by Rich Cook | Feb 5, 2025 | Cocktail RTD, Uncategorized
Wow – this is as solid an RTD cocktail as I’ve had to date. It completely avoids the two main problems in the category – being too sweet and/or not having the right ABV balance to make the drink a proper cocktail. This carries clear agave and citrus notes, and pouring... 
by Michael Cervin | Dec 20, 2024 | Cocktail RTD
The Manhattan cocktail calls for whiskey as its base, but why not Scotch? Yes, whiskey and Scotch have similarities, but I was curious if a Scotch could hold its own in a Manhattan. The nose doesn’t leap out so at first glance you think this might not be going places.... 
by Rich Cook | Dec 12, 2024 | Cocktail RTD
The Negroni – a true classic cocktail that should be a no-brainer for RTD producers – gets a true rendering in the offering from Tanqueray. You’d think there would be more good ones out there with the simple 1-1-1 recipe of gin, bitter liqueur and sweet vermouth, but... 
by Rich Cook | Nov 29, 2024 | Cocktail RTD
Just because a product says that it is “ready to drink” doesn’t mean that you should. I “get” to taste a lot of these sorts of things, and the ones that I can recommend seem to be few and far between. This is my first experience with the... 
by Michael Cervin | Nov 8, 2024 | Cocktail RTD
A standard simple cocktail, the Paloma has unclear origins (typical of many cocktails), but many experts believe it was created in Mexico City in the 1950s or earlier. The Paloma is comprised of Tequila, lime juice and grapefruit soda, and though uncomplicated, it is... 
by Michael Cervin | Aug 23, 2024 | Cocktail RTD
Vodka, lime, mint and cucumber comprise this very tasty RTD mojito. The cucumber is rather dominant, but aside from that the portions work well together and make for a simple quick and easy cocktail when you don’t want to mess with a home bar – or when you’re on...
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