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June 2019 - Mixers & RTD Cocktails

June 2019 - Mixers & RTD Cocktails
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Novo Fogo Original Lime Sparkling Caipirinha Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
96 points
$15.99
Best Buy
Novo Fogo
Original Lime Sparkling Caipirinha Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
Clear color. Aroma of funky cane with a satiny, vibrant, fruity light-to-medium body and a seamless, complex, medium-long key lime, apricot, grilled fruits and vegetables, coconut, lychee, and guanabana finish. A delicious, perfectly funky caipirinha in a can.
96 points $15.99 Best Buy
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Q Indian Tonic Water
95 points
Q
Indian Tonic Water
Clear color. Attractive aromas and flavors of juniper and sage, citrus pith, quinine, and sandalwood with a supple, crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a sleek, complex, medium-long finish conveying notes of wormwood tea, honeyed lemon, and elderflower and herbs finish. A delicious and vibrant tonic water that is finely balanced and eminently drinkable; makes a spot on G&T.
95 points
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Bloody Point Mixing Co. Original Bloody Mary Mixer
93 points
$7.99
Best Buy
Bloody Point Mixing Co.
Original Bloody Mary Mixer
Tasted as a Bloody Mary cocktail. Opaque dark reddish brown color. Aromas and flavors of spicy tomato sauce, celery salt, worcestershire sauce, and smoked peppercorns with a chunky, bright, saline medium-full body and a warming, medium-long finish with notes of horseradish, olive and peppercorn focaccia, and water chestnut finish. A rock solid, finely balanced Bloody Mary with lingering warmth that is sure to please.
93 points $7.99 Best Buy
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Candid Cocktails Bourbon Whiskey with Honey, Ginger, Lemon and Apple Juice Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
93 points
$17.99
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Candid Cocktails
Bourbon Whiskey with Honey, Ginger, Lemon and Apple Juice Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
Light gold color. Aromas of cinnamon pastry, birch, ginger, lemon bar, caramel, and candied orange peel with a round, vibrant, moderately sweet medium body and a smooth, interesting, medium-long vanilla, oak, and fondant finish. A completely delicious canned whiskey sour that will be well loved.
93 points $17.99 Best Buy
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Mezzo Spritz Blood Orange Cider Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
92 points
Mezzo Spritz
Blood Orange Cider Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
Golden amber color. Aromas and flavors of baked apple, grapefruit peel, orange marmalade, honey, gentian, celery leaf, and wild lemon with a satiny, vibrant, dryish medium body and a smooth, charming, medium-long finish. An ultra-refreshing spritz with a hint of palate-opening bitterness; a great summer crusher with lovely cider tannins.
92 points
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Stirrings Mojito Mixer
92 points
$6.99
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Stirrings
Mojito Mixer
Cloudy nearly opaque straw yellow color. Attractive aromas and flavors of fresh lime, slapped mint leaves, and mint cream cookie with a round, bright, moderately sweet medium-to-full body and a polished, interesting, long finish imparting notes of creamy key lime custard, toasted meringue, and coconut cream finish. A delightful mojito with great balance and an attractive creamy lime character; a pure and natural tasting mixer that lets the creamy rum character come through.
92 points $6.99 Best Buy
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Handy & Schiller Barreled Old Fashioned Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
92 points
$39.99
Handy & Schiller
Barreled Old Fashioned Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
Copper color. Aromas of chinese 5-spice, sesame, hint of mint, and tobacco with a satiny, moderately sweet light-to-medium body and a warming, interesting, medium-length allspice, clove, vanilla steamer, peanut brittle, chewy caramel, and roasted nuts finish. A spicy-sweet cocktail with great drinkability.
92 points $39.99
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Q Grapefruit Mixer
91 points
Q
Grapefruit Mixer
Light minutely hazy pink color. Earthy aromas and flavors of roasted sweet potatoes and dates, grapefruit marmalade on buttered potato bread toast, white peppercorn, and cedar candle with a round, vibrant, fruity sweet medium body and a tingling, layered, long finish conveying shades of grapefruit sorbet and honey roasted roasted pineapple finish. A pure and natural grapefruit soda mixer that makes an excellent Paloma; lets the agave shine.
91 points
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Bulles de nuit LApero Spritzz Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
90 points
Bulles de nuit
L'Apero Spritzz Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
Bright coral pink color. Aromas of cinnamon, gentian, galangal, and rosemary with a silky, vibrant, bittersweet medium-full body and a seamless, elegant, medium-long pink grapefruit finish. A rock solid aperitivo RTD that offers fashionable refreshment in a bottle.
90 points
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Q Ginger Beer
90 points
Q
Ginger Beer
Hazy straw color. Aromas and flavors of fresh cut and crystallized ginger, pepper dust, ginseng and cilantro, and dried pineapple with a round, crisp, fruity sweet medium body and a peppery, interesting, medium-long finish that shows touches of Sichuan peppers finish. A very appetizing ginger beer that makes a well-balanced and craveable Moscow Mule.
90 points
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Stirrings Cosmopolitan Mixer
90 points
$6.99
Best Buy
Stirrings
Cosmopolitan Mixer
Cloudy light ruby color. Confected aromas and flavors of cherry gummy bear and yogurt and fruit punch with a lightly tannic, crisp, moderately sweet light-to-medium body and an effortless, snappy finish that exhibits notes of berry infused spring water finish. A clean and never-cloying Cosmo for cocktails in a flash.
90 points $6.99 Best Buy
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Boulevard Beverage Company Fling Blood Orange Vodka Soda Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
90 points
$12.99
Best Buy
Boulevard Beverage Company
Fling Blood Orange Vodka Soda Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
Clear color. Aromas and flavors of lime gummies, vanilla pastilles, and jam with a glycerous, crisp, fruity medium body and a smooth, medium-length finish that shows suggestions of aniseed finish. A fun and citrusy Ready-To-Drink cocktail.
90 points $12.99 Best Buy
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Novo Fogo Passion Fruit and Lime Sparkling Caipirinha Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
90 points
$15.99
Best Buy
Novo Fogo
Passion Fruit and Lime Sparkling Caipirinha Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
Golden green color. Tropical aromas and flavors of mango, smoked honey, clementine, jasmine tea, and fresh cut grass with a round, vibrant, fruity sweet light-to-medium body and an effortless, layered, medium-long finish with impressions of raw cane and mango yogurt finish. Vivid, all-natural fruit flavor makes this a knockout Ready-To-Drink cocktail.
90 points $15.99 Best Buy
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Novo Fogo Mango and Lime Sparkling Caipirinha Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
90 points
$15.99
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Novo Fogo
Mango and Lime Sparkling Caipirinha Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
Slivery straw color. Aromas of lychee syrup, peach gummies, and grilled jicama with a round, vibrant, fruity sweet light-to-medium body and a seamless, elegant, medium-long white tea finish. Cachaca and Rhum Agricole fans will find lots of juicy, complex flavors in this must-try RTD.
90 points $15.99 Best Buy
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Boulevard Beverage Company Fling Mai Tai Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
89 points
$12.99
Best Buy
Boulevard Beverage Company
Fling Mai Tai Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
Pale hazy golden green color. Aromas of lime candies, coconut snocone, and vanilla layer cake with a satiny, bright, sweet light body and a warming, medium-length sweet and sour mix and toasted coconut finish. A solid summer crusher; serve with a good chill.
89 points $12.99 Best Buy
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Drego Azul Margarita Supremo Gold Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
89 points
$12.99
Best Buy
Drego Azul
Margarita Supremo Gold Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
Golden green color. Aromas of key lime sorbet and creamy blanco tequila with a round, vibrant, fruity sweet medium body and a smooth, subtle, long horchata, lime glaze, kiwi, and fine orange liqueur finish. A totally tasty bottled margarita that offers a ready-to-drink alternative to hand-crafted margaritas.
89 points $12.99 Best Buy
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Candid Cocktails Gin with Mint, Grapefruit and Lime Juice Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
88 points
$17.99
Candid Cocktails
Gin with Mint, Grapefruit and Lime Juice Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
Golden green color. Aromas of lime, honey, pressed flowers, and lavender with a velvety, crisp, fruity medium body and a graceful, interesting, medium-long angelica, gentian, and juniper finish. A complex gin-based RTD with a balancing bitterness and herbal appeal.
88 points $17.99
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Candid Cocktails Vodka with Black Tea, Lemonade and Thyme Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
88 points
$17.99
Candid Cocktails
Vodka with Black Tea, Lemonade and Thyme Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
Golden amber color. Aromas of sweet and sour mix and thyme with a slightly chewy, vibrant, fruity sweet medium body and a compelling, medium-length iced tea finish. Bold iced tea and tangy lemon combine in this wide-appealing and balanced Ready-To-Drink cocktail.
88 points $17.99
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Pepito Bella Sangria Low-Calorie Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
87 points
Pepito
Bella Sangria Low-Calorie Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
Brilliant fuchsia color. Aromas and flavors of berry candies, fruit punch, and pineapple with a round, crisp, very sweet medium body and a smooth, swift finish. A spritzy berry bomb of a sangria that offers instant satisfaction.
87 points
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Handy & Schiller Barreled Manhattan Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
87 points
$39.99
Handy & Schiller
Barreled Manhattan Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
Amber color. Aromas of vanilla-almond nougat, candied cherries, butterscotch, tobacco, and toast with a satiny, crisp, moderately sweet light-to-medium body and a smooth, medium-length banana taffy, molasses, and raisin cake finish. A tasty, easy-to-use RTD with a balanced sense of sweetness.
87 points $39.99
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Boulevard Beverage Company Fling Cucumber Lime Gin and Tonic Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
86 points
$12.99
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Boulevard Beverage Company
Fling Cucumber Lime Gin and Tonic Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
Clear color. Aromas of fresh cucumber, lime spritz, and agave nectar with a satiny, crisp, fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, refreshing, medium-length bitter lemon and grapefruit pith finish. A bittersweet fruity and botanical RTD that will be a great al fresco sipper.
86 points $12.99 Best Buy
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Yaysayer Shots Lemon Vodka Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
86 points
$23.99
Yaysayer Shots
Lemon Vodka Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
Hazy golden green color. Aromas of grilled lemon, fresh herbs, and citrus candle with a supple, tart, fruity medium body and a peppery, interesting, breezy limoncello and peppercorns finish. A tasty, citrusy elixir to shake and shoot.
86 points $23.99
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Regatta Royal Oak Ginger Ale Mixer
85 points
$5.99
Best Buy
Regatta
Royal Oak Ginger Ale Mixer
Gold color. Aromas and flavors of lumber yard, nuts, and chestnut honey with a supple, crisp, fruity medium-to-full body and a warming, relaxed finish revealing shades of pepper, ginger rice candy, and wax finish. A mild and pleasant ginger ale that’s great for topping off bourbon cocktails.
85 points $5.99 Best Buy
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Russian Standard Moscow Mule Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
85 points
$14.99
Russian Standard
Moscow Mule Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
Golden yellow color. Herbal, spicy aromas of crystalized ginger, lime cordial, tarragon, marigold blossom, and sugar snap pea with a velvety, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and an effortless, interesting, easy pear and lemon seltzer finish. A mellow, refreshing Moscow mule with wide appeal.
85 points $14.99
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Tres Agaves Margarita Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
85 points
$34.99
Tres Agaves
Margarita Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
Straw color. Aromas of cedar, ginger, glazed carrots, popcorn, and horseradish with a satiny, crisp, moderately sweet medium body and an effortless, elegant, medium-length vanilla-sandalwood, lime cordial, water chestnuts, and agave nectar finish. A woody, funky RTD that will be a distinctive on-the-go beverage for aged spirits drinkers.
85 points $34.99
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Pepito Rosada Sangria Low-Calorie Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
84 points
Pepito
Rosada Sangria Low-Calorie Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
Pale pink color. Candied aromas of tropical fruit salad and candied strawberry with a vibrant, very sweet light body and a smooth, medium-length berries in cream, raspberry cupcake, and lime candies finish. A fun rose sangria that will be a great al fresco refresher.
84 points
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Pepito Blanca Sangria Low-Calorie Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
84 points
Pepito
Blanca Sangria Low-Calorie Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
Straw color. Fruity aromas of ginger-lime, pineapple, and elderflower syrup with a round, crisp, very sweet light body and a sleek, brisk lemon lime soda, hint of coconut, and pear finish. A citrusy sangria that offers a fun tipple to serve with fresh fruit slices.
84 points
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Beatbox Fruit Punch Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
84 points
$4.99
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Beatbox
Fruit Punch Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
Brilliant crimson red color. Aromas and flavors of fruit punch, cherry snocone, and amaretto with a round, vibrant, very sweet medium body and a smooth, medium-length finish. A fun and fruity Mai Tai-like cocktail for summer sipping poolside.
84 points $4.99 Best Buy
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Beatbox Pink Lemonade Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
84 points
$4.99
Best Buy
Beatbox
Pink Lemonade Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
Pale hazy pink color. Aroma of pink lemonade with a satiny, vibrant, sweet light-to-medium body and an effortless, carefree finish. A true-to-life pink lemonade cocktail with wide appeal.
84 points $4.99 Best Buy
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Beatbox Fresh Watermelon Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
84 points
$4.99
Best Buy
Beatbox
Fresh Watermelon Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
Pale pink color. Candied aromas and flavors of strawberry and watermelon candies, sweet cream, vanilla, and sliced cucumber with a supple, bright, very sweet light body and a seamless, brisk finish. A sweet and uncomplicated ready-to-drink cocktail with fun fruit flavors.
84 points $4.99 Best Buy
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Blue Marble Cocktails Bloody Mary Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
83 points
$3.99
Best Buy
Blue Marble Cocktails
Bloody Mary Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
Dark reddish brown color. Aromas of canned tomato juice, lemon wheel, bell pepper, and overripe papaya with an oily, crisp, off-dry medium-to-full body and a hot, atypical, medium-long bbq sweet potato chip, overripe pineapple, pickled ginger and wasabi, and ink finish. A somewhat fruity Bloody Mary for brunch on the fly.
83 points $3.99 Best Buy
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Beatbox Blue Razzberry Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
83 points
$4.99
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Beatbox
Blue Razzberry Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
Turquoise color. Aromas and flavors of blue raspberry candy and powdered sugar with a syrupy, cloying light-to-medium body and a smooth, rapid finish. A candied, very sweet RTD for your inner child’s palate.
83 points $4.99 Best Buy
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Eastside Distilling Portland Mule Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
83 points
$14.95
Eastside Distilling
Portland Mule Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
Clear color. Savory aromas of pickled ginger, black licorice, and pineapple salsa with a supple, crisp, fruity sweet light body and a tingling, brisk citrus marinade finish. A funky, gingery RTD to bring to your neighborhood BYOB sushi spot; serve well chilled.
83 points $14.95
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Candid Cocktails Vodka with Elderflower, Cucumber, Mint and Lime Juice Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
83 points
$17.99
Candid Cocktails
Vodka with Elderflower, Cucumber, Mint and Lime Juice Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
Golden green color. Aroma of coconut flake with a velvety, bright, fruity sweet medium body and a silky, breezy sweet and sour mix, peppermint, and sugarcane finish. A solid, easy-drinking botanical sipper.
83 points $17.99
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Blue Marble Cocktails Moscow Mule Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
81 points
$3.99
Blue Marble Cocktails
Moscow Mule Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
Pale silvery golden green color. Aromas of lemon-lime soda with a lean, crisp, sweet light body and a tingling, brisk pickled ginger, water chestnuts, yuzu, and sea salt finish. A super solid gingery cocktail that could work quite well with Japanese take-out or BYO.
81 points $3.99
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Drego Azul Margarita Supremo Light Low-Calorie Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
80 points
$12.99
Drego Azul
Margarita Supremo Light Low-Calorie Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
Light green color. Aromas of lime gelatin and dill with a silky, tart, cloying light-to-medium body and a tingling, swift sour apple candies, powdered sugar, and lime zest finish. A candied lime RTD for sweet tooths.
80 points $12.99
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