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.
Ready-To-Drink Cocktail News
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Shake Up Canned Cocktails Wins InvestBev Accelerator Comp...
Shake Up Cocktails, maker of all-natural, gluten-free ready-to-drink cocktails, has been named the winner of the InvestBev Accelerator Fall 2025 Pitch Day competition. The brand...
Shake Up Canned Cocktails Wins InvestBev Accelerator Comp...
Shake Up Cocktails, maker of all-natural, gluten-free ready-to-drink cocktails, has been named the winner of the InvestBev Accelerator Fall 2025 Pitch Day competition. The brand...
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Juan, Please Canned Tequila Cocktail Celebrates Heritage ...
Hispanic Heritage Month may have come to a close, but the celebration continues with Juan, Please, a bold new ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail that’s redefining the category....
Juan, Please Canned Tequila Cocktail Celebrates Heritage ...
Hispanic Heritage Month may have come to a close, but the celebration continues with Juan, Please, a bold new ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail that’s redefining the category....
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Mexico's #1 Ready-To-Drink Cocktail, El Jimador New Mix, ...
Brown-Forman proudly announced today the U.S. launch of New Mix, Mexico's #1 ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail, setting a new standard for quality, authenticity, and convenience in...
Mexico's #1 Ready-To-Drink Cocktail, El Jimador New Mix, ...
Brown-Forman proudly announced today the U.S. launch of New Mix, Mexico's #1 ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail, setting a new standard for quality, authenticity, and convenience in...
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Ballz On The Wallz: BuzzBallz Decks The Halls With New Ho...
Deck the halls? More like deck the Ballz. Meet Ballz on the Wallz, a limited-edition BuzzBallz holiday shelf that chills your ready-to-drink cocktails, lights up...
Ballz On The Wallz: BuzzBallz Decks The Halls With New Ho...
Deck the halls? More like deck the Ballz. Meet Ballz on the Wallz, a limited-edition BuzzBallz holiday shelf that chills your ready-to-drink cocktails, lights up...
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Surfside Vodka Iced Teas & Lemonades Introduces New High ...
Surfside, the premium tea + vodka and lemonade + vodka canned cocktail brand known for its delicious, full-flavored taste, is making waves once again with...
Surfside Vodka Iced Teas & Lemonades Introduces New High ...
Surfside, the premium tea + vodka and lemonade + vodka canned cocktail brand known for its delicious, full-flavored taste, is making waves once again with...
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Switchback Brewing Introduces New RTD Cocktail, Expands S...
Switchback Brewing Company has announced the expansion of its Switchback Spirits program with three new releases: Switchback Spirits Vodka, Switchback Spirits Gin, and a Watermelon...
Switchback Brewing Introduces New RTD Cocktail, Expands S...
Switchback Brewing Company has announced the expansion of its Switchback Spirits program with three new releases: Switchback Spirits Vodka, Switchback Spirits Gin, and a Watermelon...
Ready-To-Drink Cocktail 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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BEST OVERALL
Read MoreOur year-end Editor's Choice Awards are presented in addition to our standard medal ratings. At the...
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TOP PICK
Read MoreOur year-end Editor's Choice Awards are presented in addition to our standard medal ratings. At the...
Ready-To-Drink Cocktail Ratings & Reviews
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XXI Martinis Chocolate Martini Review
Think smooth and creamy milk chocolate. Perfectly balanced sweetness. Premium vodka. We call it comfort meets indulgence. This is what a chocolate martini aspires to...
XXI Martinis Chocolate Martini Review
Think smooth and creamy milk chocolate. Perfectly balanced sweetness. Premium vodka. We call it comfort meets indulgence. This is what a chocolate martini aspires to...
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XXI Martinis Raspberry Martini Review
The unmistakable, tantalizing flavor of ripe, red-pink berries pairs with the easy smoothness of premium vodka to create a perfect harmony of sweet and tart,...
XXI Martinis Raspberry Martini Review
The unmistakable, tantalizing flavor of ripe, red-pink berries pairs with the easy smoothness of premium vodka to create a perfect harmony of sweet and tart,...
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XXI Martinis Chocolate Peppermint Martini Review
This is no simple confection. Decadent, dark, bittersweet chocolate and fresh, cool peppermint meet the pristine smoothness of premium vodka, transforming the simple martini into...
XXI Martinis Chocolate Peppermint Martini Review
This is no simple confection. Decadent, dark, bittersweet chocolate and fresh, cool peppermint meet the pristine smoothness of premium vodka, transforming the simple martini into...
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XXI Martinis Espresso Martini Review
Rich, velvety, freshly brewed espresso awakens taste buds with a balance of bitter and sweet notes, energizing body and spirit. Together with premium vodka, this...
XXI Martinis Espresso Martini Review
Rich, velvety, freshly brewed espresso awakens taste buds with a balance of bitter and sweet notes, energizing body and spirit. Together with premium vodka, this...
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XXI Martinis Peach Martini Review
Behold the magic of the peach’s golden flesh, tart and sweet notes, mingling with the effortless smoothness of premium vodka. Let the subtle sweetness conjure...
XXI Martinis Peach Martini Review
Behold the magic of the peach’s golden flesh, tart and sweet notes, mingling with the effortless smoothness of premium vodka. Let the subtle sweetness conjure...
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Just Call Me Shirley Original Cherry Shirley Temple Cockt...
Our Original Shirley Temple Cocktail is a purposeful blend of classic charm and timeless sophistication. Inspired by the iconic Shirley Temple, our canned cocktail made...
Just Call Me Shirley Original Cherry Shirley Temple Cockt...
Our Original Shirley Temple Cocktail is a purposeful blend of classic charm and timeless sophistication. Inspired by the iconic Shirley Temple, our canned cocktail made...
Ready-To-Drink Cocktail Roundtable Interviews
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Interview With Sundial Rum-Based Canned Cocktails Founder...
Sundial Cocktails crafts high-quality, convenient cocktails that can be enjoyed at any time. Their Anytime Cocktails™ are carefully created with real rum and natural flavors...
Interview With Sundial Rum-Based Canned Cocktails Founder...
Sundial Cocktails crafts high-quality, convenient cocktails that can be enjoyed at any time. Their Anytime Cocktails™ are carefully created with real rum and natural flavors...
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Owl's Brew Founders Jennie Ripps & Maria Littlefield
Maria Littlefield and Jennie Ripps are the co-founders of Owl's Brew Boozy Tea + Tea Cocktails, a ready-to-drink cocktail brand that features real ingredients and...
Owl's Brew Founders Jennie Ripps & Maria Littlefield
Maria Littlefield and Jennie Ripps are the co-founders of Owl's Brew Boozy Tea + Tea Cocktails, a ready-to-drink cocktail brand that features real ingredients and...
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Talkhouse Encore Founder & CEO, Ruby Honerkamp
Launched in 2022 by female founder and Hamptons local, Ruby Honerkamp, Talkhouse Encore's canned cocktails channel the essence of Stephen Talkhouse, the Hamptons-based, one-of-a-kind dive...
Talkhouse Encore Founder & CEO, Ruby Honerkamp
Launched in 2022 by female founder and Hamptons local, Ruby Honerkamp, Talkhouse Encore's canned cocktails channel the essence of Stephen Talkhouse, the Hamptons-based, one-of-a-kind dive...
Ready-To-Drink Cocktail Services News
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RTD Magazine 2025 Editor's Choice Awards: How To Enter
2025 marks RTD Magazine's second annual Editor's Choice Awards and entering your brand's ready-to-drink cocktails is simple: All products submitted for our on-demand product ratings +...
RTD Magazine 2025 Editor's Choice Awards: How To Enter
2025 marks RTD Magazine's second annual Editor's Choice Awards and entering your brand's ready-to-drink cocktails is simple: All products submitted for our on-demand product ratings +...
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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...