The Hottest RTD Canned Cocktail Flavors
Ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktails have become increasingly popular in recent years. Consumers have embraced them for their convenience and the variety of flavors available. In this blog, we’ll explore some of the most popular ingredients and flavors used to make ready-to-drink cocktails.
Fruit Infused Canned Cocktails
It’s no surprise that one of the most popular ingredients in RTD canned cocktails is fruit infusions. Fruits such as pineapple, raspberry, orange, and lime are commonly used to create sweet and refreshing drinks that are perfect for warm summer days. Fruits also add a unique flavor to each cocktail—especially when mixed with other ingredients like herbs or spices—and they can give each drink an extra boost of color.
With the surge of new canned cocktails, many brands are opting for exotic fruits and concoctions using prickly pear, guava, and passionfruit. Durian smoothie canned cocktail anyone?
Citrus Juice Canned Cocktails
Citrus juices are another popular ingredient used in RTD canned cocktails. Citrus fruits like lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruits contain high levels of acidity which helps to bring out the flavor of other ingredients in the drink. Additionally, citrus juices add a bright tartness that helps temper the sweetness of some cocktails.
Herbal Extracts and Aromatics in Canned Cocktails
Herbal extracts and aromatics are often added to RTD canned cocktails for additional flavor complexity. For example, rosemary extracts can give drinks a slightly bitter taste while lavender aromatics can help balance out sweet flavors from added sugar or fruit juices. Aromatics such as mint leaves can also be used to give drinks a refreshing scent while adding an herby kick to them at the same time.
The highest ranked RTD canned cocktails by Tasting Table Magazine gave unique twists to classics such as adding passionfruit to their mojitos and hibiscus and habanero to their margarita. Lesson learned? Don’t be shy with experimenting with flavors.
Ready to make your RTD?
Ready-to-drink canned cocktails offer consumers an easy way to enjoy delicious drinks without having to mix them on their own at home. By understanding some of the most common ingredients used in these drinks—fruit infusions, citrus juices, herbal extracts & aromatics—you can find flavors that you love and create your own signature cocktail recipes. Drayhorse offers not only canning and co-packing but also formulation services. Hit us up if you want to explore your signature concoction!