It’s summertime and the living’ is easy. You know a can of ice-cold refreshment will always go a long way. So, with warm weather imbibing in mind, chosen a tasty selection of canned summer pleasures.
Making their certified organic canned cocktails from scratch with better spirits & mixers than 99 percent of bars, the hallmark of Greenbar’s drinks (non-alcoholic too) is their rich, complex, and clean flavor. Have a highball: Try their bold City Gin + Tonic, mellow Coastal Rum + Cola, and rich Single Malt Whiskey + Soda. The flavorful cocktail (and their mocktails too!) is actually the result of food-driven infusions. Sip al fresco. Info: greenbardistillery.com
Your Absolut Pineapple Martini is ready to sip! Imbibe and inhale chilled Absolut vodka merged with the rich fresh aroma of fruity sun-ripened tropical Pineapple together with mint notes—and imagine as you settle back in your beach chair, that you (and your good buddies) are at your favorite cocktail bar without the hassle of an overworked bartender and a noisy crowd.
Info: absolut.com
Feel like a smooth operator, with MARGS, the pre-made Margarita with that uber-smooth tequila taste for easy summer sips! Sure to tickle your taste buds there’s no blending or mixing needed, just chill and chug any one of their fabulous flavors Classic, Mango, Coconut, Mezcal, and Spicy. The low alcohol content equals fun in the sun. Info: sipmargs.com
Bursting with bold notes of ripe orange, NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer is a mouth-watering citrus combo of vodka (made from rye grown in British Columbia), seltzer, and real orange juice. It tops out at 100 calories. Feel a rush of refreshment with each sip of this flavorful innovation. A fantastic way to get in the swing of summer!
Info: nutrlusa.com
Light and fruity with vibrant flavors of ripe cherry and raspberry, lovely nuances of honey and grapefruit, and a dry, attractive finish, Croft Pink & Tonic is a delight to enjoy at an elegant celebration or on a relaxed country weekend. Croft, one of the most distinguished of the original founding port houses, pioneered Porto Rose adding tonic here for a fresh, youthful, and irresistible cocktail.
Info: croftpink.com
As harmonious as “The Girl From Ipanema,” these popular Sparkling Caipirinhas are a carbonated twist on Brazil’s national cocktail. Ready to take you to the beach and beyond, backyard BBQ anyone? Made with Novo Fogo’s organic Silver in three flavors: Original Lime, Passion Fruit-Lime, and Mango-Lime. Serve chilled straight from the can or over ice, a slice of lime is optional.
Info: novofogo.com
Sunshine-yellow cans tease the earthy bitterness of roots and bark offset with the fresh fragrance of wildflowers mixed with all-natural grapefruit purée, club soda, and just a touch of honey. Based on folk knowledge passed down for generations this bittersweet concoction from Appalachia’s Eda Rhyne Distillers, Amaro Pop! is a most quaffable spritz.
Info: skurnik.com
Pulpoloco Sangrias—Smooth Red, Crisp White, and Soft Rosé—made with Spanish wines, fruits, and spices follow an authentic Spanish recipe. Light-bodied wine imported from Spain has the zing of tart and tangy citrus sweetened with apple in this summer favorite. Pulpoloco—crazy octopus in Spanish—cares about the planet so they use an innovative, earth-friendly paper can. Info: pulpo-loco.com