The Best Australian Pre-Mixed & Canned Cocktails to Sip on Over Summer
Pair your summer soirees with some of the best Australian canned and pre-mixed cocktails.
With the warmer weather well and truly here, that means it's officially entertaining season, and garden parties, picnics and long, lingering lunches are all on the agenda.
Dining alfresco is all about your set-up, from picnic tables and portable BBQs, to Instaworthy grazing boards and ice-cold drinks. And if you aren't a beer, wine or cider drinker, the last one can be tricky as bringing cocktail paraphernalia to an outdoor get together takes up a lot of space in the basket.
To make life easier, loads of Aussie alcohol brands are creating pre-mixed cocktails in cans and bottles ready for pouring and drinking. To suss out which ones to try, we've rounded up some of the best Australian pre-mixed cocktails to sip on this summer below!
Happy Hour Cocktails Co.
For refreshing pre-mixed margaritas, cosmopolitans, and daiquiris, the Happy Hour Cocktails Co. has got you sorted. The best part is, that even a total cocktail-making novice will look like a pro with these pre-mixed miracles, simply shake or stir, add some ice and you're ready to roll.
SHOP NOW: Watermelon Margarita, 100ml, $18
Jose Cuervo
Is there anything better than sipping on a margarita on a warm summer's evening? We think not. And Jose Cuervo’s Sparkling Margarita in a can absolutely nails it. Created in Mexico and expertly mixed with authentic Jose Cuervo and the flavours of zesty natural lime and triple sec, it has a lightly sparkling twist for extra refreshment and a clean dry finish.
Gin O'Clock
The ultimate Australian pre-mixed cocktail, ideal for the silly season. Gin O'Clock's delightfully refreshing cans are bursting with botanical flavour. For the health-conscious, the sugar-free G&T delivers. And for something a bit fruity, opt for the pink gin and soda.
SHOP NOW: Pink Gin & Soda, 4 pack of 250ml, $22
VOK
If you're not too handy when it comes to cocktail creation but do so love to sip on something yummy, VOK is the tipple for you. Their three scrummy flavours cover off the classics with Pina Colada, Raspberry Ripple and Sex On The Beach ready to go. Fizzy, fruity and already mixed, they're ideal for a summer picnic or Sunday barbie.
SHOP NOW: 4 pack of 250ml, $18.99
Feels Botanical
Want to up your cocktail game this summer? Feels Botanical has just launched an exciting new Botanical Eau de Vie range. Distilled from Australian grapes, the flavours are zesty, punchy and layered beneath the botanicals of Rouse (rose, horny goat weed & Davidson plum), Vivify (turmeric, coconut & ginger), Bask (hemp, quandong & Kakadu plum) and Revel (ginseng, coffee & Illawarra plum), there’s also a touch of grape that comes out to meet you.
SHOP NOW: Rouse, 500ml, $74.99
La Planchelière
French craft gin La Planchelière now offers premix, so their classic pink gin and soda mix is as easy as cracking open a can and pouring it out over ice. Garnish with raspberries and away you go.
SHOP NOW: Pink Gin & Soda, 4 pack of 250ml, $22
818 Tequila
Kendall Jenner is the latest celeb trying her hand at a tequila brand with 818 Tequila and it's already making waves. We love the 818 Tequila Blanco, it's ultra-smooth with a crisp citrus finish - yum! For something more rich, the Tequila Reposado has notes of caramel and pecan pie.
SHOP NOW: 818 Tequila Reposado, 700mL, $110
Zoncello by Zonzo
Channel an Italian summer with Zoncello's Limoncello Spritz - a seriously zingy, house-made family-secret liqueur. It's light and super refreshing, designed to kickstart your next long lunch or afternoon festivities and best paired with a mouthwatering plate of antipasto. It's also the perfect digestive, to be enjoyed at the end of a meal, or doused over a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
SHOP NOW: Zoncello Limoncello, 500ml, $50
Basic Babe
There is something nostalgic about a wine cask, and Basic Babe has given this humble vessel a makeover. Equal parts convenient, fruity and 99% sugar-free, their Boxtail range will fast become your summer staple.
SHOP NOW: Boxtails Pink Gin Daiquiri, 2L cask, $27
Yarra Burn
For a light and refreshing picnic tipple, opt for Yarra Burn's canned range. From their rose and prosecco to, our fave, the orange bitters spritz, you'll be sure to pick up a pack before each alfresco hang.
SHOP NOW: Prosecco Spritz Orange Bitters, 4 pack of 250ml, $20
Mr Black
Aussie legends Mr Black have canned their signature brew in the form of an espresso martini. The best way to serve this is straight from the esky, shake to develop the crema, and pour into a glass to enjoy. Simple.
SHOP NOW: Espresso Martini, 4 pack of 200ml, $35
Twisted Shaker
Their full range of classic cocktails makes Twisted Shaker a great option for your next soiree. The range covers all the OGs like an Old-Fashioned, Espresso Martini, Cosmo and Margarita.
SHOP NOW: Raspberry Hibiscus Cosmo Pre Batched Cocktail 700ml, $45
SOFI Spritz
For happy hour drinks with an Italian vibe, Sofi Spritz cocktails in a can fit the bill; think elderflower, blood orange, lemon, bitters, white peach and ginger.
Poor Toms
Negroni enthusiasts, this one's for you. Everyone's fave gin distillery, Poor Toms, is serving up a Negroni spritz in a can that is equal parts refreshing and convenient. A perfect romance of Poor Toms' Strawberry Gin, Poor Toms' Imbroglio Amaro, and tangy Mildura lemons.
SHOP NOW: Negroni Spritz, 4 pack of 250ml, $23.50
Archie Rose
Enjoy Archie Rose's signature spirits in canned form with their new pre-mixed range, featuring whisky, gin and vodka with Australian ingredients. They're perfect for parties, picnics and festivals.
SHOP NOW: Straight Dry Gin & Blackberry with Lemon Myrtle, 24 pack of 330ml, $139
R!OT Wine Co.
if you want to sip on something that tastes like a sunset (their words), then check out R!OT Wine Co's spritz line, Riot Spritz Cooler. Big on flavour (think fruits, botanicals and a little soda) while the sugar and calories are way down.
And, for the rosé lovers, they have a rosé-based spritzed cocktail with 10 natural botanicals including blood orange, passionfruit and elderflower - cheers to that!
Saintly
Saintly's seltzer range is always a firm favourite, and to keep the good times rolling they also have a cocktail-inspired line that's equally as delish. From a ginger mule and grapefruit margarita to a mojito and passionfruit martini, pick up the variety pack to sample the range and share with your mates.
SHOP NOW: Hard Seltzer Cocktail Pack, 12 pack of 250ml, $49.99
Manly Spirits
Award-winning boutique distillery Manly Spirits is passionate about spirits and the team uses foraged coastal ingredients to create and flavour their unique range of drinks. You can pick up their pre-mixed G&Ts and vodka, sodas in four-packs, but for something extra special they have a range of signature bottled cocktails that use their awarded spirits.
SHOP NOW: Vodka Soda Watermelon & Lychee, 4 pack of 275ml, $24
Have you already stocked up on your favourite Australian canned and pre-mixed cocktails and after more summer inspo? Check out our edit of the best harbour-side beaches in Sydney, then take a look at our wrap-up of the best rooftop bars in Brisbane.
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