{"id":7069249,"date":"2026-09-28T16:59:01","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T16:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/knox-dobson-rtd-cocktails-quick-notes\/"},"modified":"2026-09-28T16:59:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T16:59:01","slug":"knox-dobson-rtd-cocktails-quick-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7069249","title":{"rendered":"Knox &#038; Dobson RTD cocktails \u2013 quick notes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"post-53728\">\n<div class=\"post-thumbnail\">\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1200\" height=\"726\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Received: Knox &amp; Dobson ready-to-drink cocktails\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/01\/received-knox-dobson-rtd-cocktails.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/01\/received-knox-dobson-rtd-cocktails.jpg?resize=400%2C242&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/01\/received-knox-dobson-rtd-cocktails.jpg?resize=1024%2C620&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/01\/received-knox-dobson-rtd-cocktails.jpg?resize=768%2C465&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-attachment-id=\"52784\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebrewsite.com\/received-knox-dobson-rtd-cocktails\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/01\/received-knox-dobson-rtd-cocktails.jpg?fit=1200%2C726&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,726\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Received: Knox &amp; Dobson ready-to-drink cocktails\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/01\/received-knox-dobson-rtd-cocktails.jpg?fit=770%2C466&amp;ssl=1\"\/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>I\u2019ve got a backlog of reviews and notes to clear out, and among these are quick tasting notes about the ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails from California-based <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knoxanddobson.com\/\">Knox &amp; Dobson<\/a>, which offers a variety of premixed cocktails. Early in the year <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebrewsite.com\/received-knox-dobson-ready-to-drink-cocktails\/\">I received samples<\/a> of the full lineup from the company, and I confess I hadn\u2019t gotten around to drinking them until the weather was nicer. But I will say, while I\u2019m sure these drink great year-round, they do taste especially good in summer.<\/p>\n<p>These aren\u2019t just canned cocktails, either; they are positioned as premium cocktails, packaged in heavy-duty bottles, and apparently crafted with premium ingredients. From Knox &amp; Dobson\u2019s about page:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Knox &amp; Dobson crafts premium, ready-to-drink cocktails expertly designed to be shared and enjoyed anywhere. Our multi-award-winning bottled cocktails are made with an uncompromising commitment to excellence in quality, craftsmanship, and taste, featuring the highest quality ingredients including premium barrel-aged whiskies, Maraska Maraschino Liqueur and authentic Angostura Bitters.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>I didn\u2019t take extensive notes on these when I drank them, just quick one- or two-line thoughts, but I will say that I found all of these to be quite good and flavorful<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.knoxanddobson.com\/products\/daiquiri\">Daiquiri<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"53533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebrewsite.com\/knox-dobson-rtd-cocktails-quick-notes\/knox-dobson-daiquiri\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-daiquiri.jpg?fit=1200%2C942&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,942\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Knox &amp; Dobson Daiquiri cocktail\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-daiquiri.jpg?fit=770%2C605&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-53533\" alt=\"Knox &amp; Dobson Daiquiri cocktail\" width=\"770\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-daiquiri.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-daiquiri.jpg?resize=400%2C314&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-daiquiri.jpg?resize=1024%2C804&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-daiquiri.jpg?resize=768%2C603&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Daiquiri\">daiquiri<\/a> is one of those basic, essential cocktails that classically consist of only rum, lime, and sugar, shaken with ice. K&amp;D\u2019s version fits that classic recipe, and is 20.57% ABV. The description on the website says:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>A true classic made with a blend of Jamaican and Florida rum, sugar and lime to create a crisp, balanced and endlessly drinkable Daiquiri.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>I found it to be tart and bright with a nice lime peel bitterness, lime juice, and a nice kick of rum. I\u2019m not well versed in the daiquiri but this seems pretty good to me.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.knoxanddobson.com\/products\/margarita\">Margarita<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"53534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebrewsite.com\/knox-dobson-rtd-cocktails-quick-notes\/knox-dobson-margarita\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-margarita-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2073&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,2073\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Knox &amp; Dobson Margarita ready-to-drink cocktail\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-margarita-scaled.jpg?fit=770%2C623&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-53534\" alt=\"Knox &amp; Dobson Margarita ready-to-drink cocktail\" width=\"770\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-margarita-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-margarita-scaled.jpg?resize=400%2C324&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-margarita-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C829&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-margarita-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C622&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-margarita-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1244&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-margarita-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1658&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-margarita-scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C972&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-margarita-scaled.jpg?w=2310&amp;ssl=1 2310w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can\u2019t really talk about RTD cocktails without including another staple, the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Margarita\">margarita<\/a>. The standard recipe is tequila, triple sec, and lime; K&amp;D mixes that up a bit with agave nectar instead of triple sec:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Our Crisp, refreshing Margarita, crafted with 100% Blue Agave Tequila, agave nectar, and real lime.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>It\u2019s 22.85% ABV, and one that my wife wanted to try as well.<\/p>\n<p>My wife finds bitterness. I think it tastes pretty good with a good balance of tequila, lime, and sweetness.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.knoxanddobson.com\/products\/martini\">Martini<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"53535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebrewsite.com\/knox-dobson-rtd-cocktails-quick-notes\/knox-dobson-martini\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-martini.jpg?fit=1200%2C1004&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1004\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Knox &amp; Dobson Martini ready-to-drink cocktail\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-martini.jpg?fit=770%2C644&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-53535\" alt=\"Knox &amp; Dobson Martini ready-to-drink cocktail\" width=\"770\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-martini.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-martini.jpg?resize=400%2C335&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-martini.jpg?resize=1024%2C857&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-martini.jpg?resize=768%2C643&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Knox &amp; Dobson continues its line of classic cocktails with the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Martini_(cocktail)\">martini<\/a>, a 34% ABV version made with dry gin and vermouth (the simplest, classic recipe). K&amp;D has won awards for this Martini. The website says:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Experience the timeless elegance of a refreshing classic martini, expertly crafted with London dry gin and a touch of dry vermouth for a perfectly balanced flavor.<\/p>\n<p>Each 200 ML bottle provides two premium servings, ideal for savoring or sharing.<\/p>\n<p>Tasting Notes<br \/>Our version of the classic martini blends gin with dry vermouth, delivering an aromatic profile with subtle earthy notes. This refreshing take on the gin martini offers a perfect balance of boldness and sophistication.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>With dry gin and vermouth, it tastes like a classic dry martini. Not too spicy from the gin, I get a bit of the floral\/fruity vermouth, it\u2019s tasty. Unfortunately I didn\u2019t have any olives to garnish.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.knoxanddobson.com\/products\/old-fashioned\">Old Fashioned<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"53536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebrewsite.com\/knox-dobson-rtd-cocktails-quick-notes\/knox-dobson-old-fashioned\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-old-fashioned.jpg?fit=1200%2C1051&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1051\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Knox &amp; Dobson Old Fashioned ready-to-drink cocktail\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-old-fashioned.jpg?fit=770%2C675&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-53536\" alt=\"Knox &amp; Dobson Old Fashioned ready-to-drink cocktail\" width=\"770\" height=\"674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-old-fashioned.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-old-fashioned.jpg?resize=400%2C350&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-old-fashioned.jpg?resize=1024%2C897&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-old-fashioned.jpg?resize=768%2C673&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If there\u2019s any one cocktail that crosses over well with beer, I\u2019d nominate the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Old_fashioned_(cocktail)\">old fashioned<\/a>, made from whiskey, bitters, sugar, and garnished with orange or cherry. The cocktail has inspired a number of beers, particularly barrel-aged specialties, and I find there are complementary flavors between them.<\/p>\n<p>K&amp;D\u2019s version of the old fashioned is 34% and uses bourbon; the website says:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>This award-winning Bourbon Old Fashioned is designed to impress even the most discerning cocktail connoisseurs.<\/p>\n<p>Each bottle is 200 ML and includes 2 servings.<\/p>\n<p>Tasting Notes<br \/>The Knox &amp; Dobson Old Fashioned ready-to-drink cocktail features straight-aged bourbon, natural cane sugar, orange oil, and Angostura bitters.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>I found it sweet, boozy, and rich. Nice bourbon character bringing the heat with subtle orange flavor from the bitters, which have a nice counterpoint to the sweet sugar.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.knoxanddobson.com\/products\/improved-whiskey-cocktail\">Improved Whiskey Cocktail<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"53537\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebrewsite.com\/knox-dobson-rtd-cocktails-quick-notes\/knox-dobson-improved-whiskey-cocktail\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-improved-whiskey-cocktail.jpg?fit=1200%2C957&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,957\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Knox &amp; Dobson Improved Whiskey Cocktail ready-to-drink cocktail\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-improved-whiskey-cocktail.jpg?fit=770%2C614&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-53537\" alt=\"Knox &amp; Dobson Improved Whiskey Cocktail ready-to-drink cocktail\" width=\"770\" height=\"614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-improved-whiskey-cocktail.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-improved-whiskey-cocktail.jpg?resize=400%2C319&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-improved-whiskey-cocktail.jpg?resize=1024%2C817&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-improved-whiskey-cocktail.jpg?resize=768%2C612&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Knox &amp; Dobson took its Old Fashioned and said, \u201cWe can improve on this,\u201d and introduced the Improved Whiskey Cocktail\u2014for which I was going to have a snarky comment about naming but it turns out this is a real recipe that dates back to the late nineteenth century. All right then.<\/p>\n<p>This version comes in at 35.42% ABV and features rye whiskey over bourbon. The description says:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Originally crafted in 1862, the Knox &amp; Dobson Improved Whiskey Cocktail offers a sophisticated twist on the classic rye Old Fashioned. Smooth, effortlessly elegant, and a true crowd favorite, each 200 ML bottle delivers two perfectly crafted servings.<\/p>\n<p>Tasting Notes<br \/>Experience the refined taste of our Improved Whiskey Cocktail, a masterful blend of straight-aged rye whiskey, Maraska Maraschino Liqueur, and Angostura bitters. This cocktail boasts a rich, spiced flavor profile, perfectly complemented by hints of American oak, zesty citrus, and vibrant cherry notes for a balanced and memorable finish.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Nothing against the previous Old Fashioned, but this is the Old Fashioned I want to drink, because it\u2019s not as sweet and I get nice spice from the rye, and the maraschino liqueur is subtle and balanced. This is the best of the bunch so far.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.knoxanddobson.com\/products\/moscow-mule\">Moscow Mule<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"53539\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebrewsite.com\/knox-dobson-rtd-cocktails-quick-notes\/knox-dobson-moscow-mule\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-moscow-mule.jpg?fit=1200%2C1023&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1023\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Knox &amp; Dobson Moscow Mule ready-to-drink cocktail\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-moscow-mule.jpg?fit=770%2C656&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-53539\" alt=\"Knox &amp; Dobson Moscow Mule ready-to-drink cocktail\" width=\"770\" height=\"656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-moscow-mule.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-moscow-mule.jpg?resize=400%2C341&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-moscow-mule.jpg?resize=1024%2C873&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thebrewsite.com\/images\/2026\/07\/knox-dobson-moscow-mule.jpg?resize=768%2C655&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Finally, the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Moscow_mule\">Moscow mule<\/a>, another popular cocktail that seems to work well in RTD format. I don\u2019t drink a lot of this, but it\u2019s made with vodka, ginger beer, and lime, traditionally served in a copper mug. K&amp;D\u2019s version wasn\u2019t made with ginger beer, but fresh ginger, so the company recommended adding club soda for the full effect (I didn\u2019t have any club soda when I drank this, however).<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s 20% ABV and the description says:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Knox &amp; Dobson\u2019s Moscow Mule is a perfectly crafted classic, made with premium vodka, fresh ginger, and lime for a bold, spicy, and refreshingly crisp flavor. Shake well, pour over ice, and enjoy every sip!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The ginger is strong and spicy in this, bringing heat that\u2019s only slightly tempered by lime juice. There\u2019s some sweetness as well, and a light alcohol note. I\u2019m not really familiar with the cocktail so it tastes fine to me but I don\u2019t have a benchmark.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019ve got a backlog of reviews and notes to clear out, and among these are quick tasting notes about the ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails from California-based Knox &amp; Dobson, which offers a variety of premixed cocktails. 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