CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cocktails are a major part of the holiday celebrations for many people. Spiked hot chocolate, boozy egg nog and red and green martinis are the norm at bars once December rolls around.
The holidays are also a time to party at home. Anyone who has hosted a holiday soiree knows how big of an undertaking it can be, and becoming the party mixologist is never a fun way to spend the evening. Thankfully, many alcohol brands have ready-to-drink cocktails in cans and beyond to take the guesswork out of holiday hosting and won’t require you to take out any bar equipment.
Here are 8 ready-to-drink cocktails for easy holiday drinking this season that don’t even require a glass for serving, unless you want to be extra fancy for the season.
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Cutwater Peppermint White Russian
White Russians already feel like a festive drink with coffee liqueur and cream, and Cutwater upped the holiday vibes by adding peppermint to its canned version. The premade drink contains two shots of vodka mixed with coffee cream liqueur and peppermint flavor for a boozy, shake-free sip.
Where to buy: Online or local liquor stores
Monaco Vanilla Cream Crush
Another ready-to-drink cocktail with dessert-flavored vibes is Monaco’s Vanilla Cream Crush can. The 9% ABV drink features two shots of vodka with vanilla flavor for a sip ready to warm you up this winter.
Where to buy: Online or local liquor stores
Loverboy Gingerbread Martini
Loverboy is known for its spiked tea drinks, but the brand also makes ready-to-drink cocktails that are also ready for the holiday season. The gingerbread martini contains two drinks per can for a wine-based cocktail with notes of baking spices and espresso. Loverboy sells the drink in a holiday duo alongside its fellow 12% ABV Sugar Cookie Martini, which makes for a great gift.
Where to buy: Online
On The Rocks White Negroni
On The Rocks makes some of the best ready-to-drink cocktails that rival that of a freshly-made drink. The White Negroni limited release is a festive take on the spirit that’s as white as snow.. The premade drink is made with London Dry Grin, dry vermouth and bitters. It’s a well-balanced drink.
Where to buy: Online
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Tribini Peppermint Mocha Espresso Martini
Another can for the peppermint fans comes from Tribini’s line of canned espresso martinis. The Peppermint Mocha flavor contains 12.5% ABV per can and zero sugar. It’s made with premium vodka, real espresso and plenty of mocha and peppermint flavors.
Where to buy: Online
Truly Rose Sparkler
Trulys are hard seltzers rather than canned cocktails, but the brand’s seasonal Rose style feels festive enough to pop at midnight on New Year’s Eve. The 5% ABV can contains notes of strawberry, peach and green apple for a fruity twist on a bubbly drink.
Where to buy: Online and local liquor stores
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Zing Zang canned Bloody Mary
New Year’s Day also is National Bloody Mary Day, and Zing Zang has made it easier to celebrate than ever with ready-to-drink cocktails. The 9% ABV Blazing Bloody Mary canned drinks are made with vodka and spicy mix for an all-in-one drink, also available in a bottle.
Where to buy: Online and local liquor stores
Batch and Bottle Reyka Rhubarb Cosmopolitan
A different bottled version of a ready-to-drink cocktail comes from Batch & Bottle. The brand utilized Reyka Vodka in its Rhubarb Cosmopolitan accompanied by orange liqueur and rhubarb flavors. Cosmopolitans already feel like a chic drink made for a holiday party and the addition of rhubarb only adds to the seasonal feeling.
Where to buy: Online or local liquor stores
