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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New CheChe Yerba Mate Hard Refresher Ready-To-Drink Canne...
CheChe, the yerba mate hard refresher, offers a new way to drink: all-natural, balanced, and revitalizing ingredients. Using only the cleanest ingredients, CheChe is crafted...
New CheChe Yerba Mate Hard Refresher Ready-To-Drink Canne...
CheChe, the yerba mate hard refresher, offers a new way to drink: all-natural, balanced, and revitalizing ingredients. Using only the cleanest ingredients, CheChe is crafted...
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Four Loko Continues Growth, Will Release Two New Flavors ...
Phusion Projects, the company behind Four Loko and Mamitas, is closing out 2025 strong in a challenging year for bev-alc as a leader in flavored...
Four Loko Continues Growth, Will Release Two New Flavors ...
Phusion Projects, the company behind Four Loko and Mamitas, is closing out 2025 strong in a challenging year for bev-alc as a leader in flavored...
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AB InBev Eyes BeatBox Acquisition As Ready-To-Drink Cockt...
Anheuser-Busch InBev is reportedly exploring a major move in the ready-to-drink cocktails space, holding advanced discussions to acquire BeatBox, a fast-growing brand known for its...
AB InBev Eyes BeatBox Acquisition As Ready-To-Drink Cockt...
Anheuser-Busch InBev is reportedly exploring a major move in the ready-to-drink cocktails space, holding advanced discussions to acquire BeatBox, a fast-growing brand known for its...
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West Peak Sparkling Spirits Announces Strategic Advisory ...
West Peak Sparkling Spirits, a spirit-based RTD made with sparkling water and real juice, is pleased to announce the appointment of an exceptional group of...
West Peak Sparkling Spirits Announces Strategic Advisory ...
West Peak Sparkling Spirits, a spirit-based RTD made with sparkling water and real juice, is pleased to announce the appointment of an exceptional group of...
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Dosi Dosi Launches New Greek Masitha Canned Cocktail
Dosi Dosi Greek Mastiha Cocktail is a bar-strength canned cocktail inspired by the ancient spirit of Greece. Launching in early December 2025, with pre-orders opening...
Dosi Dosi Launches New Greek Masitha Canned Cocktail
Dosi Dosi Greek Mastiha Cocktail is a bar-strength canned cocktail inspired by the ancient spirit of Greece. Launching in early December 2025, with pre-orders opening...
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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...
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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John Wolf & Co. California Brandy Blackberry & Cola Cockt...
The John Wolf & Co. California Brandy Blackberry & Cola cocktail celebrates the natural, dark fruit with a long, refreshing cola finish. Rich and smooth...
John Wolf & Co. California Brandy Blackberry & Cola Cockt...
The John Wolf & Co. California Brandy Blackberry & Cola cocktail celebrates the natural, dark fruit with a long, refreshing cola finish. Rich and smooth...
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John Wolf & Co. California Brandy & Cola Canned Cocktail ...
John Wolf & Co.'s California Brandy & Cola is a smooth, refreshing cocktail with a perfect balance of crisp cola bite and mellow brandy warmth....
John Wolf & Co. California Brandy & Cola Canned Cocktail ...
John Wolf & Co.'s California Brandy & Cola is a smooth, refreshing cocktail with a perfect balance of crisp cola bite and mellow brandy warmth....
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John Wolf & Co. California Brandy & Ginger Ale Canned Coc...
The John Wolf & Co. California Brandy Apple & Ginger Ale cocktail pairs peak apple freshness with a light, natural ginger bite, and brandy's smooth...
John Wolf & Co. California Brandy & Ginger Ale Canned Coc...
The John Wolf & Co. California Brandy Apple & Ginger Ale cocktail pairs peak apple freshness with a light, natural ginger bite, and brandy's smooth...
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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...
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...