With a little know-how, mixing your own beverages isn't difficult to do, but preparing all of the ingredients required for a recipe can be time-consuming, which is what makes pre-mixed alcohol so perfect for instant enjoyment.
Ready-to-drink alcohol comes in just about every form imaginable, including everything from margaritas to martinis, whiskey and vodka-based drinks, which can be canned, bottled or even bagged. In order to suggest these kinds of drinks as an alternative to other alcohols on the market, RTD beverages are often packaged in such a way so that they adopt styles that look like other drinks. A few great examples of this include Jack Daniels' pre-mixed whiskey-colas, packaged in beer-like cans and four-packs or Nola's Vodka Spritzers, strategically presented in tall, elongated bottles to look just like a light wine.
27 Examples of Pre-Mixed Alcohol
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Boozy Tomato Beverages
Toma Toma Sparkling Combines Alcohol and Tomato Juice
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Bottled Vodka Lemonades
UV Vodka Lemonade and Margaritas Are Like a Bartender in a Bottle
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Luxuriously Premixed Manhattans
Selfridges is Set to Sell a Pre-Bottled Manhattan Cocktail
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Patriotic American Alcohols
Freedom Moonshine American Rye Whiskey Comes in Red, White and Blue
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Premixed Whiskey Cocktails
Jack Daniel's Ready-to-Drink Beverages Hit U.S. Shelves in March 2011
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Guido-Inspired Alcohol Beverages
REMIX ‘Pre-Game’ Cocktail by DJ Pauly D are Ready to
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Pre-Mixed Vodka Spritzers
Nola Vodka Spritzers Come Bottled and Canned for Instant Enjoyment
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Pre-Mixed Vodka Lemonade
Northwest Distillery Creates Award-Winning Beverages
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Fruit-Flavored Coffee Drinks
Starbucks Refreshers Offers a Boost of Natural Energy
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Ready-to-Drink Bagged Cocktails
Kold Cocktails is Both Casual and Classy
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Prepackaged Flavored Shots
The LIQS Cocktail Shots are Designed to be Consumed On-the-Go
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Alcoholic Coconut Water
Coco Vodka is a Tropical Drink That Combines Coconut Water and Vodka
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Boozy Bacon Caesars
The Canned Mott's Clam and Tomato Caesar is Infused with Smokey Bacon
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Vintage Soda Slushies
7-Eleven Slurpees are Introducting the Vernons Ginger Ale Slurpee
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Vice-Spiced Rums
This Spiced Rum Drink Boasts the Taste of Coffee & Cigarettes
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Canned Gin Cocktails
GT's Gin and Tonic Cocktails Feature Fruity Infusions
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Cup-Integrated Martini Bottles
Be Tini's Ready-to-Drink Alcohol Bottle Cap Doubles as a Glass
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Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages
Whiskey Barrel Coffee Blends Two Great Flavors for One Tasty Drink
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Brazilian Alcoholic Beverages
Talante Mixes National Spirit Cachaca with Regional Flavors
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Pre-Mixed Peach Coolers
The Smirnoff Ice Peach Bellini is a Fresh Twist on a Brunch Favourite
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Pre-Mixed Pina Coladas
This Convenient Frozen Pina Colada Mix Means You Can Kick Back and Relax
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Canned Fruity Cocktails
Japan's Strong Zero Pre-Mixed Cocktails Come in Cans
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Whiskey Four-Packs
Jack Daniels' Pre-Mixed Ready to Drink Packs Offer Effortless Enjoyment
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Spiked Ginger Beers
The Hollows All Natural Alcoholic Ginger Beer is a Healthier Alternative
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Whisky-Casked Coffee
'Whisky Barrel Coffee' Beautifully Combines Booze and Java
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Canned Coffee Wines
Friends Beverage Group is Set to Sell Coffee-Wine in a Can
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Convient Coffee Cocktails
Get Energized With the New Kahlua Cans-to-Go Bevarages
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Diet-Friendly Margaritas
Skinnygirl Sweet’arita is a Ready-to-Serve Cocktail
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Vintage Pre-Mixed Cocktails
These Classic Drinks by Master Malt Make Bartending A Breeze
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Whisky-Infused Canadian Sodas
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Canned Tequila-Vodka Cocktails
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Premium Canned Margaritas
Casamigos Margaritas Combine Convenience and Cultural Credibility
Unconventional RTD Cocktails
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Bottled Italian Spritz Cocktails
The Aperol Spritz RTD is Ready to Pour Over Ice
Edible Cocktail Shots
BUBL Cocktail Shots Debuts an Unconventional Approach to RTD Beverages
Multi-Serve Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Non-Alcoholic Cocktails by ISH are Available by the Bottle
Spiced Ready-to-Drink Cola Cocktails
BACARDÍ & Coca-Cola Spiced is Ready to Sip or Pour
Iconic Vodka Cocktails
Absolut Introduces Convenient Ready-to-Serve Cocktails
Canned Cocktail Variety Packs
The Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola Flavors Pack Offers Convenience
Mexican-Made RTD Debuts
Brown-Forman Brings New Mix Canned Cocktails to U.S. Shelves
Ready-to-Serve Rum Refreshments
Bacardí & Coca-Cola Offers a Classic Recipe in a Convenient Way
Flavorful RTD Expansions
Absolut x Ocean Spray Partner for Two RTD Flavor Additions
Ready-to-Sip Hard Lemonades
Good Boy Vodka Lemonade Comes in Four Flavors
Bottled Espresso Martinis
Trader Joe's Espresso Martini is Smooth, Rich and Ready to Pour
Nootropic-Packed Alcohol-Free Cocktails
These New Smiling Wolf Drinks Feature a Functional Recipe
Cherry Cola Whiskey Refreshments
Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola Cherry Offers a New Take on a Classic
Alcohol-Free Nitro Cocktails
Funkin Launched an Alcohol-Free Strawberry Daiquiri and Piña Colada
Frozen Cocktail Tubes
24 ICE's Frozen Cocktails Offer a Convenience Way to Consume Cocktails
Soda Brand Canned Cocktails
Schweppes Mix Comes in the Gin Twist and Paloma Bliss Varieties
Instant Campfire Cocktails
The Tincup x Alpine Start Cocktail Mixers Pair with Whiskey and Water
Dynamic RTD Margaritas
Agave Boom Margaritas Deliver Convenient, Premium Flavor with 13.9% ABV
Summer-Ready RTD Launches
The Absolut Ocean Spray Variety Pack is Uniquely Flavored
Canned Spiked Lemonades
Minute Maid Spiked Vodka Lemonade Shares No Fizz & 5% ABV
Ready-to-Sip Sparkling Cocktails
On The Rocks Cans Meet the Demand for Premium, Portable Cocktails
Premium Cocktail-Style Beverages
ClawTails by White Claw Puts a Twist on Classic Cocktail Flavors
Ready-to-Pour Spritz Cocktails
Aperol Spritz TO GO Embrace the Popularity of RTDs
Convenient Canned Classic Cocktails
Gibson's London Dry Gin & Tonic Comes in 250ml Pours
Popsicle-Favored Alcoholic Drinks
Tilray Has a New Lineup of Popsicle-Branded Alcoholic Drinks
Margarita-Flavored Alcohol Beverage Expansions
Topo Chico Hard Celebrates National Margarita Day
Pina Colada-Inspired Canned Cocktails
Cîroc Colada Spritz Has Pineapple and Coconut Flavors
Moonshine-Based RTD Cocktails
Dust Bowl Distillery Debuted Its First RTD Moonshine Cocktail
Non-Alcoholic Highball Kits
The Blueberry Bourbon Highball Mix Kit Makes a Fruity, Fizzy Mocktail
Summer-Ready Premixed Gin Cocktails
Whitley Neill Gin Debuted a Series of RTDs in Singles and More
Whiskey Sour-Inspired Ales
Tip Top Co-Created a Sessionable Sour Influenced by the Whiskey Sour
Juicy Vodka Cocktails
Holla Spirits Launched Two Nostalgic, Flavor-Forward RTD Cocktails
Extra-Strong RTD Cocktails
Cayman Jacked Offers a Bold Margarita in a Can
Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Party Packs
SMASHD's Party All Day & Party All Night Packs are Replenishing
Ready-to-Pour Craft Cocktails
These Trillium Brewing RTDs Come in Two Options
Easy-to-Sip Canned Cocktails
Smirnoff Crush Comes in Two Tart Flavor Options
High-ABV Cooler Lineups
The Four Loko REMIX Range Features Two Varieties
Branded Coffee Canned Martinis
The Grind Espresso Martini is the Brand's First Canned Cocktail
Canned Cocktail Mixers
Kazimo Helps Bartenders Consistently Serve Quality Flavor Profiles
Zero-Proof Mocktail Variety Packs
Lift Bridge Debuts a New Line of Zero-Proof Canned Mocktails
Convenience-Focused Mini Spirits
Spritz Del Conte Boasts Single-Serve Mini Bottles
Authentic Canned Cocktails
Whitebox Cocktails Expanded Its Lineup with Mai Tai and Clover Club
Functional RTD Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
NOOT's Functional Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Hits Sprouts
Nostalgic Canned Cocktails
A Classic Fair Refreshment Inspired Shake Up Cocktails
Bar-Quality Canned Martinis
The Collina & Co Espresso Martini Comes in a 140ml Can
Canned Bar-Quality Rum Cocktails
V Rum Canned Cocktails Come in Three Expressions
Colorless Canned Cocktails
Ghost Labs' Remixed Minimalist Cocktails are Completely Clear
Night Out-Inspired Canned Cocktails
The WKD Cocktail RTD Range Features Three Flavors
Modular Beverage Systems
Bevi's Journey Juice and Joss Shots are Available as a Combo
Ready-to-Pour Vodka Martinis
SKYY Martinis Introduce a Well-Crafted Martini in a Bottle
RTD Tequila Sodas
John Anthony Wine & Spirits Launched 'Johnny Tejas'
Daytime Bourbon Cocktails
Subourbon Life Launched Two Refreshing, Ready-to-Drink Bourbon Cocktails
Canned Cocoa Coffee Cocktails
The Cutwater Chocolate Espresso Martini Has a 13% ABV
Premium Vodka Cocktails
Smirnoff's Newest Ready-to-Drink Offerings are Boldly Flavored & Nostalgic
Festive Instant Cocktail Mixes
Craftmix's Holiday Variety Pack Activates with Alcohol, Water & Ice
Ready-to-Sip Sangrias
Daughters of the Vine Sangria Targets a New Generation of Wine Drinkers
Artisan-Style Low-Calorie Cocktails
This Is Skinny Cocktails Come in Three Flavor Options
All-Hours Functional Mixers
Day & Night Drinks Reduce Hangover Effects & Support Next-Day Recovery
Premixed Wine Cola Cocktails
Jam Shed Jammy Red Wine x Cola Takes a Bold Approach to RTDs
Vibrant Pre-Mixed Margaritas
Casamigos Launched Pour-and-Serve Classic Lime and Spicy Margaritas
Canned Shirley Temples
The Drinks Bureau Offers 'The Shirleys' in Two Unique Formats
Boozy Christmas Cocktail Packs
The Wonderland 12 Cocktails of Christmas is Available from BrewDog
Celebrity RTD Expansions
Cara Delevingne's Della Vite Launched Five Canned Spritz Varieties
THC-Infused Bottled Cocktails
ORRA Boasts Premium Positioning and Cocktail-Inspired Sophistication
Subtropical RTD Cocktail Collections
MG Destilerías Unveils the MG Spirit Ready-To-Drink Range
Limited-Edition Aniseed Cocktails
Ready-to-Drink Ricard Captures the Essence of French Pastis
Artisanal Single-Serve Cocktail Mixers
These New Double Dutch Mixers Come in Nine Options
High-ABV Pickle Margaritas
BeatBox Beverages and Van Holten's Made a Big Papa Pickle Margarita
Ready-To-Drink Mimosa Bottles
GRANRIVIERA Has Entered the Premium Ready-To-Drink Cocktail Market
Warming Ginger Beer Cocktails
Sunnyside Drinks Spiced Rum & Ginger Beer is All-Natural
Mixologist-Made Canned Cocktails
The Canned Coppa Cocktails Come in Three Flavor Options
Canned Vodka Tea Cocktails
The Betty Booze Ready-to-Drink Cocktail Range Has Two Options
RTD Non-Alcoholic Margaritas
Free AF Crafted Non-Alcoholic Canned Margaritas for Every Preference
Refreshing Fruity Cocktails
Passoã's RTD Cans Bring Vibrancy to Year-Round Occasions
Apple Wine Cocktails
The Angry Orchard Canned Cocktail Range Shows Off the Brand's Attitude
Piña Colada-Inspired RTD Lineups
Captain Morgan Boasts the Sliced Colada Style Drink Variety Pack
Low-Alcohol Canned Cocktails
The Edinburgh Gin Raspberry Collins Has a Modest 2% ABV
Ready-to-Drink Whiskey Cocktails
The Suntory World Whisky Ao Highball Features Five Whiskeys
Ready-to-Pour Margarita Cocktails
The El Jimador Sparkling Margarita is Coming to the UK
Premium Zero-Proof Alcohol Alternatives
Team Spirits Boasts Sophisticated Alcohol-Free Cocktails
Non-Alcoholic Tequila Extract Margaritas
Edna’s Margarita Offers Premium Flavor with No Alcohol
Sporty Vodka Cocktails
Vodkade Tastes Like a Sports Beverage with a Kick
Refreshing Vodka Soda Cocktails
ALB Vodka Showcases Its Ability to Adapt
South Asian Canned Cocktails
Junglee Cocktails Come in Three Flavors
Ready-To-Drink Canned Sakes
Kato Sake Works Blends Japanese Tradition & American Drinking Habits
Canned Bar-Quality Summertime Cocktails
The Latest Served Cocktails Come in Four Expressions
Versatile Alcohol-Free Spirits
Mock One Non-Alcoholic Spirits Come in Four Expressions
On-Tap Gin Brand Cocktails
These Nicholson Gin Premixed Cocktails Come in Four Varieties
Canned Restaurant-Branded Cocktails
Hard Rock Cocktails Come in Four Distinct Flavors
Shakeable Ready-to-Drink Cocktails
The Shak.r Cocktails Offer a Freshly Shaken Experience
Crafted RTD Cocktails
Clubtails Crushers Boast Fruity Refreshing Flavors
Premium Draught Cocktails
Served Draught Enhances Service, Quality & Convenience
Ready-to-Drink Spritz Cocktails
The Funkin Cocktails Spritz Range Has Three Flavors
Halloween Cocktail Capsules
Bartesian's Spooky Sips Collection Elevates Cozy Evenings at Home
Refreshing Vodka Lemonade RTDs
Lucky One Lemonade Comes in Four Fruit-Forward Options
Nitrogen-Infused Espresso Martinis
Can-Tini is a Smooth, Creamy Espresso Martini in a Can
Portable Cocktail Packets
Mixxers' Premium Packets Share the Taste of Organic Ingredients
Fiery Canned Rum Cocktails
The SLY DOG Rum Spiced ‘n’ Stormy RTD Comes in Six-Packs
Bulk Artisan Cocktail Products
The Drinks Bureau Cocktails are Debuting New Formats
RTD Rosé Refreshers
The bubly Wine Refresher is a Light, Convenient Grab-and-Go Cocktail
Canned Creamy Espresso Martinis
The 1983 Creamy Espresso Martini Will Be Distributed in Canada
Bar-Quality Canned Margaritas
The Sierra Tequila Margaritas are Ready to Enjoy in Two Flavors
Absinthe-Infused Canned Cocktails
The Dark Fairy Cocktail Was Created with Point Cocktails
High-ABV Premium Cocktails
Avenue 8's Lightly Sparkling Cocktails Feature Organic Spirits & 8% ABV
Premium Branded Mixer RTDs
These Masons of Yorkshire RTDs Were Created with Franklin & Sons
New RTD Cocktail Flavors
All Shook Up Launches Classic Mojito Flavor in Convenient RTD Format
Holiday-Ready Non-Alcoholic Mixers
Mixly Cocktail Co. Offers All-Natural, Non-Alcoholic Mixers
Summery Canned Mocktails
The J20 Tropical Punch Mocktail is a Limited-Edition Refreshment
Canned Lychee Martinis
The Drinks Bureau's Lychee Martini is a Fragrant Cocktail in a 150ml Can
Batched Alcohol-Free Cocktails
De Kuyper Batched 0.0% Comes in Three Flavor Options
RTD Kenyan Gin Cocktails
African Originals' 5.8 Gin & Tonic Features Locally Sourced Ingredients
Alcohol-Free Martini Kits
The Dash Dry January Dirty Martini Kit is Limited-Edition
Warm-Weather Cocktail Sets
el Jimador Spiked Bebidas Expands to Offer a Glass Bottle Format
Bar-Strength Canned Cocktails
These Served Full-Strength Cocktails Have 14.9% ABV
Canned Spritz-Style Cocktails
FUNKIN Spritz Comes in Two Fresh Flavors
Canned Absinthe Sours
Wildlot Crafts Compact, Bar-Strength Absinthe Sour Cocktails
Pocket-Sized Drink Mixers
Drizz Conveniently Creates Zero-Sugar Cocktails & Mocktails on Demand
Low-Alcohol Gin Distillates
820 Spirits' Drop of Gin Shares More Flavor and Less Alcohol
Bottled Melon Martinis
Duchess' Watermelon Martini is Refreshing and Ready to Pour
Ready-to-Pour Cocktail Gifts
The Deko Cocktails Gift Box Pairs Signature Serves with Garnishes
Ready-To-Serve Cocktail Lines
Civil Pours Brings Its Product Line to Ontario's LCBO Retail Network
Ready-to-Drink Tequila Tonics
El Rayo Tequila Tonic Has a 7% ABV and Comes in 250ml Cans
Mature Refreshment Product Ranges
These ALDI Summer Adult Beverages Come in 20 Options
Malt-Based RTD Releases
Carbliss Launches a New Malt Tallboy Across Midwest Stores
Shakeable Canned Martinis
Served's Premium Full-Strength Cocktails Replicate Bar Quality at Home
Premium Pre-Mixed Cocktails
Coppa Cocktails Come in Shaker-Style Packaging
Low-Calorie RTD Vodka Cocktails
Crystal Light Debuts its 'Vodka Refreshers'
Canned Espresso Martinis
SABÉ Beverages Boasts an Indulgent Ready-To-Drink Espresso Martinis
Artisan Spirit Cocktail Packs
Dillion's Small Batch Variety Packs Come in Vodka and Gin Options
Powdered Cocktail Mixers
Mixxers Offers a Convenient, Premium Way to Craft the Classics
Canned Branded Liqueur Cocktails
Cointreau Cocktail Twists Margaritas Come in Two Varieties
Canned Signature Margaritas
Mirror Margarita Launched a Ready-to-Drink Format
Pre-Batched Freezer Martinis
Hayman’s Freezer Martini Delivers Convenient, Quality Serve
Raspberry Ready-to-Drink Cocktails
The Finnish Long Drink Launches the Long Drink Raspberry
Luxurious Nitro Cocktails
Inversion Nitro Cocktails Capture the Texture of Freshly Shaken Drinks