From Casa Malka’s tequila spin on an espresso martini to BuzzBallz’s nostalgia-fueled ode to grapes, early fall RTD releases are keeping the party rolling. Here’s a look at the newest cans and bottles hitting shelves.
Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails Bolder
Jack Daniel’s is doubling down on proof and its Southern-inspired sippers with new Strawberry Punch and Watermelon Punch flavors in the Country Cocktails Bolder line. At 8% ABV, the Bolder cans nearly double the strength of the brand’s original lineup (4.8% ABV), packing fruity flavors and “whiskey flavor” into 16 oz. and 23.5 oz. single-serve cans. For more information, visit countrycocktails.com.
Tip Top Proper Cocktails
Tip Top’s Kindred Spirits Series continues with a Whiskey Sour Inspired Ale, created in collaboration with Chicago’s Revolution Brewing. The 16 oz. cans blend barrel-aged beer with a sour base from the brewery’s Freedom line, plus lemon and oak for a cocktail-meets-craft-beer twist. Available September 24 across the Midwest, including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin with specific store locations here.
BuzzBallz
A favorite slushie flavor of the 1980s is back with BuzzBallz’s Grapes Gone Wild. Rolling out nationwide this fall in 187ml, 200ml, 1.5L, and 1.75L sizes, the 15% ABV cocktail delivers grape nostalgia in the brand’s signature orb-shaped packaging. To mark the launch, BuzzBallz is teaming up with rapper-comedian Lil Dicky for a retro workout campaign, plus a limited-edition $20 KettleBallz kit complete with a grape-scented kettlebell that fits 1.5L of liquid. For more, visit buzzballz.com.
Slow & Low
Slow & Low has expanded its award-winning Old-Fashioned lineup with twists on the classic in Cherry and Maple flavors. Crafted with Luxardo’s Sangue Morlacco Cherry Liqueur and Crown Maple syrup respectively, the 40% ABV cocktails are available in 750ml bottles ($29.99), 375ml bottles ($15.99), and 100ml 4-packs ($19.99). Available at drinkslowandlow.com, with product rolling out in-store nationwide over the coming weeks.
Truly Hard Seltzer
Love Island Reality star JaNa Craig has met her match, Truly Hard Seltzer. The influencer dropped No Shade, Just Tea – a limited-edition Raspberry Iced Tea Hard Seltzer, available in 16 oz. cans (5% ABV). The collaboration is sold in exclusive drops through GiveThemBeer.com starting September 17.
Nectar
Founded by Korean-American Jeremy Kim and Chinese-American Geng Wang, Nectar launched in 2020 to fill the gap of Asian flavors in the RTD market. Their newest release, SoJuice, is an 8.8% ABV soju juice cocktail featuring flavors like Passionfruit Orange and Calamansi Watermelon. Launched September 17, the release aims to build on Nectar’s strong grocery growth and expanding distribution footprint. Visit nectarhardseltzer.com for more info.
Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola
No malt-flavored whiskey here, this Jack Daniel’s release packs the real thing. The Jack & Coke RTD family has added Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola Vanilla, available nationwide in 4-packs of 12 oz. cans at 7% ABV and $12.99 SRP.
New York Cocktail Company
NYCC, the company bottling ready-to-serve cocktails crafted by New York City’s best bartenders, is debuting a signature of the city: the Vesper Martini, made in collaboration with award-winning mixologist and Martiny’s owner, Takuma Watanabe. Crafted with Brooklyn Gin, Charbay Vodka, and Mancino Ambrato Vermouth, the 375ml bottles are priced at $29.99 and available in select retailers across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and California. More information at NewYorkCocktailCompany.com.
LinkUp Rum Punch
Founded by entrepreneur Mariam Fedai – who spent her childhood traveling between Trinidad, Grenada, and Jamaica – LinkUp is the newest multi-serve party punch with a Caribbean twist. Made with Caribbean rum, natural juices, and Angostura bitters, the shelf-stable 20% ABV Rum Punch is rolling out across New York, New Jersey, Florida, and California in select on-premise accounts. More on linkuprumpunch.com.
The Cocktail Collection
Diageo’s The Cocktail Collection has unveiled its newest bottled cocktail: the Bulleit Whiskey Sour. Available nationwide in 350ml ($13.99) and 750ml ($25.99) bottles, the 25% ABV serve combines Bulleit Whiskey, lemon, and honey for an easy-pour bar classic. For more information, visit thecocktailcollection.com.
Casa Malka
Casa Malka Tequila is making a play for espresso martini fans with Queen’s Brew, crafted from reposado tequila and Wandering Bear Cold Brew. Nitro-infused with oat milk, the 4.5% ABV, 80-calorie RTD launches in 11 states through Total Wine & More at $21.99 per 4-pack. Learn more at casamalka.com.