Similar to hard seltzer’s recent explosion, canned cocktails have become a fan favorite in the last year. With most people unable to visit their favorite bars and hotspots during the pandemic, at-home and ready-to-drink cocktails saw a huge increase in sales. These days, High Noons and Cutwater sodas are pretty common wherever you go, and big-name alcohol brands are beginning to hop on the bandwagon. Here are our suggestions if you’re itching to enjoy a canned cocktail this spring and summer in the Montana sun.
Canned Cocktails for the Spring and Summer
Best Canned Cocktails: Vodka
Vodka is pretty much the breadwinner when it comes to canned cocktails, and it seems people really love a ready-to-drink vodka soda. While there are seemingly endless options to choose from when it comes to vodka canned cocktails, here are our suggestions for the upcoming spring and summer seasons.
Saint Archer Vodka Soda
Available in lime, grapefruit and blood orange, Saint Archer Vodka Soda is made with real vodka and has a 5% alcohol by volume. Saint Archer is a Southern California lifestyle brand that thrives off its passion, quality, and award-winning brewing experience.
F!VE Moscow Mule
Coming in a bit stronger with 9% alcohol by volume, F!VE’s canned Moscow mule is the perfect poolside or beachfront beverage to have on deck. The mix contains vodka, lime juice, ginger beer, tamarind and coconut water. F!VE also offers other canned cocktails like a margarita, gin and tonic, and a vermouth americano.
Cutwater Fugu Vodka Mule
Of course, we can’t leave out the award-winning Cutwater Fugu Vodka Mule when mentioning canned mules. With natural ginger, lime and a hint of bitters, this is a really good go-to for the summer. The balance is spicy and sweet, but bitter and tart.
Best Canned Cocktails: Rum
I don’t think you’ll hear many complaints after suggesting a rum and coke on-the-go. Or, perhaps, a portable rum punch? Whichever it is, we’re interested. More and more notable rum brands are releasing their own canned cocktails, even big hitters like Bacardi.
DRNXMYTH Rum Punch
Delicious and refreshing, we suggest everyone pick up a DRNXMYTH Rum Punch. The hype is real, and so are the ingredients. The best part? The sweetness is balanced and not overpowering, which a lot of brands tend to look past. Just remember to take it slow since each bottle holds two cocktails!
Cutwater Tiki Rum Mai Tai
We’re big fans of Cutwater’s line of canned cocktails, and the Tiki Rum Mai Tai is definitely a top contender. Whether you’re sitting here in Montana reaching for a sweater or lounging in the sun elsewhere, the Cutwater Tiki Rum Mai Tai brings the beach vibes to you. Cutwater combines Bali Hai Tiki Gold Rum and barrel-aged rum, coconut, and natural pineapple to concoct the perfect canned mai tai.
Cutwater also offers other tequila-based canned cocktails like a Grapefruit Tequila Paloma and a Lime Tequila Margarita that retail for under $4 per can.
Best Canned Cocktails: Tequila
Onda Sparkling Tequila Lime
If you’ve been out and about within the last year or so, you’ve likely seen Onda’s trendy packaging in either a grocery store, bar, or your friend’s kitchen. Although it’s a simple tequila soda in a can, Onda’s origin isn’t as mainstream. The soda uses real tequila and lime juice sourced from a woman-owned distillery in Jalisco, Mexico. Onda offers tequila soda in a variety of flavors, including grapefruit, lime, blood orange, watermelon, mango, pineapple, passionfruit, and strawberry.
Two Chicks Tequila Grapefruit Cocktail
Light, citrusy and sweet, the Two Chicks Tequila Grapefruit Cocktail is perfect for those who want something to chill and sip on. The alcohol by volume is relatively low, so it’s definitely a beverage you can enjoy throughout the afternoon. Crisp, sparkling, and refreshing, this blanco tequila-to-go is a great canned cocktail for the warmer months.
