For bar-quality drinks without the hassle of assembling an at-home mixology kit, canned cocktails are a gift. Ideal for sipping on the go or bundling into your bag for a trip just about anywhere (festivals, camping trips, picnics… the list goes on), pre-mixed cocktails are having a moment.
Marks & Spencer's classic "gin in a tin" has long been the "go-to choice" when it comes to ready-to-drink cocktails, said Joel Harrison in The Telegraph . The British retailer has been expanding its offering and, this year alone, expects to sell 14.6 million cans. But there has also been a slew of smaller brands cropping up in recent years including London's Moth Drinks and Blake Lively's newly released Betty Booze range.
While "we're not knocking a trusty G&T tinny", said Abha Shah in the London Evening Standard , brands are increasingly going the "extra mile", adding "innovative and exotic" offerings to their pre-mixed can collections.
Tequila is "without a doubt the ongoing gem of the spirits world", said The Telegraph, and many of the top brands have leapt on the "trending drink of the summer": the Paloma , a heady mix of tequila, lime juice and grapefruit soda.
Here are some of the most refreshing canned cocktails to try this summer.
Whitebox: Pocket Negroni
At just 100ml, this "dinky" negroni is among the smallest canned cocktails out there, but it "packs an almighty punch", said The Telegraph. A refreshing blend of Porter's gin, sweet vermouth and bitter aperitif, the flavours are expertly balanced; it's no surprise the company was founded by a team of "world-class" bartenders.
£60, box of 12, whiteboxcocktails.com
Mixtons: Spicy Melons
"Move over spicy margarita," said the London Evening Standard, "there's a new thirst-busting sheriff in town". Mixtons' Spicy Melons is "sweeter and less acidic" than the classic cocktail: the hint of watermelon is perfect for balancing out the tequila and chilli kick.
£42, box of 12, mixtons.com
M&S: Marksologist Pink Grapefruit Paloma
Delivering a "kick" despite its tiny size, M&S's newly released paloma mixes tequila, pink grapefruit liqueur, pink grapefruit juice and agave syrup, said Daisy Lester in The Independent . It's a "holiday in a can", ideal for drinks in the park or a trip to the beach.
£3.50 per can, ocado.com
Served: Lime Hard Seltzer
Co-founded by popstar Ellie Goulding, Served set up shop just as hard seltzers were exploding in popularity, said The Telegraph. The brand's lime hard seltzer is a "slightly more health-conscious" cocktail that's essentially "alcoholic sparkling water with a flavoursome twist" and is made with "wonky" limes that would otherwise have been binned.
£27, box of 12, serveddrinks.co.uk
Edinburgh Gin: Rhubarb & Ginger with Ginger Ale
Tonic water is swapped for a "hearty glug" of ginger ale in this "fruit-laden" gin liqueur-based cocktail, said the London Evening Standard. An excellent summer tipple, the sweetness of rhubarb is balanced with a fiery hint of ginger and tang of citrus.
£27, box of 12, edinburghgin.com
Moth Drinks: Margarita
Moth cocktails bring the kind of calibre you would expect to find at a "swanky London bar", said Rob Buckhaven in Metro . The classic margarita can mixes "zesty" notes of fresh lime with "herbaceous" tequila; "the quality of the ingredients is evident on the first sip".
£39, box of 12, mothdrinks.com
Bloody Drinks: Bloody Mary
Bloody Marys have a "Marmite" reputation, said The Independent. Fortunately we love them – and Bloody Drinks' can is "just as tasty as versions quaffed at a bar". Tomato juice is blended with 58 Distillery's triple-distilled vodka, Amontillado sherry, fresh lemon, Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce and a dash of Tabasco for a cocktail that's "seasoned to perfection".
£39, box of 12, bloodydrinks.co.uk
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