Drinks
North Carolina's New Rules for Canned Cocktails, Explained
North Carolina's Session Law 2024-41 creates a new category for spirit-based premixed cocktails, allowing them to be sold in grocery and convenience stores for the first time. These ready-to-drink beverages must be 13% ABV or less and in single-serving containers of 24 oz or less.
Julian Vance·June 7, 2026