Ready-to-Drink Cocktail Shots are a Thing. Check Out Liqs. -

These cocktail shots are picnic or party ready

Sometimes when a publicist reaches out to me with the “next big thing,” I get that itch of wariness in the back of my brain. But my FOMO always gets the best of me and I usually try whatever they’re pushing. In this case, it was worth it! LIQS, a line of premixed cocktail shots are surprisingly good for cocktails shipped to me via UPS. In fact, they’re better than a lot of drinks I’ve ordered in a bar.

How do they do it? I have no idea! But part of the secret is the fact that they use real, natural ingredients. Credit certainly goes to the mixologist who formulated the shots. The flavors are balanced, the drinks relatively low in sugar. They’re also perfectly portioned with the essence of a great cocktail served up in a simple shot. Those watching their figure will be grateful for the portion control. Four out of the five flavors come in servings of 90 calories or less.

The flavors

The ready-to-drink cocktail shots come in Vodka Lemondrop, Whiskey Fireshot, Tequila-Cinnamon-Orange, Vodka Kamakaze, and Vodka-Lychee-Grapefruit. My favorites were the Kamakaze and Tequila-Cinnamon-Orange–I don’t think you could get more aphrodisiac than this one. (I will say that I didn’t try Whiskey Fireshot… and I’m ok with that.)

These drinks really represent low-stress entertaining. That, “Want to come in for a drink?” after a date becomes far less complicated when you can just pop a couple cute cups of aphrodisiac elixirs from the fridge. They also travel well for a picnic or a concert. And cancel that bartender for your next party. You can just pass trays of icy LIQS. They’re really good enough to impress your friends. In fact, our team liked them so much that one of our editors wants to keep a carry case of them in the trunk of her car for cocktail emergencies. Now that’s love.