian bitters in a convenient can. Bright, bittersweet, and effortlessly elegant. Experience the vibrant spirit of Veneto with...
RTD Roundtable Interviews
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Blind Tiger Cocktails Founder, Rebecca Styn
Some notable trends right now in the ready-to-drink cocktails universe are low-and-no alcohol options, full flavor recipes, and drinks made with all natural ingredients. And...
Blind Tiger Cocktails Founder, Rebecca Styn
Some notable trends right now in the ready-to-drink cocktails universe are low-and-no alcohol options, full flavor recipes, and drinks made with all natural ingredients. And...
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Clement Pappas: Surfside Iced Tea & Vodka CEO
One of the hottest RTD product lineups right now is Surfside Iced Tea & Vodka and Vodka Lemonades from Stateside Vodka. The RTD Magazine team...
Clement Pappas: Surfside Iced Tea & Vodka CEO
One of the hottest RTD product lineups right now is Surfside Iced Tea & Vodka and Vodka Lemonades from Stateside Vodka. The RTD Magazine team...
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Mission Cocktails Founders Amit Singh & Marcin Malyszko
Amit Singh and Marcin Malyszko are the founders of Mission Cocktails — a premium ready-to-drink craft cocktail brand that prides itself on giving back. The RTD...
Mission Cocktails Founders Amit Singh & Marcin Malyszko
Amit Singh and Marcin Malyszko are the founders of Mission Cocktails — a premium ready-to-drink craft cocktail brand that prides itself on giving back. The RTD...
RTD Services News
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Beverage Copacker Nidra Packaging Secures $3.5M SBA Loan ...
Nidra Packaging, a leading full-service co-packing and fulfillment company catering to both alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands, proudly announces the successful closure of a $3.5 million...
Beverage Copacker Nidra Packaging Secures $3.5M SBA Loan ...
Nidra Packaging, a leading full-service co-packing and fulfillment company catering to both alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands, proudly announces the successful closure of a $3.5 million...
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Unlock Your RTD Brand’s Success In Pennsylvania & Beyond
Let Five Star Beverage Group create a custom blueprint for your ready-to-drink brand and unlock success in highly sought-after markets like Pennsylvania, who recently passed significant RTD...
Unlock Your RTD Brand’s Success In Pennsylvania & Beyond
Let Five Star Beverage Group create a custom blueprint for your ready-to-drink brand and unlock success in highly sought-after markets like Pennsylvania, who recently passed significant RTD...
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Let O-I Glass Make Your RTD Product Launch Pop
When you’ve been in the business of delighting beverage consumers for over 135 years, you understand that it takes more than just a distinct product...
Let O-I Glass Make Your RTD Product Launch Pop
When you’ve been in the business of delighting beverage consumers for over 135 years, you understand that it takes more than just a distinct product...