Australian canned cocktails taste test: from grownup drinks to ‘a hen party in a can’

There’s a canned cocktail out there to suit most palates. After tasting their way through 22 options, Samantha Payne and her panel pick their top shelfIf you value our independent journalism, we hope you’ll consider supporting us todayCanned cocktails were once a single shelf in the bottle shop – at most. Now the category has expanded into whole fridges of options. We tasted our way through 22 Australian-made canned cocktails, and learned that the diversity, even for a group of sommeliers, hospo workers and friends who love a cheeky canned bevvy, is overwhelming. That makes this a really exciting choose-your-own-adventure category of drinks. You want something sessionable (that’s insider slang for a drink you can enjoy more than one of in a row) without reaching for a beer? Can’t be bothered to make your own cocktails? Crave something savoury? There’s a canned cocktail out there that fits the bill.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading...