RTD Spirits

The ready-to-drink category has evolved far beyond basic mixers. Our RTD portfolio features craft producers using real spirits and quality ingredients to create cocktails that are genuinely worth drinking, from spirit-based seltzers to canned espresso martinis and classic cocktail formats. Convenience doesn't have to mean compromise.

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How to buy in North Carolina: ABC-listed spirits can be ordered through your local ABC store. Special-order products are marked on their detail pages. Restaurants and bars: use Request for my venue on any product. Distilleries seeking representation: contact us.

Dry Fly Distilling

Azi Sazi RTD Cocktail 4Pk bottle

Azi Sazi RTD Cocktail 4Pk

Unaged and refreshingly light at 24 proof, a silky texture unfolds with bright bergamot, damp chamomile, and lemon verbena, leaving a crisp, dry finish with lingering crushed green cardamom.

12% ABVNC 52560

Sandbagger Holdings USA

Sandbagger Boysenberry 4Pk bottle

Sandbagger Boysenberry 4Pk

A vibrant boysenberry spirit with an exquisite balance of juicy blackberry and bright raspberry floral notes. It delivers a uniquely tart berry profile, culminating in an impeccably clean, crisp finish.

Sandbagger Holdings USA

Sandbagger Gin Variety 8Pk bottle

Sandbagger Gin Variety 8Pk

A vibrant array of authentic gin seltzers, revealing crisp juniper, zesty citrus, rare cloudberry, and lush boysenberry. Each sip culminates in a clean, refreshing finish.

Sandbagger Holdings USA

Sandbagger Lemon Lime 4Pk bottle

Sandbagger Lemon Lime 4Pk

A vibrant, effervescent spirit seltzer, artfully infused with natural lemon and sharp lime zest. Exceptionally clean and low-sugar, it delivers a crisp, invigorating, and perfectly balanced finish.

Sandbagger Holdings USA

Sandbagger Transfusion 4Pk bottle

Sandbagger Transfusion 4Pk

A vibrant fusion of luscious grape and vivacious ginger ale. This effervescent blend delivers a perfectly balanced sweetness with a crisp, exhilarating finish.

Social Hour Cocktails

Social Hour Cocktails Bourbon Whiskey Mule 4Pk bottle

Social Hour Cocktails Bourbon Whiskey Mule 4Pk

Bright and unaged, this ultra-low twenty-one proof bourbon offers a crisp texture defined by sweet caramel corn and subtle baking spice, culminating in a feather-light, clean finish.

10.5% ABVNC 52760

Social Hour Cocktails

Social Hour Cocktails Cucumber Matcha Mojito 4Pk

Vibrant, unaged clarity defines this bold, twenty-three proof spirit. Aromas of tart hibiscus lead to bitter orange peel on the palate, concluding with a textured, dry gentian finish that belies its low-alcohol strength.

11.5% ABVNC 52761

Social Hour Cocktails

Social Hour Cocktails Mango Passionfruit Marg. 4Pk

Whispering with an unaged, low-proof delicacy, this crisp pour releases aromas of cucumber peel and elderflower. Bright lemongrass defines the featherweight texture, culminating in a clean, mineral-driven finish.

11.5% ABVNC 52762

Social Hour Cocktails

Social Hour Cocktails Navy Strength Gin&Tonic 4Pk

Bursting with unaged vitality, a remarkably bold punch of cardamom and bright citrus peel defies the light 23 proof. Lavender oils coat the palate, leaving a crisp, herbaceous, and aromatic finish.

11.5% ABVNC 52763

Social Hour Cocktails

Social Hour Cocktails Passion Pacific Spritz 4Pk

Vibrant complexity defines an unaged, low-proof infusion bursting with elderflower and bitter grapefruit zest, coating the palate in a velvety texture that yields to a clean finish of white tea.

10.5% ABVNC 52764

Social Hour Cocktails

Social Hour Cocktails Pink Peppercorn Paloma 4Pk

Vibrant and unaged, this low-proof spirit bursts with tart rhubarb and zesty blood orange. A silken texture yields to a crisp, elderflower-kissed finish, delivering intense flavor clarity without alcoholic heat.

11.2% ABVNC 52765

Social Hour Cocktails

Social Hour Cocktails Yuzu Sunset Fizz 4Pk

Unaged and bottled at an ultra-light proof, vibrant lemongrass and tart green apple define the palate. A flinty, wet-stone minerality shapes the crisp texture, leaving a clean, delicate finish.

11.3% ABVNC 52766

The Copper Can Blackberry Mule 4Pk

Vibrant blackberry meets zesty lime and a fiery ginger spice, built on a robust vodka foundation. This crisp, deeply flavored creation offers an utterly refreshing, clean finish.

10% ABVNC 51784

The Copper Can Moscow Mule 4Pk

A vibrant blend of high-quality vodka and fiery natural ginger. Bright, zesty notes of fresh-squeezed lime lead to an exceptionally crisp and exhilarating finish. The pinnacle of refreshment, perfectly balanced and ready to pour.

10% ABVNC 51785

COOP Beverage Works

Welch's Cocktail Collection Variety 8Pk

A vibrant collection of crisp, ready-to-enjoy cocktails. Bright, authentic fruit essences mingle seamlessly with a clean vodka base, delivering a refreshing and perfectly balanced finish, ideal for sophisticated enjoyment.

COOP Beverage Works

Welch's Vodka Cranberry 4Pk

A vibrant blend, delivering a sharp, sweet-tart profile with a clean citrus aroma. This refreshing vodka cranberry offers a crisp, invigorating finish, perfect for any occasion.

COOP Beverage Works

Welch's Vodka Spritz Citrus Splash 4Pk

Sun-ripened citrus zest awakens the senses, carried on a wave of crisp effervescence. This vibrant spritz offers a bright, clean palate and an exceptionally refreshing finish that invigorates.

5.9% ABVNC 17578

COOP Beverage Works

Welch's Vodka Transfusion

Delivering an ultra-low proof character, this unaged vodka offers delicate aromas of sweet cream and lemon zest. A whisper of wet stone defines the texture, culminating in a crisp, whisper-light finish.

5.9% ABVNC 52523

COOP Beverage Works

Welch's Vodka Transfusion 4Pk

A vibrant fusion of sun-ripened Concord grape and clean vodka. An effervescent ginger current and a hint of warming spice lead to a perfectly balanced, exceptionally crisp finish.

oo-Lah Cocktails

oo-Lah Cocktails Big O 4Pk

Bright gentian root and candied grapefruit peel define an unaged, ultra-low proof body. Crisp and silky across the palate, it finishes with vibrant lemongrass and a lingering herbal bitterness.

oo-Lah Cocktails

oo-Lah Cocktails Island Girl 4Pk

Featherlight at an unaged ten proof, bright aromas of lemongrass and crisp green apple open into a delicate mineral texture. Wet river stone and Meyer lemon define the brisk finish.

oo-Lah Cocktails

oo-Lah Cocktails Prickly Pear Margarita 4Pk

Unaged purity meets an ultra-light ten-proof profile, releasing ethereal aromas of elderflower and crisp Asian pear. A whisper of lemongrass graces the silk-soft palate before vanishing into a clean, mineral-tinged finish.

oo-Lah Cocktails

oo-Lah Cocktails Spicy Margarita 4Pk

Crisp green pear and fragrant lemon verbena open with airy lightness, leading into a silky palate laced with white tea. Its unaged, gentle ten-proof character leaves a clean, subtly floral finish.

oo-Lah Cocktails

oo-Lah Cocktails Variety Pack 8Pk

Crisp Asian pear and crushed lemongrass define an airy palate. Driven by an ethereal ten-proof lightness, fresh unaged notes finish briskly with a whisper of sencha green tea.

Articles about RTD

Guides, reviews and news on ready-to-drink cocktails from the Dorado Rock team: tasting notes, NC availability, and how to order.

Frequently Asked Questions About RTD

What are RTD cocktails?

RTD (ready-to-drink) cocktails are pre-mixed, pre-packaged drinks made with real spirits. Unlike malt-based alternatives, spirit-based RTDs use actual distilled spirits as their base, delivering authentic cocktail flavor in a convenient format.

Are RTD cocktails available at NC ABC stores?

Spirit-based RTD products are available through NC ABC stores. Malt-based products are sold in grocery and convenience stores. Dorado Rock represents spirit-based RTD producers available through the ABC system.

How to Order RTD in North Carolina

All spirits listed are available through the NC ABC system. To order, visit your local ABC store and ask about special orders, or contact Dorado Rock LLC for assistance with product availability and placement.

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