Best RTDs for summer
Light, cold and not too sweet: the cans worth putting in the chilly bin this summer.
In short
- Lemon and lime for the hottest days.
- A G&T in a can for gin drinkers.
- A margarita for something with a kick.
Our top three this summer
Best lemon and lime
Brookvale Lemon Lime 6x330C
Crisp and not too sweet.
Best G&T in a can
A proper G&T, ready to pour.
Best margarita
Lime and a little chilli.
Best lemon and lime
The one to keep stocked all summer.
Light and refreshing, with real citrus.
- Flavour
- Lemon and lime
- Good with
- A hot afternoon
- Per drink
- About $3.00
Best G&T in a can
Gin, tonic and lemon, done for you.
Pour it over ice and add a slice of lemon.
- Flavour
- G&T with lemon
- Good with
- A glass of ice
- Per drink
- About $2.50
Best margarita
A cocktail with no shaker.
Tequila, lime and a gentle chilli heat.
- Flavour
- Chilli and lime
- Good with
- Tacos
- Per drink
- About $4.00
Best fruit flavour
Mango, light and juicy.
Juicy mango that stays light and easy.
- Flavour
- Mango
- Good with
- The beach
- Per drink
- About $3.75
Quick answers
What are the best RTDs for summer?
Light, citrus and not too sweet: lemon and lime, a G&T in a can or a margarita.
Are RTDs strong?
Most are 4% to 7%. Check the can, because a 7% goes down quicker than you expect.
Should I pour RTDs over ice?
A glass of ice keeps them colder and makes them feel like a proper drink.
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