Alcoholic Beverages

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Diverse group of Canadian friends happily sharing and enjoying a variety of colorful ready-to-drink cocktails on a sunny outdoor patio.
Drinks

Canadian consumers embrace ready-to-drink cocktails, driving market growth

Canadians bought just over 40% more ciders and coolers between April 2020 and March 31, 2021, according to Statistics Canada .

Daniel Moretti·June 5, 2026
A can of E-40's Sluricane Espresso Martini ready-to-drink cocktail displayed prominently in a stylish bar setting.
Drinks

E-40 Launches New Espresso Martini RTD Cocktail

Rapper E-40 has launched a Sluricane Espresso Martini, a ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail with a potent 20% ABV, priced at $19.

Daniel Moretti·June 3, 2026
A close-up of a pre-mixed spirit-based cocktail in a stylish glass, with a blurred bar background, highlighting the leading trend in the US alcoholic drinks market.
Drinks

US pre-mixed alcoholic drinks market analysis shows spirit-based cocktails leading.

In 2025, the ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage category surged nearly 18%, eclipsing the entire vodka segment to become the undisputed leader in the U.

Daniel Moretti·May 18, 2026
A futuristic bar scene in 2026, highlighting the rise of ready-to-drink cocktails alongside traditional mixology.
Brands

Ready-to-drink cocktails challenge mixology and craft in 2026

In 2023, a single major grocery chain reported selling more ready-to-drink Old Fashioneds than all the craft cocktail bars in its city combined, signaling a profound shift in how consumers access soph

Daniel Moretti·May 14, 2026
Split image: a refreshing non-alcoholic RTD cocktail with Lion's Mane and caffeine next to a premium high-ABV alcoholic RTD cocktail, illustrating market divergence.
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10 Barrel Brewing Launches Two New Ready-to-Drink Cocktail Lines

On May 4, 2026, 10 Barrel Brewing launched a non-alcoholic RTD cocktail infused with Lion's Mane and caffeine.

Daniel Moretti·May 5, 2026
On The Rocks Passion Fruit and Watermelon Margarita ready-to-drink cocktails displayed on a bar with a tropical beach sunset in the background.
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On The Rocks Launches Passion Fruit and Watermelon Margarita RTDs

The global ready-to-drink cocktail market, valued at $3.

Daniel Moretti·April 25, 2026
A diverse selection of colorful ready-to-drink cocktails arranged attractively on a bar, showcasing new flavors and market expansion.
Drinks

Ready-to-drink cocktail market sees major expansion with new flavors

The Finnish Long Drink, a single ready-to-drink brand, more than tripled its sales since 2022, reaching 3.

Daniel Moretti·April 14, 2026
Jack Daniel's Coca-Cola Zero Sugar variety pack featuring new cherry and vanilla zero-sugar ready-to-drink cocktails.
Drinks

Jack Daniel's Coca-Cola Zero Sugar adds new ready-to-drink flavors

Jack Daniel's and Coca-Cola have just launched a new variety pack featuring their first-ever zero-sugar cherry and vanilla ready-to-drink cocktails, each containing just 100 calories.

Daniel Moretti·April 13, 2026
A visually appealing display of Vodkade's new sugar-free, 90-calorie ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages in a modern bar setting, featuring sleek bottles and fresh fruit.
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Vodkade Launches New Sugar-Free Alcoholic Beverages With 90 Calories

Vodkade introduces a new line of sugar-free, 90-calorie ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages, targeting health-conscious consumers. Learn about the four new non-carbonated, fruit-flavored options now available nationwide.

Daniel Moretti·March 30, 2026