There’s nothing like a well-made cocktail to celebrate the end of the week or to impress guests at a garden party. But whether you’re simply enjoying a tipple on your own or want your gathering to go off with a bang, there’s no denying that cocktails can be a little fiddly to make from scratch.
Cue the best premixed cocktails you can order online for no-fuss formulas that will give you instant satisfaction. Gone are the days when premixed drinks were written off as undesirable sugar-addled fare… In their place? Artisanal creations often crafted with the input of some of the world’s best bartenders.
Not only will bottled cocktails offer easy and tasty at-home entertaining options, their portability also makes them perfect for summer picnic and balmy beach days.
From award-winning, innovative British craft blends by the likes of Tom Savano, to top takes on classics like Old Fashioned, Negroni and Pina Colada, we've rounded up the best premixed cocktails you can order online for a taste of summer in a bottle. Easy breezy entertaining, no cocktail shaker needed...
Best bottled cocktails to buy:
1. Cosmopolitan by Troo Cocktails - Premixed Cosmopolitan 500ml
Ah, you can' beat a timeless classic, and that's exactly what a Cosmopolitan is.
This fruity little number is made up of citrus-infused vodka, cranberry juice, freshly squeezed lime juice and Cointreau. And who could resist that beautiful pink hue? Looks like summer in a bottle. Dive in...
Price: £25, Amazon - buy here now
2. Fatman's Aged Negroni
Whisk of yourself off to the sparkling Italian coastline with this classic aperitif.
Crafted in small batches over several months with a base of Bombay Sapphire gin, Martini Rosso vermouth and Campari, along with a top secret blend of aromatics, it's full of flavour thanks to the ageing process.
Drink by itself of ice and a slice (of orange) or add some soda or tonic for some sparkle. Bottoms up.
Price: £35.95, Master of Malt - buy here now
3. Tom Savano English Garden Lychee Martini
For true bar-quality cocktails, you can't beat Tom Savano. Created with boutique, craft spirits using thoughtfully curated recipes, this is the gold standard of bottled cocktails.
Passionate about supposing small-batch distilleries and sustainability, it's the perfect tastes good and feel-good blend.
All the mixes are delicious, but we love the gold medal award-winning English Garden Lychee Martini for its perfect mouthwatering mix of aromatic lychee, organic English elderflower vodka and a signature blend of sweet and dry Italian vermouths for that authentic martini hit. Divine.
Price: £14, Tom Savano - buy here now
4. Tapp'd Cocktails
Tapp’d cocktails come available in bottles or cans and in a variety of delicious and classic flavours.
The cocktails couldn't be simpler to serve; simply wake the contents of the bottle, pour the liquid into a shaker with some ice giving it a good shake and enjoy.
Tapp’d Cocktails handcraft the UK’s only mixologist quality ready to drink cocktail range. The award-winning spirits taste exceptional and pour perfectly, every time.
Price: from £19.99 for a 6-pack, Tapp'd - buy here now
5. The Rested Cocktail Co Rum Old Fashioned Cocktail
This award-winning premixed cocktail certainly deserves a spot on your at-home bar cart.
Crafted using quality light, dark and aged rums, perfectly balanced with cocktail bitters, it's a short, strong cocktail but sweet and smooth, with hints of caramel, subtle oak and vanilla.
The perfect end to a long day - and a drink you can easily enjoy anywhere.
Price: £32, Amazon - buy here now
6. Tails Pornstar Martini Bottled Cocktail, 1 Litre
Grab an elegant long-stemmed cocktail glass and simply fill up with this vodka-based cocktail mixed with passionfruit, lime and some creamy notes of vanilla.
Each bottle serves up around eight drinks. The perfect serve? Shake 125ml vigorously with ice, strain into a martini glass and garnish with a lime wedge.
Price: £29, Amazon - buy here now
7. MOTH Cocktails
MOTH’s collection of bar-quality cocktails in a cans are ready-to-drink and perfect for hassle-free Christmas adventures – from house parties and dinner parties to those cosy winter nights in.
All you have to do is have the ice on standby, take a can from the fridge and serve. Choose from one of MOTH’s expertly mixed festive blends: Negroni, Old Fashioned, Espresso Martini and Margarita.
Price: £3.99, Waitrose - buy here now
8. Liquid Intellect Pina Colada Punch 50cl
Two established bartenders teamed together to create Liquid Intellect, with all its concoctions being crafted in London's Soho Cocktail Laboratory.
This fun and fruity cocktail will instantly transport you to soft, breezy Caribbean beach with BBQ backdrop vibes. Blending charred pineapple-infused Bacardi Carta Blanca and Sailor Jerry Rum at its base, as well as pineapple syrup and coconut water, it's summer-perfect Pina Colada - without the hassle.
Price: £23.45, 31 Dover- buy here now
9. Myatt's Fields Cocktails Espresso Martini Bottled Cocktail
Is it even cocktail hour if you haven't had an espresso martini? This smooth, velvety concoction will delight any guest, especially when served with three coffee beans for a flourishing finish.
The perfect blend of vodka, coffee liqueur and espresso, you'll be super-happy with this hassle-free version.
Price: £25, The Food Market - buy here now
10. Benjamin & Blum Aviation Classic Gin Cocktail 200ml
Calling all gin-lovers! This bottled cocktail was blended for you. The Aviation was created in 1916 to celebrate the early days of flight. This blend uses British craft gin, maraschino, liqueur de violette, lemon, and a few drops of fragrant white tea for a delicious version of the classic.
Perfect for three servings, simply pour chilled into a delicate stemmed glass with a squeeze of fresh lemon.
It's the ideal drop for picnics, day trips, or at-home happiness.
