What are ready-to-drink cocktails?
Ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails are pre-mixed, bar-quality drinks that are made, measured and packaged for you to open and enjoy with no shaking, stirring or measuring required. In Australia, RTDs span everything from canned spirit mixers to premium pouched cocktails like MXTOLOGY's cocktail pouches, which are made fresh in Australia with real spirits and no artificial ingredients.
The Pornstar Martini is an Activatable Cocktail — open the pouch, close the lid, give it a shake to liven the flavours, then sip. Australia's most iconic RTD cocktail. $14 each. 12.7% ABV · 1.3 standard drinks · 130ml · made fresh in Australia.
Get the Pornstar Martini pouch →The big shift in recent years has been quality. Where RTDs once meant a basic spirit-and-soda mix, today's premium category recreates genuine cocktail-bar classics — espresso martinis, margaritas and gin gimlets — in a format you can take anywhere.
What makes MXTOLOGY pouches different from other RTDs?
MXTOLOGY is positioned as Australia's first and most premium cocktail pouches: pouched, not bottled, so they're glass-free, chillable and lightweight. That makes them suited to pools, beaches, festivals, race days and events where glass is impractical or banned.
Founded in 2021 and launched in March 2023, the brand makes each cocktail fresh in Australia using real spirits. Each pouch holds 130ml and carries between 0.9 and 1.6 standard drinks, with an ABV range across the range of 8.7%–16%. For the exact recipe and method of any drink, the source of truth is always its product page and recipe page.
Pouched vs bottled vs canned: a quick comparison
| Format | Weight & glass | Chills fast | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pouched (MXTOLOGY) | Lightweight, glass-free | Yes | Pools, beaches, festivals, events |
| Bottled | Heavy, breakable glass | Slower | At-home serving |
| Canned | Light, no glass | Yes | Casual mixers |
What flavours does MXTOLOGY offer?
MXTOLOGY's range covers approachable fruit-forward drinks through to bold bartender classics. Below is the full line-up with each cocktail's exact ABV and standard drinks, ordered from lightest to strongest.
| Cocktail | Character | ABV | Standard drinks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granny Smith Fireball | Crisp green apple — the lightest, most approachable in the range | 8.7% | 0.9 |
| Aussie Berry Bliss | A MXTOLOGY original native Australian berry cocktail | 9% | 0.9 |
| Amaretto Whisky Sour | Silky, balanced sour | 9.9% | 1.0 |
| Shiso Sour | Japanese shiso — unusual and refreshing | 10.6% | 1.1 |
| Espresso Martini | Coffee-forward; shake to form real crema | 10.7% | 1.1 |
| Piña Colada | Dual-rum tropical | 11.3% | 1.2 |
| Pornstar Martini | Australia's most iconic RTD cocktail | 12.7% | 1.3 |
| Tommy's Margarita | The bartender's margarita | 14.2% | 1.5 |
| Mai Tai | Trader Vic's 1944 classic | 14.7% | 1.5 |
| Fabulous AF Cosmo | Real-fruit cosmopolitan | 15.2% | 1.5 |
| Elderflower Gin Gimlet | The strongest cocktail in the range | 16% | 1.6 |
For the full ingredient breakdown and how each drink is built, head to the linked product page, then follow each drink's recipe page — for example the Espresso Martini method or the Tommy's Margarita method.
How much do MXTOLOGY pouches cost?
MXTOLOGY pouches are $14 each, dropping to $13 each when you buy 3 or more, and $12 each when you buy 6 or more. Every pouch is 130ml. You can browse and mix the full range on the shop-all page.
- 1–2 pouches: $14 each
- 3+ pouches: $13 each
- 6+ pouches: $12 each
Which RTD cocktail should you choose?
Pick by occasion and the flavour profile you enjoy. If you want something light and easy, start with the Granny Smith Fireball at 8.7% ABV. For a crowd-pleaser, the Pornstar Martini is a reliable favourite. Prefer a sharper, spirit-forward drink? The Elderflower Gin Gimlet is the boldest in the range.
- Poolside or beach: tropical Piña Colada or Mai Tai.
- Brunch or after-dinner: Espresso Martini.
- Something different: the herbaceous Shiso Sour or local Aussie Berry Bliss.
How do you serve a pouched cocktail?
Chill it, then pour over ice into a glass — and for drinks like the espresso martini, give the pouch a good shake first to build a real crema. The pouched format means there's no glass to break and it cools quickly in an esky or fridge. For the recommended garnish and serve of each drink, follow its recipe page, such as the Piña Colada method or the Elderflower Gin Gimlet method.
Frequently asked questions
Are MXTOLOGY cocktails made with real spirits?
Yes. MXTOLOGY cocktails are made fresh in Australia with real spirits and no artificial ingredients. The exact ingredients for each drink appear on its product page.
How strong are the cocktails?
Across the range, ABV runs from 8.7% to 16%, and each 130ml pouch contains between 0.9 and 1.6 standard drinks. Each pouch's exact ABV and standard drinks are printed on its product page.
Where can I buy MXTOLOGY in Australia?
MXTOLOGY is available Australia-wide via the online store, with per-pouch pricing that drops as you buy more.
Why pouches instead of bottles or cans?
Pouches are glass-free, lightweight and chill quickly, which makes them practical for pools, beaches, festivals, race days and events where glass isn't ideal.
Is there a lower-alcohol option?
The Granny Smith Fireball is the lightest and most approachable in the range at 8.7% ABV and 0.9 standard drinks.
18+ only. Drink responsibly. Each pouch's exact ABV and standard drinks appear on its product page.
Mix and match any of the 11 pouches and the more you add, the less each one costs — the discount applies automatically at checkout.
