Your Ultimate Summer Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Guide
Chilled, Chic & Ready to Pour
Dezemba and January in South Africa is a season of movement — road trips, picnics, long beach days, and slow afternoons in the bush. And while the destination is always exciting, the journey is even better with the right drink in hand. The Hello Lifestyle Magazine team spent the season tasting our way through the country’s best ready-to-drink cocktails, and refreshing serves. Portable, delicious, and designed for adventure, these are the RTDs we’ll be packing into every cooler box this summer.
Patch – Bartender-Crafted Cocktails, Now in a Can
Patch is shaking up the South African RTD scene with the country’s first bar-strength cocktail in a can, offering premium, bartender-level flavour in a sleek, modern design. Developed by Spearhead Spirits — the team behind Vusa Vodka, Bayab Gin and more — Patch is made for stylish drinkers who want quality on the go. Each can features a proper cocktail recipe, balanced beautifully with high-quality ingredients. Exclusively available at Checkers LiquorShops nationwide, it’s our top pick for sundowners on the beach, boat trips, and festive gatherings with friends.
The Mimosa – Sparkling Brunch Energy in a Can
The House of BNG’s latest release, The Mimosa, brings brunch glamour straight to your cooler box. Presented in a chic 250ml can, this bubbly-and-orange fusion is crafted with Cape Wine Master Jeff Grier and captures the joy of morning celebrations. Expect crisp Stellenbosch grapes, zesty citrus, and that signature BNG sparkle. Whether enjoyed poolside, at a picnic, or on a rooftop, The Mimosa is the easiest way to elevate any holiday moment.
High Ball – A Whisky Highball That Tells a Story
Inspired by South Africa’s 2019 Rugby World Cup victory — and the whisky highballs enjoyed in Japan, High Ball delivers smooth whisky and ginger ale in a refreshing, ready-to-drink serve. It’s crisp, balanced, and ideal for those golden-hour moments around the braai. Best served chilled, directly from the can this is the drink for holidaymakers who appreciate a touch of nostalgia with their sundowner.
Red Bull White Peach – Limited Edition Summer Mixer
This season’s must-try mixer is the Red Bull Summer Edition White Peach, packed with juicy, bright peach notes and the same functional energy boost the brand is known for. It’s perfect on its own or mixed into a light summer cocktail.
White Peach Sundowner Cocktail
Pour 50ml of premium Vodka or Gin in a tall glass, over ice, top with Red Bull Summer Edition White Peach, add lime and a few peach slices. Refreshing, crisp, and made for summer sunsets.
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