15 best canned cocktails, tried and tested 2025

The idea of having your favourite cocktail pre-mixed and ready to drink might sound great, but how do these drinks measure up to cocktails made in a bar or at home? We blind-tasted more than 25 canned cocktails, from mojitos to martinis and everything in between. Below are our top picks of the best canned cocktails - judged on having a balanced taste, clear flavours and a finished cocktail we'd want to go back to.

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Best canned cocktails at a glance

• Best canned margarita: Pimentae grapefruit margarita, £32/8 x 125ml
• Best canned passion fruit martini: MOTH - passion fruit martini, Moth, £26/8 x 125ml
• Best canned cocktail collection: GATHER flavour collection, £19.99/5 x 125ml
• Best negroni: Tanqueray Negroni, £4.05/100ml
• Best cosmopolitan: Ciroc Cosmopolitan, £4.05/100ml
• Best for a refreshing sip: Minus 196 - Lemon, £2.25/330ml
• Best paloma: MOTH - Paloma, £4/200ml
• Best classic gin and tonic: Sipsmith gin and tonic, £3/250ml
• Best canned sex on the beach: Tapp'd On the Beach, £26.50/12-pack
• Best gin and lemonade: Edinburgh Gin strawberry and pink peppercorn, £2.40/250ml
• Best tropical cocktail: LuvJus pineapple and mint, £29.95/12-pack
• Best twist on a vodka soda: East London Liquor Co. vodka and rhubarb, £2.70/250ml
• Best gourmet canned cocktail: Goldling sundown, £17/6-pack
• Best bloody mary: Bloody Drinks Bloody Mary, £3.50/250ml
• Best piña colada: Malibu piña colada, £2.25/250ml

Best canned cocktails to buy 2025

Pimentae grapefruit margarita

Available from Pimentae (£32/8 x 125ml)

Our newest favourite dinky canned cocktail for BBQs and park gatherings, and the prettiest addition to your picnic basket. A fresh and fragrant blend of sharp pink grapefruit, premium tequila and a touch of sweetness from agave for balance. Paloma fans will enjoy this – cucumber, spicy and Tommy's margarita cans are available too.

Available from:

• Pimentae (£32/8 x 125ml)

Moth passion fruit martini

Available from Moth (£26/8 x 125ml), Waitrose (£4/125ml)

The latest release for summer 2025 from canned cocktail stalwarts Moth, this is a classic blend of smooth vodka, passion fruit liqueur and vanilla. One for the sweet tooth, it’s the perfect tropical cocktail when a sunny day comes round.

Available from

• Moth (£26/8 x 125ml)
• Waitrose (£4/125ml)

GATHER flavour collection

Available from Amazon (£19.99/5 x 150ml)

Struggling to choose a favourite cocktail? This gourmet-inspired collection is a hit with us and perfect for party hosting when everyone likes a different drink. Classic cocktails get indulgent twists with something for everyone - our favourites are the fruity Raspberry Ripple Daiquiri and Spicy Mango Margarita.

Available from:

• Amazon (£19.99/5 x 150ml)

Tanqueray negroni

Available from Tesco (£4.05)

Best negroni

Ingredients: gin, vermouth, Campari

The Tanqueray negroni is part of the ‘cocktail collection’ from the Diageo stable, available in both cans and bottles. The collection promises bar-quality cocktails at home, and it's certainly succeeding. The negroni enjoyed a moment after the sbagliato variation went viral, and the classic concoction is a balance of bitter, sweet and aromatic notes that come together in a rejuvenating pour. The bold juniper and rich herbaceous notes of Tanqueray go a long way here – a delicious trellis for the vermouth to build on.

Available from:

• Tesco (£4.05)

Ciroc cosmopolitan

Available from Tesco (£4.05)

Best cosmopolitan

Ingredients: vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, lime

The cosmopolitan is traditionally made using vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice and freshly squeezed lime juice, and this Ciroc version hits all the points you’d want: it's sweet, refreshing and unbelievably drinkable. We recommend serving it cold with a twist of lime for an additional hint of citrus.

Available from:

• Tesco (£4.05)

Suntory Minus 196 – lemon

Available from Tesco (£2.25)

Best for a refreshing sip

Ingredients: vodka, shochu, lemon

Japan has a reputation for being on the frontier of food-tech, and Minus 196 is a vodka-based RTD ('ready to drink') that's a prime example of this. The brand flash-freezes fruits in liquid nitrogen at -196C before crushing and infusing them in vodka and shochu. Crisp with icy, refreshing lemon, this is one to serve ice-cold at a barbecue – just keep topping up the supply, as your guests will race through them.

Available from:

• Continental Food Store (£2.89)

MOTH - Paloma

Available from Sainsbury's (£4)

Best canned paloma

Ingredients: Tequila, grapefruit, lime, soda

MOTH is one of the noisiest kids on the block in the world of canned cocktails; a registered B Corp which essentially means the company is doing good by its employees and the planet, offering generous annual leave and committing to sustainable practices. A cocktail certainly rocketing in popularity: the Paloma is a super simple concoction consisting of grapefruit, soda, lime and tequila. MOTH have the Paloma nailed with its electric zing, the grapefruit is crisp and the tequila provides a welcome kick. Be sure to pour this one over a tall glass stacked with ice and garnished with a wedge of grapefruit.

Available from:

• Sainsbury's (£4)

Sipsmith gin & tonic (250ml), 6.5% ABV

Available from Ocado (£3)

Best classic canned gin and tonic

Ingredients: Dry gin and tonic water

Our favourite G&T overall, Sipsmith is a strong contender in the canned cocktail industry. The subtle sweetness is just right – a real achievement for a canned gin & tonic. The botanicals are present and distinguished, blended with a smooth, high-quality gin. Coming in at 6.5% ABV, it's the strongest G&T on our list but the booze isn't overpowering. You'll want to break out these gorgeous copper tins on your next picnic or barbecue.

Available from:

• Ocado (£3)

Tapp'd On The Beach (250ml), 6% ABV

Available from Tapp'd (£26.50/12-pack)

Best canned sex on the beach

For a fruity and sweet cocktail, this canned version of a classic cocktail blends peach, raspberry and cranberry juices with a double shot of craft vodka. It's a canned cocktail with a punch, but the cranberry stops it from being too sweet. There are plenty more to choose from Tapp'd too, including strawberry daiquiri, piña colada and blue lagoon canned drinks.

Available from:

• Tapp'd (£26.50/12-pack)

Edinburgh Gin strawberry and pink peppercorn (250ml), 5% ABV

Available from Tesco (£2.40/250ml)

Best gin and lemonade

Ingredients: strawberry and pink peppercorn gin, pink lemonade

For those who like a slightly sweeter gin, this is perfect. A release from Edinburgh Gin, this combines its strawberry and pink peppercorn gin with pink lemonade for an easy drinking G&T that's ideal for summer. The slight warmth from the pink peppercorns cuts through the fruity sweetness for a well-balanced sip of sugar and spice.

Available from:

• Tesco (£2.25/250ml)

LuvJus Pineapple & mint (250ml), 4.8% ABV

Available from Amazon (£29.95/12-pack)

Best tropical cocktail

Ingredients: Pineapple, mint, jasmine, Korean ginseng, vodka

Capture the taste of summer with a fruity canned cocktail by LuvJus. This playful brand delivers vibrant drinks with a kick of Korean ginseng and clean, crisp vodka. The pineapple & mint drink is reminiscent of a lightened-up piña colada – full of tropical, sunny flavours. The full-bodied drink has lots of depth with hints of floral jasmine and cooling mint. It would make the perfect portable cocktail for an afternoon barbecue or warm beach day.

Available from:

• Amazon (£29.95/12-pack)

East London Liquor Co. Vodka & rhubarb (250ml), 4.6% ABV

Available from Tesco (£2.70/250ml)

Best twist on a vodka soda

Ingredients: British wheat vodka, natural rhubarb soda

Cool down this summer with this refreshing, fruity cocktail from East London Liquor Co. The rhubarb & vodka cocktail was one of our favourites that we tried. The vibrant rhubarb flavour is fresh and doesn't taste artificial. The booze is well balanced and the sweetness is just right. We also enjoyed the rum & ginger cocktail. We love that the flavours are all natural with no preservatives or artificial sweeteners.

Available from:

• East London Liquor Co. (£39/12 pack)

Goldling Sundown (250ml), 4.8% ABV

Available from Goldling (£17/6-pack)

Best gourmet canned cocktail

Ingredients: organic vodka, soda, Persian lime, pineapple, kaffir lime leaf

If you want the full cocktail bar experience in your home (or in the park, on the beach, on holiday...), then Goldling's canned cocktails go a step above a simple spirit and mixer with gourmet ingredients. The Sundown cocktail is juicily pineapple-forward, balanced by tart lime and the bitter edge of soda. It is refreshing and light and despite the bold fruit flavour, it is absolutely not too sweet. It prides itself on being 100 calories, 100% organic and all natural. We also enjoyed the Moonlight - a sweeter option with strawberries and pomegranate.

Available from:

• Goldling (£17/6-pack)

Bloody Drinks Bloody Mary (250ml), 6.3% ABV

Available from Sainsbury's (£3.50/250ml)

Best Bloody Mary

Ingredients: Tomato juice, vodka, Amontillado sherry, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce

Complete a Sunday brunch spread with an easy bloody Mary cocktail in a can. The classic cocktail from Bloody Drinks is powerful and tastes as high-quality as a freshly mixed drink at the bar. It boasts a strong vodka kick paired with dry, fruity Amontillado sherry. The fresh tomato juice is mixed with tangy, savoury flavours like Worcestershire sauce, a hint of soy sauce and some heat from Tabasco sauce.

Available from:

• Sainsbury's (£3.50/250ml)

Malibu piña colada (250ml), 5% ABV

Available from Tesco (£2/250ml), Sainsbury's (£2.25/250ml)

Best piña colada

Ingredients: Caribbean rum with juices and flavourings

‘If you like piña coladas’ and you like them very sweet, then this one’s for you. As you'd expect from a Malibu product, the coconut flavour is dominant, but pineapple comes through strongly, too, and both lend to the overall sweetness. Like most of the cocktails we tried, the booze tastes barely present. Despite this, the drink was generally liked by the judges and praised for its smooth, almost creamy texture.

Available from:

• Tesco (£2/250ml)
• Sainsbury's (£2.25/250ml)

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