19 Best Canned Cocktails

Finding the best canned cocktails is a big challenge when there are constantly new cocktails in a can coming out from different brands. If there’s a classic cocktail you love, you can find it in a can! The convenience of cocktails in a can never gets old, and trying different flavors is so much fun.

We’re sharing the best of the best versions of canned cocktails and hard seltzers so you can get straight to buying products you know you’ll love. 

Key Takeaways 

• There are so many canned cocktail varieties to choose from! Narrow down your preferred liquor type and flavors to make your shopping easier.
• Ordering from an online source, like Drizly, makes it easy to try varieties that you won’t find at your local store.
• Most canned drinks have between 4% and 7% ABV.

An espresso martini is one of those classic cocktails you just never get tired of. This canned version from Tribini has double the espresso, a touch of cold brew, and 6x distilled vodka for an ultra-smooth finish. The double espresso version is our favorite, but Tribini also has a toasted hazelnut espresso martini and a golden espresso martini.

Each canned cocktail has 12.5% ABV, so it won’t take much before you start feeling it. 

Bacardi has launched a fun line of canned drinks. Each flavor has a strong rum kick to it but enough tropical flavors and sweetness to bring the perfect balance to every sip. It’s hard to say which flavor we love the most, so grabbing a variety pack is the best option!

The variety pack includes Bahama Mama ( our go-to drink) with strong fruity pineapple flavors. Classic pina colada has flavors of coconut and pineapple that will transport you to the beach. We’ve saved the best for last with the rum punch. This canned cocktail has sweet orange, mango, pineapple, and passionfruit that we just can’t get enough of! Serve it over ice in a fancy glass with a fresh fruit garnish, such as blood orange peel.

Each can is 5.9% ABV, which is about average compared to most hard seltzers. 

If you love Malibu coconut rum, you certainly aren’t alone. Malibu Splash cans are an easy, delicious way to enjoy rum on the go. Their Splash canned cocktail options include strawberry coconut, pineapple coconut, passionfruit coconut, Cola, pear, lime coconut, and watermelon.

Each Malibu Splash can is 5% ABV.

Choosing the best-canned whiskey cocktails was no small task. Many of the largest whiskey brands are trying their hand at canned drinks, and we were happy to put them to the test. 

The Jim Beam canned high ball came out on top for us. This classic cocktail has Jim Beam bourbon, seltzer, and just a touch of citrus from lemon and orange flavors. Each can is 5% ABV.

Crown Royal cocktails are undeniably some of the best whiskey drinks in the game. While the Jim Beam highball can is a work of art, the Crown Royal Whisky Cola is a very close second. These cans are slightly stronger, too, with 7% ABV per can.

If you asked coffee lovers which brand had the best spiked coffee in a can, Pabst Blue Ribbon likely wouldn’t have been at the top of the list, but here we are! It’s smooth, creamy, sweet, and has a hint of vanilla. This canned cocktail is better the colder it is, so pouring it in a glass over ice is ideal, but it’s fine straight from the can too.

The hard coffee is 5% ABV. 

Cutwater canned cocktails are notoriously delicious, and this LIT is no different. Elevated ingredients are used, unlike the low-quality spirits found in most long island iced teas, so this canned cocktail tastes even better than what you’re used to ordering at the bar. 

Don’t worry; it’s still strong, just like you expect a LIT to be. Each can has 12.5% ABV. 

Lone River has used tequila to create canned cocktails with just 80 calories, 4% ABV, and refreshing flavors we can’t get enough of. The prickly pear flavor is our favorite, but all the flavors are very highly reviewed! Lone River Ranch Water is also available in original Rio red grapefruit and spicy flavors. 

This one-of-a-kind canned cocktail is made using blanco tequila with striking flavor similarities to Casamigos. Flavored with tart lime juice, fresh ginger, and organic raw honey, this is very unique from other canned cocktails with tequila, and we can’t get enough! 

Each can is 7% ABV, and the cans are typically sold in 4-packs. 

White Claw is one of the most well-known canned cocktail brands, but their new line of vodka soda seltzers might just be the best product they’ve ever made. Each can have real fruit juice, triple-wave filtered vodka, 100 calories, and just 2 grams of sugar with a 4.5% ABV.

Choose from peach, pineapple, watermelon, and wild cherry ready-to-drink cocktails that will make you see White Claw in a brand-new light. 

Most canned vodka sodas have flavoring of one kind or another, but this is the only one that tastes just like SunnyD! We love the nostalgic feel and flavor of this canned cocktail, and so do hundreds of other customers. Each can have 95 calories with 4.5% ABV. 

A canned gin & tonic might not sound like the best craft cocktail to sip from a can, but Cutwater has changed the game. This canned gin cocktail is made with a grapefruit cucumber tonic and high-quality gin for bright, citrusy, and clean gin & tonic flavors with notes of juniper berry.

Each can is 6.2% ABV, slightly higher than most canned seltzers. 

Most canned gin cocktails have a similar flavor profile which is mild and not very exciting. While that’s great if you want a classic gin and tonic, it can be a disappointment when you want your gin fix in a more exciting package. That’s where Two Chicks comes to save the day!

This sparkling apple and cucumber gimlet tastes botanical, fresh, and slightly tart with just the right amount of lime. Each 12-ounce can is 5% ABV, but there are technically two servings per can, so keep that in mind when reading the nutrition label. 

Hard seltzers have taken over the world of canned cocktails, and many of the items on this list of the best canned cocktails can be classified as hard seltzer. Having a variety pack where every flavor tastes good is much easier said than done, though, and a lot of brands miss the mark.

High Noon variety pack is not only a personal favorite, it’s also one of the most popular seltzer brands on the market right now. The vodka variety pack comes with watermelon, cherry, grapefruit, and pineapple, while the tequila variety pack includes strawberry, lime, grapefruit, and passionfruit. 

If you’re watching your sugar intake, it doesn’t get better than this canned cocktail. With 99 calories and no carbs or sugar, you can indulge guilt-free. This gin-based cocktail is flavored with grapefruit, juniper berries, and artificial sweeteners. 

It does have a distinct artificial sweetener taste, but the natural fruity flavors in Finnish Long Drink Zero make it more enjoyable. 

Lightly carbonated, sweet lemonade with 5% ABV? It doesn’t get much better than that! Simply is one of the most popular juice and lemonade brands, so it’s no surprise their spiked lemonade cans have been such a success. Choose from blueberry lemonade, signature lemonade, strawberry lemonade, and watermelon lemonade. 

A classic Arnold Palmer is made with half lemonade and half iced tea, but changing the ratio to make room for booze makes it even better! Each can is 4.5% ABV, and the flavors are perfect to enjoy on a warm afternoon or at the golf course. 

Made with real fruit juice, agave nectar, natural flavors, and sea salt, Truly has done a great job of capturing all your favorite margarita characteristics in one can. Each can is 110 calories and 5.3% ABV with just one gram of sugar, so don’t be afraid to have more than one can!

The Truly margarita pack includes classic lime, strawberry hibiscus, watermelon hibiscus, and mango chili. All the flavors are good, but the mango chili is hands down the best. 

Topo Chico comes close to Truly in the canned margarita department, but they’re listed as the runner-up for a few reasons. First, there are 2 grams of sugar per can instead of one. These cans are also only 4.5% ABV, slightly less than Truly.

The flavors included in the Topo Chico pack are prickly pear, tropical pineapple, signature margarita, and strawberry hibiscus.