Lazy bartending has gone mainstream as canned spirits and 'mix-it-yourself' kits disrupt bars

Ready-to-drink cocktails continue to surge in popularity, both in the US and worldwide.

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• Americans are visiting bars less often and spending more when they do, due to rising costs.
• That leaves plenty of room for products that promise bar-quality results at home.
• As a result, ready-to-drink cocktails and mix-it-yourself kits are surging in popularity.

If you can crack a can or pour from a jar, you're halfway to a cocktail.

Across the drinks industry...