Premixed drinks, often called RTDs (ready-to-drink), are typically made as convenient single-serve beverages. Premixed cocktails, on the other hand, often feature a higher ABV and are commonly packaged for multiple serves, making them ideal for sharing or entertaining. That said, there are plenty of single serve pre made cocktails available as well - perfect for enjoying a quick cocktail at home or gifting to cocktail lovers.

Not always. Most premixed cocktails can simply be poured and enjoyed. However, if your cocktail is best served with a crema or foam - like an Espresso Martini - shaking it with ice in a cocktail shaker can help create that smooth, creamy foam top. If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, a jar or protein shaker works as well. Add ice, shake well, then strain the cocktail into your glass to achieve a nice crema. Just remember: never shake cocktails that contain carbonation. Think about what happens when you shake a soft drink can.