
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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Lake Hour Hard Seltzer Introduces New Vodka Iced Tea Lineup
What’s better than kicking back with iced tea and a scenic lake view? For Wyatt Russell and Rich Peete, the answer is simple—canned vodka iced...
Lake Hour Hard Seltzer Introduces New Vodka Iced Tea Lineup
What’s better than kicking back with iced tea and a scenic lake view? For Wyatt Russell and Rich Peete, the answer is simple—canned vodka iced...
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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...
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...