Top 5 Non-Alcoholic Ready-to-Drink Cocktails Reviewed
Von Arnaud Slama-Royer ·
Sometimes you just want a great drink without the fuss. The non-alcoholic ready-to-drink (RTD) category has exploded, offering canned and bottled cocktails that deliver impressive flavor straight from the fridge. We've tasted our way through dozens to bring you the five best. Here's what made the cut.
What We Looked For
We evaluated each RTD on five criteria: flavor complexity, balance, mouthfeel, packaging design, and value for money. A great RTD should taste like a cocktail, not a fancy soda — that means complexity, appropriate sweetness levels, and a satisfying finish.
1. Ghia Le Spritz
Ghia's Le Spritz is a masterpiece. The Mediterranean-inspired aperitif delivers a complex bittersweet flavor with notes of citrus, rosemary, and ginger. It's sophisticated enough for a dinner party and refreshing enough for a picnic. The can design is gorgeous too. Our top pick.
2. Curious Elixirs No. 1
With notes of mezcal, bitters, and citrus, Curious Elixirs No. 1 is the most cocktail-like RTD we tried. Adaptogens and botanicals add depth and a gentle relaxing quality. It's bold, complex, and genuinely interesting to drink.
3. De Soi Golden Hour
Co-founded by Katy Perry, De Soi Golden Hour is an adaptogenic sparkling aperitif with notes of passionfruit, lemon balm, and reishi mushroom. Light, bubbly, and pleasantly sophisticated.
4. Töst Singles
Töst's single-serve sparkling bottles offer a refreshing blend of white tea, ginger, and white cranberry. Light, elegant, and perfect for celebrations.
5. HOP WTR
Not quite a cocktail, but HOP WTR deserves a mention. This sparkling hop water delivers IPA-like flavor with zero calories, zero sugar, and added adaptogens. It's the perfect casual alternative to beer.
Conclusion
The non-alcoholic RTD market is producing genuinely impressive drinks. For convenience and quality, these five options prove that you can have a sophisticated drinking experience straight from a can or bottle.