The Ultimate Guide to Ready-to-Drink (RTDs) Alcoholic Beverages
Today’s beverage industry is buzzing with innovation, and ready-to-drink (RTDs) are at the forefront. The ready to drink alcoholic beverages are a great go-to option for all those who value convenience and variety but don’t want to compromise on taste. These pre-packaged drinks range from classic cocktails to modern blends, offering a style and flavour to suit everyone’s taste. With RTDs, you can say goodbye to the hassle of cocktails or mixers drink prep and enjoy a refreshing drink at your convenience, with no muss and no fuss. Let’s dive into the tasty world of RTDs and explore all the different styles and flavours available at Dan’s.
Understanding the Different Types of RTD Drinks
With the ever-growing popularity of RTD drinks including ready to serve cocktails and even Lower or non alcoholic ready to drink beverages, several different varieties are now available on the market to suit any taste.
Let’s explore the different types of RTD drinks out there:
1. Hard Seltzers - Best known for their light and refreshing taste, hard seltzers or premix seltzers come in a wide variety of flavours and tend to be lower on the calorie count. RTDs are best served chilled with popular fruity flavours including lemon, berry and mango. Produced using carbonated water, alcohol and fruity essence they are the perfect sipper for any occasion.
2. Spirit-Based RTDS - These RTDS beverages contain an infusion of distilled spirits such as vodka, gin, rum, or whisky with a mixer, such as soda, cola, tonic water, or fruit juice. Including premix pre-batched cocktails in a variety of premix fruit flavours or styles like premix rum, premix gin, premix whisky, premix dry or even premix cola. It's the perfect drink if you're looking for a grab-and-go style drink without having to do any mixing. They're perfect for parties and barbeques or dinners with zero hassle of anyone having to man the bar. Simply pop open a can or bottle and enjoy!
3. Wine-Flavoured RTDS - Ideal for those who love something a little fun and tasty, wine-flavoured RTDs come in various varieties like red, white and rose and are light in texture with a blend of natural flavours. You won’t need a corkscrew to open up these wines; just pop open the can or open the bottle to enjoy. A great option for picnics or when you want to enjoy the same great taste of wine without the hassle of carrying around heavy bottles and wine glasses.
Now that you’re in-the-know about the types of RTDs out there, let’s keep going on our journey of discovery!
RTDs Drinks ABV & Storage
The ABV of RTD drinks can vary based on brand and type. Hard seltzers and Spirit-based RTDs contain an ABV of approximately 4-6% or 7-14% and tend to be high in flavour. Wine-flavoured RTDs have an average ABV range of 5-14%, based on the grape varietal and style used to make the wine. Always remember to look at the ABV details to know what’s inside your RTD drinks before making your purchase.
Proper storage is vital when it comes to RTDs. Ensure that you keep your RTD beverages in a cool, dry place so that they don’t spoil or go flat and remain in good condition with the same great taste and fizz. It’s important to know your RTDs for an optimal drinking experience.
Exploring the Variety of RTD Cocktails
RTD cocktails are a treasure trove of options, each promising a unique taste experience. They're versatile, full of flavour, and perfect for any get-together. Let’s explore some great RTD cocktail options:
- Citrus Sunrise - A refreshing blend of RTD vodka soda topped by some orange juice to give it a punch, perfect for a hot sunny day on the beach.
- Whisky Mule with Ginger - The RTD whisky sour, plus the occasional addition of ginger beer, make these cocktails zesty with a spicy kick that is totally worth a try.
- Espresso Martini - Indulge in the popular canned cocktail style that generally boasts a complex mixture of coffee, sweet toffee or caramel, complemented with aromas of vanilla and dark chocolate.
- Mojito - Enjoy the canned Mojito cocktail made with Blanca Rum combined with lime, sugar and mint, ready to enjoy wherever you are.
- Cherry RTD or Citrus Splash - Delicious sunset sippers, the citrus splash or cherry RTDs are the perfect balance of spirits and mixers to give the beverage a fruity depth of flavour.
Time to explore the range and find your new favourite!
Popular RTD Brands
With the ever growing popularity of RTD drinks, there has been a massive influx of brands coming up with RTD options in the market. Here we have the the best brands offering RTD drinks:
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Divas
- Product - Gems Blueberry
- USP - Refreshing blueberry taste perfect for casual get-togethers
You and your friends will love the Gems Blueberry. It's cool, it's trendy and it’s very tasty.
Vodka Teaser
- Product - Fruit Tingler
- USP - Fruity taste and Australian made
This RTD has everything you want. Flavour, aroma and taste? Tick, tick, tick.
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