Canned cocktails are our new favourite drink, and these are some of the best

Canned wine has been having its moment but ready-to-drink cocktails are proving booze can be in a can! Move over beer, events specialist Sebastien Centner is breaking down the best canned cocktails to try this summer and how to amp them up with a few added ingredients.

Georgian Bay Vodka Smash

This delicious canned vodka smash is packed with citrus flavour! To amp it up a little, pour this beverage over ice, adding a splash of fresh lemonade and an ice cube.  

Shop the Georgian Bay Vodka Smash, $3.05 at LCBO

Cabana Coast Cucumber Mule

This canned drink is easy to elevate without any equipment. Any mule is traditionally served in a copper cup, so grab yours if you have one, add ice, pour it in your Cabana, and garnish with cucumber and fresh mint.

Shop the Cabana Coast Cucumber Mule, $2.95 at LCBO

Eden Grove Hibiscus Blossom Cider

While ciders aren’t new to the canned scene, we’re showing you two ways to make them into a cocktail. First up is the Cider Punch! To make this drink, take a stemmed or stemless wine glass and layer ice, fresh berries such as blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, a can of Eden Groven Hibiscus Blossom Cider, a splash of pinot grigio wine, and elderflower liqueur. Another option is the Frozen Berry Cider. To make this refreshing drink, mix fresh berries in a blender with ice then add in the cider, and garnish with a red currant stem.

Shop the Eden Grove Hibiscus Blossom Cider, $3.55 at LCBO

Bodacious Moscato Rosé

Rosé is always a go-to in the summer and here’s a great way to give it a little twist using the canned Bodacious Moscato Rosé. Turn your canned wine into a spritzer by adding just a bit of sparkling water and your favourite garnish. Or to make this a frozen rosé, freeze the canned rose for as little as 20 minutes, or as much as overnight. When you’re ready to serve, add some finely crushed ice to a glass, then pour a splash of cassis, your sparkling rosé and voila—a super tasty and refreshing drink for those hot summer days.

Shop the Bodacious Moscato Rosé, $3.95 at LCBO