Consumer Insights – RTD Premixed Spirits 2025
RTD premix long drinks remain on-trend and are driving the spirits market with double-digit growth.* Manufacturers continuously introduce new variants to serve this convenient segment of the spirits market.
In 2023, every second respondent bought more than two cans or bottles of ready-to-drink spirits per purchase. A trend toward milder base spirits was also noticeable: one in three buyers said that premixed spirits with lower alcohol content should be offered.**
- Who is already buying premixed spirits? How do premix cocktails and long drinks enter the “relevant set” of the target group?
- Which types, product categories, and flavors are preferred in RTD drinks?
- What package sizes of ready-to-drink long drinks are favored?
- Which brands of premixed drinks are known by consumers (unaided/aided)?
- Which spirit brands are bought with RTD mixed drinks? Are there primary and secondary brands?
- Where are premixed spirit products expected to be found in stores?
- How should a shelf with premixed spirits be arranged and products displayed?
- What potential do non-alcoholic spirit premixes have?
- Which other alcoholic beverages are consumed alongside?
The mafowerk Trend Evaluation Consumer Insights – RTD Premix Spirits 2025 shows the influence and effects of the three key factors “POS | Product | Consumer” and examines development potentials—currently and in comparison with 2019, 2021, and 2023—for further successful marketing of this product group.
Nuremberg/Fürth, May 2025
Image: © BrunoWeltmann Fotolia/Adobe Stock
* Source: Nielsen IQ
** Source: mafowerk Consumer und POS Insights RTD Premix-Spirituosen 2023
With the Consumer Insights – RTD Premixed Spirits 2025, mafowerk examines the purchasing and consumption behavior of RTD premixed spirits.
Release: 05/2025
Industry: Alcoholic Beverages, Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Type: Consumer Insights
Region/Language: Germany/German
(This study is also available in English upon request.)
The results of the Consumer Insights – RTD Premixed Spirits 2025 can be ordered anytime from mafowerk. The results are available and can be delivered within two business days after the order.
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