The Best Classic Cocktails in a Can
For Heat Waves, Hot Days, and Picnics in the Park — These Are the Best Canned Cocktails For Summer
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The humble premixed drink has had a major glow-up in the past few years. Cocktails now come in cans, and they're flavoured with things like zingy lemon, elderflower, and rhubarb, to name a few. They're no longer sickly sweet (unless that's your vibe — those are definitely still out there), and the cans are cute enough to be snapped for an Instagram post.
Whether you know them as canned cocktails, tinnies, or are only interested in "gin in a tin," this list of canned cocktails is for you. Because, if there's one thing that is quintessentially English, it's firing up the group chat the moment the sun comes out of hiding, and heading straight to the common for a few drinks and a picnic. That's where these beauties come in.
So, for heat waves, bank holidays, and picnics in the park — these are our favourite cocktails in a can that you'll be sipping on all Summer long.
Bodega Bay Hard Seltzer
Particularly refreshing on hot summer days, Bodega Bay Hard Seltzer (£12 for four cans) has two flavour options — apple with ginger and acai berry, and elderflower with lemon and mint — and both have no added sugar.
Beviamo Italian Spritz
In a stunning Summer-themed can, the Beviamo Italian Spritz (£2) is a refreshing mix of zesty bitter liqueur, a dash of soda, and Italian white wine.
Kopparberg Strawberry & Lime Gin and Lemonade
Determined to make your life easier, Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime, Gin and Lemonade (£13 for 12 cans) is designed to taste like summer in a can. At least, that's what we think it tastes like.
Longflint Ginger Beer and Spiced Rum
This Longflint Ginger Beer and Spiced Rum Cocktail (£2) can combines — you guessed it — real ginger juice, Rumbullion! Spiced Rum, and a drop of homemade chilli tincture for a little touch of heat. Plus, the can itself is super cute.
House of Cocktails Mojito
For anyone who wants to stick to the classics, this cocktail by House of Cocktails (£1) has a white-rum base, blended with lime juice and garden mint flavour mix.
Greenall's Gin and Sicilian Lemon
Greenall's Sicilian Lemon mixer (£1.90 per can) combines London Dry Gin with refreshingly tangy lemon juice.
Sincerely Sabella Spritz
Sincerely Sabella's Spritz (£3) in a can is a blend of Italian white wine, water, a touch of blood orange juice, and a hint of bitters for that signature spritz flavour.
That Boutique-y Gin Company Yuzu Gin Collins
That Boutique-y Gin Company (TBGC) craft canned cocktails that are basically like a sweet spiked punch, and the Yuzu Gin Collins (£2.70 per can) is no different. The Yuzu brings a punchy citrus flavour, which pairs perfectly with jasmine, and sweetness of lemonade.
Sipsmith Gin and Tonic
The Sipsmith Gin and Tonic (£3) is as pretty as it is delicious, with a blend of classic London Dry Gin and tonic water.
Pimm’s No1 and Lemonade
There was no way we would leave this staple off the list — Pimm's No 1 and Lemonade (£2) is pure Summer in a can.
Edinburgh Rhubarb and Ginger Gin Liqueur
If you prefer a gin and tonic on the sweeter side, you'll love the Edinburgh Rhubarb and Ginger Gin Liqueur (£2) canned cocktail. They started with a rhubarb and ginger gin liqueur and blended it with fine ginger ale for a fresh, sweet cocktail.
Gordon’s Dry Pink Gin and Tonic
Gordon's is a classic for a reason, and their Pink Dry Gin and Tonic (£2) is always popular. It's also often on offer for either three for £5 or 10 cans for £10, depending on where you shop.
Kahlua Espresso Martini
One spirit that is synonymous with — or, you know, crucial to — an espresso martini is Kahlua, so you can probably assume the Kahlua Espresso Martini (£2) will be one of the best. Plus, this one has added nitrogen, which means you don't have to shake the can to get that classic foam top.
Malibu Piña Colada
The simplest way to pretend you're on holidays is to stock up on Malibu Piña Colada (£2) cans (filled with the classic mix of rum, fruit juices, coconut, and pineapple), head to the park, and settle in for a picnic in the sunshine.
Jameson Irish Whiskey Ginger & Lime
Whiskey drinkers will love the simple combination of the Jameson Irish Whiskey Cocktail With Ginger and Lime (£2).
Absolut Mixt Raspberry and Lemon
The Absolut Mixt Raspberry and Lemon (£2) tinnie is the perfect combination of zingy and sweet.
M&S Pornstar Martini
With two servings of vodka, fresh passion fruit juice, and a hint of vanilla flavouring, this crowd-pleaser is the perfect Summer tipple.
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Lone Wolf Gin and Tonic
A craft gin with hints of lavender, citrus, and juniper, Lone Wolf Gin makes cans (£2) in two flavours — a classic gin and tonic, and a cloudy lemon flavour, which is made with their signature zingy spirit.
