NIO cocktails

It’s costly to stock a home bar. For a simple Negroni, for example, you need a bottle of gin, sweet vermouth, Campari, and bitters which could easily cost $105. Plus it’s not always easy to master the perfect cocktail. 

Founded in 2019 by Luca Quagliano and Alessandro Palmarin, Nio cocktails have been developed under the guidance of professional mixologist Patrick Pistolesi, founder of Drink Kong in Rome Italy, one of the World’s Best 50 Bars.

Ideal for a dinner party or date night at home, these ready-to-drink cocktails are presented in slim, square packs that allow you to pour the liquid straight into a glass. When it’s time to enjoy, simply shake the sleeve, pinch and tear off the corner.

No mixers are required – just ice. What’s more, they are made with brands you already know, like Ketel One Vodka, Bulleit Bourbon, Tanqueray Gin and other great ingredients like Angostura bitters.

There are many cocktails to choose from – and it’s worth noting that they are all the strong variety. No fizzy or fruit-juice heavy drinks here. Just pure alcohol (well, about 20-29%) with the occasional splash of citrus or cranberry, for example.

HOW MUCH DO THEY COST?

In Alberta liquor stores you will find NIO's 5 star cocktails for $8.99 which is cheaper than at the bar or your favorite restaurant that usually sell an Old Fashioned for $14 - $22

LIGHT WEIGHT AND EASY TO CARRY

Try a couple at your neighbors next BBQ, take them camping or take a few to your next party and wow your friends with a perfectly mixed ready to drink cocktail that Needs Ice Only.