Ready To Drink — Premium Cocktails & Spritzes, Ready When You Are
The world of Ready To Drink has come a long way from the sugary pre-mixed spirits of the past. Today's finest RTD cocktails and spritzes are crafted by expert mixologists, barrel-aged by passionate producers, and made with the same premium ingredients and attention to detail that you’d find in the best cocktail bars — the only difference is that all the work has already been done for you. At Wine Sellers Direct, our RTD range spans the full spectrum of the category: from barrel-aged Negronis and Old Fashioneds of genuine craft and complexity, to elegant Italian-style Prosecco spritzes perfect for warm-weather entertaining, to vibrant Bellinis and aperitivo spritzes that bring the spirit of the Italian aperitivo hour to any occasion.
Why RTD Has Changed
The RTD category has undergone a genuine revolution in recent years, driven by a new generation of producers who have brought the same craft, quality, and creativity to pre-mixed drinks that the craft beer and artisan spirits movements brought to their respective categories. The best RTD cocktails today are made with premium base spirits, real fruit juices and natural flavours, and in some cases — like the extraordinary barrel-aged cocktails of Melbourne’s 924 Cocktail Co — the kind of patient oak maturation that was previously the exclusive domain of fine whisky and rum. The result is a category that offers genuine quality, consistent flavour, and the ultimate convenience: simply chill, pour, and enjoy.
What’s in Our RTD Range
Barrel-Aged Cocktails — For those who want the full craft cocktail experience without the mixing, the barrel-aged expressions from The 924 Cocktail Co are in a class of their own. The Melbourne distillery’s Barrel-Aged Negroni (Campari, award-winning Original Spirit Co. gin, citrus vermouth, aged in Adelaide Hills French oak) and Barrel-Aged Old Fashioned (bourbon, Angostura bitters, muscovado, aged in French oak) are cocktails of genuine depth, complexity, and sophistication — the result of at least two months of barrel ageing that integrates and harmonises the components in a way that no amount of stirring or shaking can replicate. Simply pour over a large ice cube and garnish.
Italian-Style Spritzes — The spritz is one of the world’s great aperitivo drinks — light, refreshing, effervescent, and endlessly versatile. Our spritz range draws on some of Australia’s finest Prosecco producers and the vibrant flavours of the Italian aperitivo tradition. Zonzo Estate from the Yarra Valley offers the Zoncello Limoncello Spritz (available in both 750mL bottle and convenient 200mL can), the Bellina Bellini di Cristina (ripe peach nectar and Prosecco, a tribute to the classic Venetian aperitif), and the Roro Aperitivo Spritz (inspired by the great Italian aperitifs, red-hued with bright citrus and caramel). De Bortoli brings the King Valley Prosecco expertise to a range of spritzes including Limoncello Spritz, Lemon & Lime Spritz, and Sangria Spritz. Lemsecco Spritz combines real lemons with Prosecco for a floral, refreshing citrus experience. Meditrina’s Lucky Lips Strawberries & Cream Spritz brings a delicate, pale pink elegance to the category.
How to Enjoy Our RTD Range
Spritzes and Prosecco-based RTDs are best served well chilled at 6–8°C — pour into a large wine glass over ice and garnish with a slice of lemon, a sprig of mint, or a fresh strawberry depending on the style. The 924 Cocktail Co barrel-aged cocktails are best served over a single large ice cube in a crystal rocks glass — the Negroni with an orange twist, the Old Fashioned with an orange twist and a Luxardo cherry. All RTDs are perfect for entertaining, picnics, and any occasion where the convenience of a premium pre-mixed drink is exactly what’s called for.
Explore our full Ready To Drink range below and discover why the best RTD cocktails and spritzes are no longer a compromise — they’re a genuinely premium drinking experience in their own right.
