How Canned Whiskey Cocktails Can Make Your Next Bar-Quality Drink Easy
The first written reference to Scotch whiskey was made nearly 530 years ago in 1494. Ever since then, whiskey makers, drinkers, and mixologists have been writing down different recipes and formulations for both the perfect whiskey and the perfect whiskey cocktail. Today, drink experts are learning and sharing the secrets to a perfect canned whiskey […]
What Is an RTD Cocktail, and Why Should You Try One?
The drink market has been expanding since the mid-1990s to include more convenient and delicious drink options. Where there used to be a limited selection of beers, there’s now a wide range of craft beers, hard ciders, and hard seltzers. Where consumers would have once had to gather the supplies to mix drinks at home, […]
4th of July Cocktails: Celebrate With Patriotic Flair on Independence Day
The 4th of July is approaching is almost here – everyone is planning their barbecue menu and deciding what drinks to bring. When you picture an Independence Day celebration, you might imagine grilling burgers and enjoying an ice-cold beverage—but what drink do you reach for? Beer, hard seltzers and sodas are all pretty standard, but […]
Tiki Cocktails – The Ultimate Party Starter
There is nothing more emblematic of summertime than tiki cocktails. This light and festive class of drinks serves as the perfect accompaniment to warm summer days spent lounging by the poolside, followed by starlit nights surrounded by food, friends, and fun while you sip a tropical cocktail. Unsure of what a tiki cocktail actually entails, […]
The Espresso Martini: A Cocktail With a Story
Coffee has firmly entrenched itself as the drink of choice, with 75% of Americans drinking a daily cup of coffee—or for 49% of people, three to five cups a day. For some, coffee is primarily a morning beverage: a jolt of energy to get the day started. But for many coffee lovers, there’s room for […]
What’s So Great About Canned Craft Cocktails?
Cocktails have long been a symbol of celebration and refinement, but the way we’re enjoying them is changing. Traditionally, crafting a well-blended cocktail required a skilled bartender who understood the art of mixology. An experienced mixologist crafted the drink from various ingredients, and the best drinks sometimes took several steps and considerable time to prepare. […]
Why Canned Cocktails Are Taking Over the RTD Alcoholic Beverage Industry
The summer party season is fast approaching. Most Americans fire up the grill and cool down in their backyards. They’ll serve a delicious meal to friends, often alongside a tasty alcoholic beverage. Instead of playing bartender, many Americans are now serving high-quality canned cocktails, effortlessly poured over a glass of ice, to elevate their backyard […]
Canned Margaritas: How to Get Both Convenience and Quality
What makes the margarita such an enduringly popular drink? It might be that signature mix of sweet, sour, and salty flavors. Or it could be because the drink is so customizable. You can have it frozen or on the rocks, with a salted or sugared rim, and in your choice of delicious and exotic flavors. […]
Canned Cosmopolitans: The Perfect Cocktail for Girls’ Night In
The Cosmopolitan is an enduringly popular cocktail with a mysterious origin. Some origin stories give credit to a bartender in Minneapolis, who claims to have made the Cosmopolitan in 1975. Other versions give credit to a Manhattan bartender in 1988. Whatever the origins, the drink lived in relative obscurity until it became the favorite drink […]
The Coffee and Cocktail Lovers’ Dream: Espresso Martini in a Can
An espresso martini is a luxurious blend of coffee and alcohol, perfectly crafted to satisfy a drinker’s desire for a cocktail pick-me-up. Of course, if you don’t find yourself in a club or restaurant with a full bar when the craving for an espresso martini strikes, you have a long wait and the tedious task […]
The History of the Mai Tai Cocktail and Its Evolution into a Canned Beverage
Imagine yourself on a beautiful beach. Your toes dig into the soft white sand, and you can hear the waves rushing up to meet the shore. You can feel the hot sunshine on your skin and a gentle breeze in your hair. It’s a delightful mental image, but it’s not complete without a tropical drink […]
The Perfect Father’s Day Cocktails for Grilling Enthusiasts
Father’s Day is a time to celebrate the fathers in your life. It’s also time to start the neverending search for a gift that Dad will actually like. Like most kids, you’ve tried it all—the continuous parade of ties he never wears, the bathroom golf putting set collecting dust, the cologne he wore once (to […]