Ready-to-drink cocktails, recipes and pairings to savour spring together

The social calendar is filling up: we’re heading out (or inviting people over!) to enjoy the increasingly long days. For those who prefer fruity flavours over fermented grapes, ready-to-drinks are a must—a turnkey solution for celebrating under the sun.

Looking for something a little different? Creative multi-hyphenate and celebrator of togetherness, Zac Courchesne knows how to transform any idea into a gathering. We naturally asked him: what would you do with cocktails featuring reinvented flavours like a strawberry cosmo or a blackberry mojito?

A platter of nachos, mango salsa, appetizers, and the ClawTail Mango Margarita. Menu-wise, it’s quick to prepare and easy to snack on between turns ; cocktail-wise, everything is already set for the evening.

The fruity and perfectly tangy notes of the margarita elevate the freshness of the salsa and the crunch of the tortilla chips for a winning combination.

If we can transform a classic mojito, why not our wardrobe? The idea is simple but brilliant: wear white T-shirts, apply a beautiful colour to bare arms (like a deep blackberry purple!), then share a big hug with your partner or bestie.

To accompany this, Zac suggests a snack platter of berries and dark chocolate, whose richness balances out the acidity of the fruit. Enjoy it all with the ClawTail Blackberry Mojito. Inspired, inspiring, and de-li-cious.

Laughter, atmosphere, and golden light: head to the balcony or the backyard for an apéro with neighbours or friends. Zac sets a pretty table without any fuss, because the goal here is quality time with the gang.

With the ClawTail Tropical Mai Tai, he serves a creamy burrata with peach slices, a beautiful salad, guacamole, and crackers. The cocktail’s generous tropical notes perfectly complement the velvety burrata and the freshness of the salad. It feels almost like being on vacation!

For rainy or quieter nights, mix classic and reinvented treats. Popcorn, candy, and fresh strawberries: a great trio to serve with the ClawTail Strawberry Cosmo, a vodka-based cocktail with sweet and fruity notes.

It naturally complements the saltiness of the popcorn and the flavour of the strawberries. All that’s left is to curl up and enjoy the movie.

Within the ready-to-drink family, cocktails and seltzers play two different roles. ClawTails offer a richer and more aromatic profile, with bold tastes and gentle effervescence. They are inspired by classics like Cosmos and Mai Tais, made with real fruit juice On the other hand, seltzers are all about lightness.

They are very bubbly and offer a subdued, thirst-quenching freshness. They are excellent when you want something simple and versatile, as you can enjoy them as is or use them to create various cocktail recipes.

• Seltzer + fruit juice + mint or cucumber
• Raspberry Seltzer + gin + lime slice
• Peach Seltzer + vodka + lemon juice + fresh mint