Canned wines have come a long way. While they used to be associated with junky wine options, that’s no longer the case. The quality of canned wines has improved dramatically, to the point where there is now a ton of canned options that are actually, really and truly, delicious. And now refreshing canned cocktails have been crowding the store aisles as well.
In trying to be the perfect hostess and accommodate everyone’s tastes, I usually fuss over the cocktail options way too much. I’m always worried that choosing a gin cocktail will exclude my rum-loving friends, or opting for rose instead of sparkling white wine will offend someone. But the increased availability of amazing canned wine and cocktails has changed all of that.
From an impressive rosé to a stand out margarita, I’ve rounded up the best canned wine and cocktail varieties to drink now.
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10 Refreshing Canned Wine and Cocktails to Drink This Summer
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Mai Tai Fling Canned Cocktail
The history of the original Mai Tai recipe is fraught with confusion. There's the San Francisco version, then the entirelely different Hawaiian version, and then there's whatever your bartender wants to make you.
Fling's Mai Tai canned cocktail goes for the traditional San Francisico recipe with "a fruity balance of lime, orange, almond and spice complemented by Virgin Islands rum."
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Underwood Rose Bubbles Canned Wine
Wine in a can might not sound incredibly exciting, but cold rosé in a can is the next best thing to frosé on demand! What's even better is that Underwood Rose Bubbles Canned Wine contains the exact same wine that you'd find in their bottles! Picking up a 4-pack of these is a no-brainer for the weekend!
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Novo Fogo Sparkling Caipirinha
If you've ever had a properly made Caipirinha with Cachaça, you know just how wonderfully refreshing it is! But not everyone has a bottle of Cachaça just laying around. Novo Fogo Sparkling Caipirinha solves that issue with ready-made cocktails of Cachaça, lime and cane sugar.
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Cutwater Spirits Lime Margarita
There are just certain summer days that call for a margarita, and here's one for you that's available on demand! Cutwater Spirits Lime Margarita canned cocktails are a mix of agave nectar, tart lime margarita mix, pure-cane sugar, and a hint of orange. Sounds like a perfect afternoon drink to me!
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Slow and Low Rock and Rye Whiskey Canned Cocktail
I really never thought I'd see whiskey in a can. But here it is! Just add a splash of orange (bitters, juice, etc.) and the Slow and Low Rock & Rye Whiskey will trick your brain into thinking you're in your favorite bar!
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Cranberry Vodka Soda
I always seem to be craving a vodka drink when I'm at a picnic or on the beach. These Cranberry Vodka Soda canned cocktails fix that issue entirely! I can just picture myself taking an ice cold sip at the next party and thanking my lucky stars I didn't have to keep a giant bottle of vodka on ice to make it happen!
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Mezzo Spritz Blood Orange Canned Cocktail
Are you one of those hipsters that loves a classic Aperol Spritz? Well, you're in luck in the canned cocktail department thanks to the wonder that is the Blood Orange flavord Mezzo Spritz. This cider drink is combined with sparkling water and blood orange essence. making it the perfect drink for anytime of day.
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Three Sheets Rum Cola Canned Cocktail
You know that party guest that seems disappointed by your current offerings of beer/wine in the cooler? Throw a few of these Three Sheets Rum Cola Canned Cocktails on the ice and see their face light up when they try one!
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Jacqueline Leonne Brut Canned Wine
Jacqueline Leonne Brut seems to be a new favorite in the sparkling wine/champagne aisles these days, and having it available in a canned version is pretty awesome.
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Ohza Mimosa Canned Cocktail
A mimosa is that perfectly acceptable morning alcoholic beverage. Kind of wish you could drink them all day long?Well, now you can with the Ohza Mimosa Canned Cocktail. Drink one while kayaking down the river or bring them to a friend's pool party. Oh, and they are gluten-free and have no added sugar!
