I've said it before and I'll say it again: Alcoholic beverages just taste better out of an Instagrammable aluminum can. It's a fact. And while canned wine has been having a moment, ready-to-drink cocktails are often *so* much better—and boozier! From Aperol spritz to mimosas, here are our favorites that will get you through the rest of this year and well into next.
If you're looking for the perfect canned cocktail to give you the summer feeling all year long, Miami Cocktail Company has got exactly what you need. Offered in five delicious flavors (Bellini, Mimosa, Paloma, Margarita, and Sangria), each of the organic spritzers has just 110 calories and offers up a 4.2 percent ABV.
The beloved tequila brand just launched a new line of hard seltzers that are spiked with real Plata tequila. It comes in flavors like Lime, Mango, and Pineapple.
If you plan on indulging in any picnics this summer, you'll want to consider these canned mimosas. They're made with sustainably produced Italian wine and organic Californian orange juice. Better yet, you won't have to lug an entire bottle of champagne and orange juice around.
The bourbon you know and love is now available in canned cocktails, including a Ginger Highball and Classic Highball. The new releases come in at 5 percent ABV each and are available as a four-pack or as single 355ml slender cans at select retailers nationwide.
Fancy a coffee-flavored cocktail to go with your after-dinner dessert? Consider Cutwater's canned White Russian if a 14 percent ABV and vodka mixed with a coffee cream liqueur that has notes of vanilla and chocolate sounds like a combo you'd be into.
Onda one-ups the standard hard seltzer with blanco tequila from Jalisco, Mexico. Each can contains five percent ABV, has zero sugars and carbs, and is only 100 calories. It scored four out of five in our celebrity canned cocktails taste test and we especially liked the lime flavor.
Sample a variety of canned cocktails from F!VE Drinks Co. with this pack, which has a Margarita, Moscow Mule, Mojito, and Daiquiri. Other flavors can also be purchased separately, like Tom Collins, Watermelon Vodka Soda, Paloma, Gin & Tonic, and Cosmopolitan.
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The Cocktail Courier Party Can Triple Spice Margarita
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The Cocktail Courier Party Can Triple Spice Margarita
This can holds 12 servings of margarita so you can bring the party with you. It's made with blue weber agave tequila, fresh lime juice, premium orange liqueur, and a bit of spice. It is also shelf-stable for months with a resealable lid, so the perfect marg is just a pour away.
It's not every day you see whiskey drinks in the canned cocktail aisle. These drinks from Boulder, CO-based Cocktail Squad also come in Greyhound, Margarita, Gin & Tonic, Vodka Soda, and Bourbon Smash, and clock in around 10 percent ABV.
Frat fave Pabst Blue Ribbon has a coffee infused with alcohol. Before you get it twisted, no, this is not a coffee-flavored beer. The drink is made with a "rich, creamy milk and vanilla flavor." Oh, and it's five percent ABV.
Fans of Bravo's Summer House will know this canned hard iced tea drink created by stars Amanda Batula and Kyle Cook. It comes in sweet flavors like Lemon Iced Tea and Hibiscus Pom that don't contain any sugar and are only 90 calories.
This female-owned cocktail company is all about fragrant sparkling drinks. Made with natural botanical essences, Two Chicks is keeping things simple with an introductory line of three beverages, including Paloma (Tequila & Grapefruit), Vodka Fizz (Vodka, Pear & Elderflower), and Citrus Margarita (Tequila & Citrus).
Consider these a skinny margarita in a can. Ranch Rider's Ranch Water is made with tequila, sparkling water, and real lime juice, though the drinks can also be found in Paloma, Chilton, and Jalapeño flavors.
Kelly Allen is the current Associate Editor at House Beautiful, where she covers design, pop culture, and travel for digital and the print magazine. She’s been with the team for nearly three years, attending industry events and covering a range of topics. When she’s not watching every new TV show and movie, she’s browsing vintage home stores, admiring hotel interiors, and wandering around New York City. She previously worked for Delish and Cosmopolitan. Follow her on Instagram.
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