This latest roundup of spring RTD releases includes canned and limited-edition debuts from premium cocktail brand On The Rocks, tropical refreshes from Coca-Cola’s Topo Chico and Simply Spiked, and a hard lemonade launched by RTD powerhouse Spirit of Gallo. Here are a few of the newest cocktails on the shelf.
VMC Tamarindo
The next flavor from Mexican boxing legend Saúl “El Canelo” Álvarez’s VMC has stepped into the ring. Inspired by aguas frescas and the sweet and spicy flavors of Mexican candy, Tamarindo now joins the tequila-based canned cocktail line. Available in 355 ml 4-packs with an SRP of $10.99 and 700 ml cans for $4.99. For more information, visit vmcdrinks.com.
Cruisies
Cannabis giant Tilray Brands is tapping into another intoxicating ingredient with Cruisies, a line of ready-to-drink vodka and rum canned cocktails including Blood Orange Vodka Soda, Golf Tea, and Cuba Libre. The 6% ABV 12 oz cans are now available across Long Island, New York, with plans to expand in the fall and new products expected in 2026. For more information, visit tilray.com.
Agave Boom Margarita
One of the biggest tequila distilleries is getting into the RTD game with Agave Boom Margaritas. The 13.9% ABV agave wine-based beverages come from Casa Maestri Distillery in eight flavors from Mango-Chamoy to Cucumber-Jalapeño. For more information, visit agaveboom.com.
On The Rocks The Harmony Collection
On The Rocks is teaming up with The House of Suntory for The Harmony Collection, a limited-edition collaboration featuring two elevated ready-to-serve cocktails crafted by the bartender behind Tokyo’s iconic Bar High Five Hidetsugu Ueno. The Yuzu Matcha Martini, made with Haku Vodka, and the Japanese Boulevardier, featuring Toki Suntory Whisky are available in 375ml bottles in a 2-pack for $29.99. For more information, visit ontherockscocktails.com.
On the Rocks Canned Cocktails
On the Rocks is going from ready-to-pour to ready-to-drink. The Suntory-backed premixed cocktail specialists have released three sparkling varieties — Sparkling Lime Margarita, Mango & Mint Mojito, and Cucumber & Lemongrass Mule, all 10% ABV sold in 355 ml cans in 4-packs nationwide. For more information, visit ontherockscocktails.com.
Simply Spiked Tropical Variety Pack
The tropics have hit Coca-Cola’s Simply Spiked with a variety pack featuring two new pineapple-forward flavors, Signature Pineapple and Mango Pineapple. The 5% ABV spiked lemonades come in 12-packs of 12 oz cans. For more information, visit drinksimplyspiked.com.
Captain Morgan
Captain Morgan is balancing its new 12-count variety pack of RTDs with equal parts sweet and heat, highlighted by Chili Lime Margarita Style, Jalapeño Paloma Style, Blackberry Mojito Style and Peach on the Beach Style in 12 oz cans with 7% ABV. The packs have a SRP of $18.99. For more information, visit captainmorgan.com.
Topo Chico Hard
Topo Chico’s success in beverage alcohol is reflected in its latest variety pack, which showcases the brand’s four margarita FMBs: Prickly Pear, Tropical Pineapple, Signature Margarita and Hibiscus Margarita, all in 12 oz. cans and 7% ABV. There’s also Topo Chico Hard Margarita MAX FAB, promising “bolder flavor” and 8% ABV. Made with real lime juice and natural flavors, Topo Chico Hard Margarita MAX FAB takes refreshment to new heights. That one is now available nationwide in 24 oz cans and in 16 oz cans in Wisconsin, Iowa, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Missouri and Tennessee. For more information, visit topochicohardseltzerusa.com.
Lucky One Vodka Lemonade
With malt-based hard lemonades losing steam, Spirit of Gallo (the maker of High Noon) is entering the spirit-based hard lemonade category with the launch of Lucky One Vodka Lemonade. Offered in four flavors at launch – Original, Peach, Blueberry and Raspberry – the hard lemonade comes in single-flavor 4-packs (SRP $10.99) and variety 8-packs (SRP $19.99). For more information, visit spiritofgallo.com.
Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky
Cutty Sark has made its first foray into the RTD space with Cutty Sark & Ginger Ale Highball. Canned at 5% ABV, the new cocktail is available at select retailers nationwide with a SRP of $9.99 per 4-pack of 250ml cans. With the launch of Cutty Sark & Ginger Ale Highball, the brand claims to be the first blended Scotch whisky to introduce this type of canned RTD globally. For more information, visit cutty-sark.com.
Oishii
American premium sake brand Oishii has unveiled its latest innovation: Oishii Sake Spritz. The new offering (6% ABV) is crafted with Oishii’s Junmai sake, which is brewed in the U.S. using Arkansas-grown Titan Rice and Blue Ridge Mountain water. Offered in four flavors – Lychee Lemon, Mango Yuzu, Watermelon Lime and Coconut Lemongrass – Oishii Sake Spritz is available at select retailers in New York, Florida, Georgia and California. For more information, visit oishiisake.com.
Talkhouse Encore
Talkhouse Encore, a line of spirits-based seltzers inspired by Hamptons-based venue The Stephen Talkhouse, has introduced its newest flavor: Pineapple Tequila Soda. Crafted without artificial flavors and added sweeteners, the new cocktail joins Talkhouse Encore’s six other fruit-forward flavors: Iced Tea & Lemonade Vodka Soda, Blood Orange Tequila Soda, Grapefruit Tequila Soda, Lime Vodka Soda, Cranberry Vodka Soda and Hampton Mule. Talkhouse Encore Pineapple Tequila Soda (5% ABV) is available at select retailers in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information, visit talkencore.com.