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3 Reasons to Try Bottled Cocktails
Pre-blended cocktails in a bottle are becoming increasingly popular. Read why you may want to give them a try — and what to look for in a bottled cocktail.
Mar. 7, 2023
No matter your favorite drink, you can probably find it pre-mixed for you right now. Instead of having to order it at a bar, or having all the ingredients and know-how to make it at home, you can just pick a pre-made variety up at the store.
There are gin and tonics in single serving cans. Batches of fully prepped hurricanes in large bottles. Even lemon drop shots in individual shot glasses.
As with Any Drink, Quality Ingredients Matter
Ready to drink cocktails are everywhere, and for good reason. But just because they’re out there, doesn’t mean they’re all good. Some companies may not have the balance just right. Some may take advantage of the pre-mixed concoction to introduce additives. Plus, a mixed drink is only as good as its ingredients.
That’s why with the new GREY GOOSE® Classic Martini Cocktail in a Bottle we took great care to hold all our ingredients up to our exceedingly high standards — the same principles that guide how we create our vodka. We bottled up the perfect martini cocktail made with Grey Goose Vodka, French vermouth, and dashes of orange bitters, for a smooth, well-balanced taste.
If you can find a ready-made cocktail that still places a high priority on quality ingredients, then there are many reasons you might want to try it. Here are three of them.
1. Cocktails in a Bottle Are Convenient
Sometimes you feel like making a shopping list, buying all the necessary ingredients, measuring them out and mixing them together — and sometimes you don’t. When you buy a pre-made cocktail, the hard work has already been done for you. As with other batch cocktails, it’s easy to transport to a party or on vacation.
2. Cocktails in a Bottle Are Balanced
When you buy a ready to serve cocktail, you know that someone else has already figured out the proportions for you. Our Classic Martini Cocktails feature a dry, palate-pleasing vodka to vermouth ratio, so you know what you’re getting every single time. Combined with the orange bitters, this cocktail in a bottle is perfectly balanced each time you pour it.
3. Cocktails in a Bottle Are Customizable
While cocktails in a bottle are pre-made, that doesn’t mean they’re cookie cutter. Some were designed to be tailored to your taste. For instance, our Classic Martini Cocktail in a Bottle is ready to serve the way you like, whether that’s shaken, stirred, dirty or more. And then there are some extra finishing touches you can put on a drink to elevate it, like adding a garnish, such as a lemon twist, a couple olives, a cornichon or more.
These are just three reasons why you may want to try a ready to serve bottle of your favorite cocktail. And of course, one large reason is just to be able to branch out and try something new. You could start out with the Classic Martini Cocktail in a Bottle, or explore our vodka martini cocktail recipe collection to make it yourself. Have fun experimenting.