Ready-to-drink beverages have been all the rave lately, including those without alcohol. In fact, Grand View Research discovered that the global ready-to-drink cocktails market size is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14% from 2023 to 2030.
A multitude of RTDs made their introduction in 2023, and we can expect many more in 2024. Here are some particularly noteworthy RTDs from last year:
Nütrl Black Cherry
Made with only 100 calories and a refreshing 4.5% ABV, this Black Cherry flavor boasts fruit juice, sparkling water, and other natural flavors.
SRP: $9.99 per 4-pack
Mingle Mocktails Tailgate Variety Pack
Available in 6-, 12- and 24-pack variations, flavors include Blackberry Hibiscus Bellini, Blood Orange Elderflower Mimosa, Cranberry Cosmo, Cucumber Melon Mojito and Key Lime Margarita low calorie mocktails.
SRP: $18.95 per 6-pack, $37.95 per 12-pack and $59.95 per 24-pack
Nütrl Orange
Made with vodka, seltzer and orange juice, the result is a light, refreshing beverage with notes of tangy citrus and a hint of sweetness.
SRP: $8.99 per 4-pack
Social Hour Bourbon Smash with Dickel Bourbon
Made with Dickel Bourbon, this new Bourbon Smash boasts notes of tart meyer lemon and muddled mint.
SRP: $28 per 4-pack
Seagram’s Escapes Cocktails Margarita Variety Pack
This 12-pack of margarita-inspired flavored malt beverages includes Strawberry Margarita, Watermelon Margarita, Classic Lime Margarita, and Prickly Pear Margarita. 100 calories and 5% ABV per 12 oz. can.
SRP: $28.99 per 12-pack
Deep Eddy Vodka + Tea Hard Seltzers
Each can is 180 calories, gluten free, and contains 4.5% ABV. Available in a variety of flavors, including lemon tea, sweet tea, and peach tea.
SRP: $16.99 per 6-pack
Jim Beam Kentucky Coolers
With 5% ABV and only 120 calories per can, Kentucky Coolers are available in four flavors: Strawberry Punch, Black Cherry Lemonade, Sweet Tea Lemonade, and Citrus Punch.
SRP: $16.99 per 12-can variety pack
Bud Light Seltzer Sangria Splash Variety Pack
With 5% ABV and only 110 calories, the Sangria Splash Variety Pack features four flavors: Red Sangria Style, White Sangria Style, Rose Sangria Style, and Tropical Sangria Style.
SRP: $18.99 per 12-pack
Dogfish Head Grapefruit & Pomegranate Vodka Crush
Each canned cocktail clocks in at 7% ABV and contains two full-proof shots of Dogfish Head Distilling Co. spirits and features real culinary ingredients.
SRP: $12.99 per 4-pack
Wesake
Wesake is a new Japanese Junmai Ginjo sake. It is made with rice, water, yeast, and koji. With an ABV of 13%, it is vegan-friendly and gluten-free.
SRP: $19.99 per 4-pack
Boochcraft Sparkling Apple
Sparkling Apple is the newest flavor from Boochcraft’s hard kombucha line. It has 7 grams of sugar and 7% ABV in each can.
SRP: varies per market
Illicit Elixirs Line of Sparkling Drinks
Available in four flavors including Late Night Fruity Call, Let’s Party Peaches, Vegas Debauch-A-Berry, and Watermelon Lime Thirst Trap, this line of RTDs are designed to boost dopamine production.
SRP: $35.99 per 12-pack
Bacardi Tails Cocktails
These premixed drinks, made for the home bar, contain spirits from Bacardi’s portfolio of products. Available in 4 varieties: Lime Daiquiri, Espresso Martini cocktail, Passion Fruit Martini cocktail, and Pomegranate Margarita.
SRP: $14.99 per 375-ml. bottle
Grey Goose Bottled Martini
Grey Goose’s new Bottled Martini is made with Grey Goose vodka, dry French vermouth and a dash of orange bitters. Each bottle contains 8 to 10 servings.
SRP: $29.99
