I love a good cocktailand I’m not just talking about regular mixed drinks.

Chances are you’ve noticed that canned cocktails are everywhere.

So I called four friends and invited them over for a tasting party.

a photo of 30 different canned cocktails on a designed pink and yellow background

Photo: Samantha Boesch. Design: Eat This, Not That!

I’ll admit that as the night went on, the notes got a bit…foggier.

In fact, the results were pretty much unanimous!

Best Low-ABV Cocktail: Surfside Vodka Cocktails

First up wasSurfside Cocktails from Stateside Vodka.

two cans of surfside cocktails

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Much like their names, the differences between them are almost too slight to notice.

I was surprised by how much I enjoyed these.

In fact, give me as much of the bitter booziness as possible, just.

pouring a canned negroni into a glass

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Only a few of us tried theTip Top Negronibecause not everyone is a fan of the gin/vermouth/bitters combo.

It’s flavorful and still maintains its booziness, something I’m always wary of with canned drinks.

The coconut is strong with this one, and there’s just no escaping it.

hands holding a can of Mother’s Milk cocktail and a glass underneath

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Everyone loved iteven me.

We truly had no notes with this one.

It was sweet but nottoosweet, well-balanced, and had just the right amount of fizz.

two cans of Cutwater cocktails on a white background

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Regardless, we all agreed that this is a great can to have on hand.

TheGolden Espresso Martiniis milky and creamy, and it smells just like a vanilla iced latte.

To quote one of my friends, “It’s definitely giving Bailey’s.”

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TheDouble Espresso Martiniwas unlike any martini I’ve ever had.

I’ve only had sweet espresso martinis, but this one isn’t sweet at all.

In fact, it tastes just like a black iced coffee or cold brew.

two cans of Tribini espresso martinis

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If you like your iced coffee unsweetened, this is the drink for you.

I usually prefer something on the boozier, smoother side.

It’s not too strong, but you still get tasty hints of the flavors, especially the pear.

can of Two Chicks cocktail and a glass

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Of course, everyone has different taste preferences, so we’re not here to hate on any brands.

But among our group of four cocktail tasters, only the ones above were clear and unanimous winners.

Here’s a complete list of all 30 canned cocktails we sampled.

three cans of Post Meridiem cocktails on a white background

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holding a canned cocktail

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