With the ‘Rule of 6’ now back and two bank holiday weekends to look forward to, we’ve found the best canned beverages that you’ll be able to enjoy with friends and family - socially distanced, of course.
From the alcoholic to non-alcoholic, whether your tipple of choice be rum, gin, vodka and beyond - we’ve found the perfect drink in a can that you’ll be able to sip with others soon.
Hard seltzers, an alcoholic mix of sparkling water and spirt, had a moment last year and it looks like that trend is sticking around for 2021 as well - so if you want a lower calorie option, we’ve found that for you as well.
Most are available in supermarkets now and some you can buy online from places like Amazon and Selfridges - which will then be delivered safely to your door.
So sit back, relax and get ready to cheers to summer in style.
Best non-alcoholic and low alcoholic canned beverages:
OTO Amplify CBD Botanical Seltzer - £3
This is an invigorating and tasty blend of pure CBD, and botanical extracts with natural adaptogens - designed to help you connect and amplify shared moments.
It's 100% natural, vegan, with zero sugar and under 18 calories per 100ml.
Enjoy it on its own or mix with cocktails.
Serve chilled and keep refrigerated or store in a cool dark, place.
Buy now from Elements of Green
Nexba Kombucha - £19.99 for 12
A taste of Aussie summer in a bottle, this tropical beauty smells like a juicy ripe mango, tastes like a juicy ripe mango, but has zero sugar. Win-win.
STRYKK Mixed Cans - £12 for 6
Three cans of STRYKK NOT G*N & TONIC and three cans of STRYKK NOT R*M & COLA – zero-alcohol alternatives for those times when you want the spirit, but not the booze.
Take them to a picnic, have them at the beach, pour them over ice, drink them from the can. You can even have one in your back pocket for later.
100% natural with no sugar, no fat, no artificial flavours. Vegan AND gluten free.
STRYKK cans contain 0.5% ABV.
Dash Water Trial Pack - £22.99 for 16
Dash Water are on a mission to disrupt mainstream fizzy soft drinks. We’re all tired of fizzy drinks being packed with added sugars or flavourings, so they got creative and Dash was born. Each can is made of British sparkling spring water, infused with wonky fruit and vegetables for a subtle dash of flavour. Containing no sugar, no sweetener and no calories.
The Trial Pack contains 4x cans of Raspberry, 4x cans of Blackcurrant, 4x cans of Lemon, 4x cans of Peach - yum.
Remedy Raw Kombucha Tea, Kefir and Switchel Mixed Case - £29.99 for 24
The Remedy Rainbow pack allows you to try our full range of fizzy and refreshing live cultured drinks. Each mixed case comes with Remedy’s classic kombucha, tangy switchels, and smooth kefirs. They're all raw and unpasteurised for maximum gut-loving goodness. Remedy sparkling live cultured drinks are the perfect alternative the next time you're craving a soft drink.
Low Alcohol Reduced Calorie G&T - £3 for 4
Looking for a low-alcoholic drink to take to a barbecue or picnic? Well this might be the one for you. It’s the perfect balance of citrus and aromatic flavours with reduced calorie tonic water. Characterised by 9 classic gin botanicals including juniper berries, citrus peels, & angelica, individually distilled in small batches.
CleanGin & Tonic - £20 for 12
CleanGin is a low alcohol alternative to London dry gin. For this canned cocktail, CleanCo have skilfully combined fragrant and juniper-packed CleanGin with a wonderfully well balanced and refreshing tonic water for a mixed drink that is only 0.5% vol yet crisp and delicious. The perfect picnic partner. Oh and it's only 57 calories per can. They also have a CleanRum and Cola flavour too - delicious.
Intune Mixers - £29.99 for 12
The new innovative sparkling CBD mixers: Lemon+, Ginger+, Tonic+ are a first of their kind for the CBD drinks category, as well as the craft mixer category and they can be enjoyed as they come or as part of a delicious no or low alcohol serve.
Feel Good Fruitful Sparkling Water - £1.20 per can
Feel Good Drinks are a new range of 100% natural, great tasting, fruitful sparkling waters with a sustainable and purpose-led ethos.
The refreshing soft drinks are perfect for Al Fresco gatherings in the sun and come in three uplifting flavours; Peach & Passionfruit, Rhubarb & Apple, Raspberry & Hibiscus. Each can contains less than 27 calories per 330ml.
Best alcoholic canned beverages:
58 Gin Raspberry Hard Seltzer - £30
If your diary is filling up with garden gatherings and you have summer picnics in sight, toast to better days with 58 Gin’s Hard Seltzers, a natural fix of fizzy refreshment ideal for reuniting with friends and family.
Available in Raspberry and Pink Grapefruit flavours and coming in at 67 calories and under per can, 58 Gin Hard Seltzers are the UK’s first premium gin-based Hard Seltzers created by the UK’s Gin Producer of the Year.
Created solely from 58 Gin’s premium, award-winning London Dry Gin, natural fruit flavours and the purest sparkling waters, 58 Gin’s Hard Seltzers are presented in beautifully designed, fully recyclable slimline cans ideal for popping into your bag for a summer outing.
Containing no artificial additives, no added sugars or sweeteners, they also have the added benefit of being vegan and gluten free to suit all dietary requirements.
BrewDog Pre-Made Cocktail Pouches - £24.95 for four
BrewDog Distilling Co. has joined forces with vermouth trailblazers Regal Rogue for a limited edition series of ready-to-drink cocktails. Each box contains four beautifully crafted cocktails, already perfectly mixed, so all you have to do is pick your glassware and pour over ice and garnish.
Inside your box you will discover:
- Bold Wolf Negroni (24%), a classic Negroni with Regal Rogue vermouth and LoneWolf gin.
- Lively Wolf Martini (25%), clean cut and flavoursome, this amped up spin on a classic Martini is an understated classic.
- Paw Star Martini (12%), a salute to one of the noughties most popular cocktails. A tropical, passionfruit-forward flavour bomb.
- Wild Wolf Sour (12%), a little sweetness, a little tartness, a tonne of character.
So what are you waiting for?
Topo Chico Cherry Acai Hard Seltzer - £2.20 per can
Enjoy the simple complexity of a Hard Seltzer and this Cherry Acai flavour.
The balance of sweet cherry against rich acai gives you a crisp and well-balanced taste. Serve ice cold with your favourite garnish for the perfect cocktail.
With only 96 kcal and 2g of sugar per can, it's the perfect low-cal option for those watching their weight this summer.
Contains natural flavours, no sweeteners and no preservatives. Best of all? This product is gluten free
Tanqueray Sevilla Gin & Tonic - £2.50 per can
Made with the finest ingredients from around the world, Tanqueray is crafted from four perfectly balanced botanicals and then mixed with tonic to create the ultimate Gin and Tonic for times when you’re looking for a convenient ready to-go option.
These premium Tanqueray & Tonic cans are the perfect addition to any occasion, whether outside enjoying a delicious picnic under the summer sun with friends or enjoying at home after work.
Inspired by Charles Tanqueray’s original recipes and the ripening oranges growing on the trees in sun-drenched Seville. Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla perfectly balances the uniquely bittersweet taste of Seville oranges, with the complexity of Tanqueray London Dry Gin, perfectly mixed with tonic.
Sipful - £14.95 for picnic four pack
Created by husband and wife duo Emily and Darius Darwell, Sipful creates 250ml, fully recyclable canned wine and canned cocktails with a conscience.
Toast celebratory moments with Organic Bubbly, Orange Mimosa, Blood Orange Mimosa and Bellini, all created using organic wine and 100% natural fruit.
Tia Maria Iced Coffee Frappé - £1.75 per can
Offering cocktail lovers a velvety smooth texture, the Tia Maria Iced Coffee Frappé is made with 100% Arabica coffee, delicious milk cream and the unique taste of Tia Maria.
Perfectly practical in a can, this on-the-go drink can be enjoyed during a sunny picnic in the park or as a refreshing treat in the garden.
LuvJus - from £25 for 12
LuvJus are an independent LGBTQ+ business making alcoholic, all-natural ‘craft-pops’ that have been described as “a picnic in a can”. Available in two tasty variants: pineapple, mint, jasmine, Korean ginseng & vodka and blood orange, pomegranate, Korean ginseng & vodka.
LuvJus uses 100% natural ingredients and contains up to 70% less sugar than most fruit ciders and canned cocktails which are often packed full of nasty additives and flavourings.
Inspired by Pride, the brand aims to harness an atmosphere of fun and inclusivity in a product that celebrates and benefits everyone who buys it. 5% of all profits go directly towards supporting LGBTQI+ charities and initiatives.
Funkin Cocktail Cans - £18 for 12
Ready for festivals and park meet-ups, Funkin have a range of cocktails in a can - ready for whenever you need one. With six gorgeous flavours to choose from, why not try them all with friends and family alike this spring?
Naughty Water - £8.99 for four
Naughty Water is a sparkling water drink infused with natural flavourings and vodka (5% ABV). This sublime drink is vegan, keto friendly and gluten free - it's ideal for those seeking something light and refreshing. With zero carbs, zero sugar, and with less than 72 calories in a 250ml can. Sea Gras Naughty Water is offered initially in three exotic flavours.
HUN Wine - from £2
With lockdown restrictions easing, it’s time to reunite with your favourite HUN's - including the award-winning canned wine that is perfect for picnics, park drinks and garden parties.
‘Great Wine In A Can’ HUN is not only the first canned wine to be both fairtrade and vegan, but its packaging offers an infinite recycling solution for eco-conscious wine-lovers. And don’t be fooled by its cheeky moniker. This wine means serious business when it comes to the taste department, with three premium products that include a pale Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc and a low 5.5% ABV sparkling Rosé with just 69 calories per can. Only the best for our HUN's...
BABE Sparkling Wine - £2.15 per can
BABE is the original canned wine founded on US soil in 2015 by Josh Ostrovsky, AKA “The Fat Jewish”. BABE was launched to offer casual canned wine that makes quality wine accessible to everyone, everywhere, for any occasion.
It is a delicious semi-sparkling wine available in rose and white variants; a wine in a can that pairs well with literally anything and is vegan as well as gluten free.
The white variant is a Spanish Moscatel White (12.5%) that is a medium bodied white wine complex with rich citrus and slight apricot aromas, supported by very subtle hints of vanilla. The rosé variant is a French Grenache Rosé (12.5%) which is a deliciously light and refreshing rosé bursting with berry flavours.
Two Days Mixed Vodka Soda Pack - from £33 for 12 cans
Inspired by an ethos of today and tomorrow, Two Days Vodka Sodas have a sessionable ABV so you can enjoy drinks as you please, and still make the most of tomorrow.
Flavours include Raspberry and Lime. Two Days is gluten-free, vegan and keto friendly, as well as having zero sugars or sweeteners.
High Water Mixed Hard Seltzers - £25.99 for 12 cans
Made in the UK with only the finest natural flavours, triple distilled Vodka and Cotswolds spring water, High Water is a gently effervescent hard seltzer with an emphasis on great flavour - Lemon & Elderflower, Cucumber & Mint and Mango & peach.
Under 100 calories per can, all natural ingredients and no artificial nasties, it is designed for those who want to get the most out of life. With percentage of all profits going to charities that look after the oceans we love.
NIO Cocktails - from £19.50 for box of three
NIO - which stands for Needs Ice Only - delivers premium cocktails through your letterbox, with a range of 16 tipples to choose from, alongside alcohol-free and limited edition options.
NIO’s extensive range can be mixed and matched in boxes of 3, 6 or 9, with their box of six (£39) making for the covid-friendly party.
All made with premium ingredients and spirits, NIO Cocktails bring choice, convenience and quality - everything you would find in the world’s best bars - straight to your home. All you need to do is add ice!
Rhubarb Negroni - £44.95 for 1 litre pouch
A sophisticated twist on a classic Negroni. Ready to drink, and made using the finest ingredients: Asterley Bros Estate Vermouth, Campari, Dispense Amaro and Rhubarb Gin. Get us to the park, now!
Twist Passion Fruit and Pineapple Hard Seltzer - £19.99 for 6
A pop of the cap is all it takes to join the hard seltzer bandwagon – it’s a merry journey towards a land of sparkling water “improved” by a cheeky tipple.
Twist’s blends of seltzer are packaged in an entirely recycled aluminium bottle to reduce the world’s waste (and chill more quickly, too), while the nano-filtered spring water is infused with natural passion fruit, pineapple and a triple distilled neutral grain spirit base. How nice does that sound? They are also only 60 calories a bottle.
Didsbury Gin - from £8 for 4
Fancy a refreshing G&T with a twist? Then Didsbury have you covered. They've launched four delicious flavours, including Tutti Frutti, Strawberry and Sicilian Lemon, Raspberry & Elderflower and Blood Orange and Ginger. These sound like a delightful way to catch up with friends in a near by park, or over Zoom.
Jameson Whiskey Ginger Ale And Lime - £1.75 each
Jameson, Ginger and Lime is a ready-to-drink 250ml mixed can drink, perfect for enjoying al fresco, as the weather warms up. This refreshing whiskey mixed drink, made with Jameson Irish Whiskey, delicious ginger ale and a dash of lime, tastes great when chilled and especially when shared with friends (social distancing rules permitted, of course).
Kopparberg Passion Fruit & Orange Gin & Lemonade - £1.95 each
If you love Kopparberg gin, then you’ll love this can. It’s the perfect pairing of passionfruit and orange gin, mixed with refreshing lemonade.
Kopparberg Hard Seltzer Mixed Berries - £2 each
This can contains purified carbonated water, with bold natural fruit flavours.. There are only 93 calories per can, and it contains all natural flavours, gluten free and suitable for vegans.
Goslings Dark'n Stormy - £2.25 each
Take the stress out of making your next dark ’n’ stormy - when you can now get it in a can.
It’s the perfect mix of goslings black seal rum and goslings stormy ginger beer.
Conker Gin & Juice - £66.95 for 24
Conker Spirit has taken the hard work out of making a tasty cocktail with its very own gin with this pre-bottled cocktail. This is a 24 pack of Gin & Juice, in which its Dorset Dry Gin has been blended with Hill Farm apple and elderflower juice, and a touch of carbonation. No added sweeteners here, just fruity, floral deliciousness.
Moth Margarita - £3.99 each
If you love nothing more than a cheeky Margarita to take the edge off the day, then you’ll love this one from Moth. Fresh, sharp and confident. We think you'll like it. Show it off in a martini glass with a salted rim. Also good over ice with takeout. Or just drink and dance. Sold.
Greenall's Gin & Pink Grapefruit - £1.90 each
Greenall's Ready to Drink Gin & Pink Grapefruit Can. Greenall's Gin & Pink Grapefruit has tangy notes of pink grapefruit which delivers a subtle sweetness, perfectly complemented by Greenall's Gin and balanced with Indian tonic.
Jack Daniel's Whiskey & Cola - £2.25 each
This is straight up just Jack Daniel’s and Cola - the way it was intended. It’s also the perfect mix of each.
Sipsmith Gin & Tonic - £3 each
Suitable for vegetarians, this is a ready to sip G&T. Sipsmith hand craft their London Dry Gin in copper stills. in London. This helps to create the smooth, uniquely balanced character. It’s then had a good amount of the finest tonic water added to it. The result? A sensationally sippable travelling tipple.
Smirnoff Vodka & Cranberry - £1.90 each
Keep your picnic drinks simple with a Smirnoff, Triple distilled premium vodka which has then been mixed with cranberry juice.
Miami Cocktail Co. Bellini Spritz - £3 each
Got a picnic planned with friends or family? Well why not make it a party with this Bellini Spritz from Miami Cocktail Co. It’s a mango peach rosé bellini spritz, with organic rosé wine, organic juices and natural flavourings. There’s also just 110 calories per can.
Bombay Sapphire Gin & Tonic - £3 each
Discover a bar quality Bombay Sapphire & Tonic wherever you are. Whatever the occasion - whether it's al-fresco events, relaxing at home, entertaining friends or on the move, the pre-mix is skilfully crafted to showcase the signature juniper and citrus notes of Bombay Sapphire gin.
Haig Clubman & Cola - £2.25 each
Haig Club Clubman is a modern and stylish Single Grain Scotch Whisky developed in partnership between Diageo, global icon David Beckham and British entrepreneur Simon Fuller. Haig Club Crafted Cola has a balanced tamitian vanilla and kola nut notes, expertly mixed to compliment the light, smooth taste of Clubman single-grain Scotch Whisky. Perfect to be enjoyed over ice with an extra slice of lime or simply on its own for ease. Pre-mixed and easily portable, Haig Club Crafted Cola is perfect for sharing with friends at home or on the go.
Gordon's Pink Gin & Tonic - £13 for 10
Gordon's Premium Pink Distilled Gin balances the crisp, distinctive juniper taste of Gordon's with the sweetness of raspberries, strawberries and a tang of redcurrant. All perfectly mixed with tonic. Inspired by an original 1880 recipe from Alexander Gordon, Gordon's Premium Pink Distilled Gin is carefully crafted using the highest quality ingredients. Best served chilled, or in a glass with ice and plenty of juicy strawberries. Perfect to enjoy with friends at home, for BBQs, picnics, festivals or anywhere out and about.
Slingsby Spritz Mixed Trio Pack - £7.50 for 3
The new Slingsby Spritz range is a delicious combination of Slingsby premium gin, sparkling water and a burst of fruit flavours. These include our award-winning Slingsby gins, Rhubarb and Marmalade, and a new gin flavour - Damson. Each can is packed with the finest ingredients in a new recipe. At only 70 calories per can, you can now enjoy gin guilt-free, in an even lighter and refreshing way.
Buy now from Spirit of Harrogate
Served Hard Seltzer Mixed Variety Pack - £10.95 for 4
Each can of Served Hard Seltzer is made with ultra-pure, four-times distilled ServedPure – a gluten-free spirit with no carbs, sweeteners and only 57 calories per can. This is a low calorie and lower alcohol content (4%) sparkling drink, made from British sparkling water. With a light fruit flavour this is a convenient and refreshing drink for a modern lifestyle. Available in Lime and Raspberry, 2 cans of each flavour in the Served Mixed Taster Pack.
Malibu and Sparkling Pineapple Can - £24 for 12
These Malibu and Sparkling Pineapple pre-mixed cans brings a Caribbean twist to your favourite drink, and also introduces new exciting ways of enjoying that coconut rum you love. Serve chilled for a perfectly mixed drink every time.
Absolut Mixt Raspberry and Lemon Flavour Sparkling Pre-Mixed Drink - £21.60 for 12
Absolut Mixt has two sparkling pre-mixed drinks that offer unique flavour combinations: Blueberry & Lime and Raspberry & Lemon. Both Absolut Mixt pre-mixed drinks are made with natural flavours combined with Absolut Vodka, resulting in a gently carbonated beverage for a refreshing drinking experience.
White Claw Hard Seltzer Cans - £2.50 each
White Claw has taken the US by storm and is made using a blend of sparkling water, a gluten free alcohol base and a hint of natural fruit flavour – with 4.5% alcohol and only 95 calories per can.
White Claw Mango White Claw Mango will be joining the already well loved Raspberry, Natural Lime and Black Cherry flavours available from Tesco, on 6th March on uk.whiteclaw.com, and as of 18th April in Sainsbury’s.
Bodega Bay Hard Selzer Apple with Ginger and Acai Berry Can - £20.54
Bodega Bay is made with sparkling spring water, Brew Clear filtered alcohol and no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners. Each can contains just 72 calories and is 4% ABV, but makes no compromises on the taste. 'Apple with Ginger & Acai Berry' and 'Elderflower with Lemon & Mint' are the two fresh and delicious flavours to choose from.
Pimm's and Lemonade Pre-Mixed Can - £22 for 12
If summer isn’t summer for you without a Pimm’s in hand then fear not, as this 12 pack will see you through. Pimm’s has complex fruity notes of bitter sweet caramelised orange with a fresh citrus and herbal finish. Since it’s creation in 1840, Pimm’s has been enjoyed with friends in the British sunshine. With the ready to drink Pimm’s and lemonade can you can enjoy a perfectly mixed Pimm’s and lemonade when out and about with friends, at BBQs or on a picnic
The delicious, ready-to-drink Pimm's, perfectly mixed with lemonade. Adding fruit and ice is optional - not forgetting some fresh mint too.
Edinburgh Gin Raspberry Gin Fizz Ready To Drink Cans - £24 for 12
This is a party in a can when the heat is on. Edinburgh Gin’s expertly crafted Raspberry Gin Liqueur balances sweetness and tartness blending perfectly with the finest sparkling wine, this unmistakable combination creates our most-loved Raspberry Gin Fizz cocktail.
Nice Wine In A Can Mixed Case (4 x Argentinian Malbec, Pale Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc) - £36 for 12
Nice source their crisp & dry Pale Rosé from just outside Montpellier, their Sauvignon Blanc from Cotes de Gascogne, France and their Malbec from Argentina; all of the wines are suitable for vegans. Nice wine is a great-tasting, accessible drink for Hens going full Bride Squad as much as it is for connoisseurs on a train trip.
Are you tempted to try these canned and bottled beverages? They are perfect to keep you going over the summer with friends and family members. Let us know in the comments box.
