'CAN' You Believe These 8 Summer Drinks Come From A Tin

Taking the ‘Gin in a Tin’ trend and elevating it to a new level, 2020 has seen an influx in creatively-crafted canned cocktails and tinned vinos and we are 100% here for it. Perfect for socially-distanced picnics in the park and garden BBQ’s we are swapping our traditional bottles for the hard-metal stuff. Not only does this allow for easy transportation these delicious canned drinks allow you to experiment and sample a wide range of different flavour combinations and innovative products without having to invest in a large quantity. And let's face it, 2020 has been hard enough as it is, so these wonderful brands have done all the hard work for you - no longer do you have to hoard multiple spirits and mixers and shake up your own delights you can now just grab a can (PSA: do not actually shake cans) and enjoy. Here are 8 of our favourites.

WKD

WKD MXD

Out of all the canned cocktails currently out there, this is the one that excited us the most, so we had to start with it. Bringing back nostalgic memories (which we won’t go into - trust me, it’s messy) WKD has played a part in most of the 90’s kids ‘prinks’ as WKD portmanteau’s to the better-known pre-drinks (although they should probably just stick to blending drinks not words). MXD by WKD(£1.50, Sainsbury’s) is a pre-made cocktail that has been made to shake up the drink's world with their modern flavours and unique spirit pairings including Raspberry Rhubarb and Vodka, Apple, Elderflower and Gin and Peach, Passionfruit and Rum. Most brands are currently only experimenting with one spirit - but WKD want to mix it up and offer something for everyone - from their pre-purchased party pals to the new kids on the block and to our surprise they have nailed each one. Punchy, flavourful and nothing like the blue liquid you probably re-saw at the end of the night. 

VIN CROWD

VIN CROWD

This brand-new drink for 2020 includes a delicious selection of vegan fruity spritzes that are a delicate cross-over between a sweet light wine and a fragrant gin and are best served chilled, with fruit and over ice - but are perfect straight out the can. Coming in three juicy flavours including our favourite - The Botanical Spritz (£2.25 Co-op) which has notes of raspberries and juniper and is reminiscent of our favourite gin crossed with the sweet scent of summer and makes for the perfect warm-evening drink. Other flavours include their Pink Spritz made with strawberry and raspberry and a White Spritz made with peaches and pears. We guarantee you will sip and enjoy each flavour of this must-watch brand.

Funkin

Funkin - Peach Bellini Sparkling Cocktail

Launching at the end of July, the sparkling Peach Bellini (£2.00, Sainsbury’s) joined the Funkin family and was welcomed with open arms. Known as one of the UK’s favourite cocktails, Funkin has created a bar-quality, deliciously refreshing cocktail in a convenient, ready-to-drink format that we just had to include. Made using a crisp white wine and vibrant peach juice this expertly crafted cocktail serves up on both flavour and bubbly experience. Best served in a flute glass or enjoyed straight from the can, this sparkling creation is a must-add to any summer (drink safe) activity.

Goslings

Goslings - Dark ‘n’ Stormy

Utilising the rich deep flavour of Goslings Dark Seal Rum, Goslings has created this trademarked cocktail that combines the perfect mix of heat and spice from their infamous rum and pairing it with their Goslings Stormy Ginger Beer. Dubbed as Bermuda’s national cocktail, this Dark ‘n’ Stormy (£2.25, Waitrose) has got us passing up on the fruity options and opting for the flavour explosion that builds at the back of your tongue for a true delightful drinking experience. They say to add lime - but we enjoyed it just as much without. So… cut the faffing about out - and just drink as is. Delicious. Dark and Dangerous - in all the right ways.

HUN

HUN

New brand HUN claim to love wine as much as we do; we may not agree with that, but what we do agree with, is that they know how to create a great wine in a can, perfect for all you summer sipping needs. Shaking up the bottled market they have created three premium products from the renowned Stellenbosch region in South Africa and have drawn on the experience and knowledge of millennial wine drinkers to create a product for the millennial wine drinker. Each can is not only vegan but also fair-trade and the can offers an infinite recycling solution for the eco-conscious drinker. Coming in three choices (from £2.00, Tesco) that includes a Rosé, pale in colour but punchy in flavour, a Sauvignon Blanc thats dry and delightful and our favourite Sparkling Rosé that adds the subtle bubbles you need for a good time, any time.

MINIVINO

MINIVINO

Speaking about wines in a can, we also had to include this incredible range from MINIVINO who are the wine brand that loves to go places. their convenient single-serve wines are bursting with fruity flavours and are delightfully juicy. We love their Rosé Fizz (£2.50, Sainsbury’s) can (also comes in a White Fizz can) for the refreshing, light and bubbly taste that is perfect for on-the-go. The rest of their range comes in adorably small on-the-go plastic wine glasses (Crisp Chardonnay, a Refreshing Rosé and a Mouth-Watering Merlot) that are as aesthetically pleasing as they are pleasurable. But the taste of this light mouth-feel canned wine that has a fresh lively character with notes of apple and strawberry stole our hearts.

Niche Cocktails

Niche Cocktails - Blood Orange Old Fashioned

Niche Cocktails are the masters of mixology and are committed to creating infamous classic cocktails with a Niche twist. Each can is hand-crafted in Suffolk using only natural ingredients and come in both all time long favourites and their unique shorts. These cans may be small in size but are large in flavour and this Blood Orange Old Fashioned, made using a blend of sun-kissed Italian blood oranges, a warming bourbon whisky and finished with bitters is a delicious take on the classic short. Pitched as the ideal nightcap, this spicy fruit fusion is also great for summer days. Available in packs of 6 (£24, Niche Cocktails) , 12 or 24 you can get your niche fix in a few easy clicks.

Didsbury Gin

Didsbury Gin - G&T RTD Range

One of our favourite gin brands - Manchester born, Didsbury (check out an easy no-bake gin cheesecake recipe made using this delightful tipple here) have created a brand new range of ready-to-drink gin cocktails. Working on elevating the normal G+T they are so famous for, Didsbury have added a even bigger selection of natural ingredients to create a range perfect for the summer. Coming in four flavours (Packs of 4 from £9.95, Didsbury Gin) with our favourite choice - Tutti Frutti which takes you back to your childhood with that sweet shops scent and flavour that is delightfully fragrant and lasting with a tongue-tantalising tingle to finish. Other flavours hail from Raspberry and Elderflower, Blood Orange and Ginger and Strawberry and Sicilian Lemon, each one sweet yet zesty with a real focus on flavour and a true customer experience.