Open-Top Can Cocktails for Fall Camping Adventures

Open-Top Can Cocktails for Fall Camping Adventures

Fall camping season is here—and it’s arguably the best time to be outside. Cool air, fewer bugs, fiery leaves, and of course, those late-night bonfire hangs. But if you’re still packing your drinks in clunky coolers with bulky bottles and red solo cups, it’s time to upgrade your outdoor experience. Enter: the Draft Top Lift.

This compact tool removes the top of your canned drinks, transforming them into portable, mix-ready cocktail cups—perfect for campsite sipping.

Why Cans and Campfires Go Hand in Hand

Cans are lighter, easier to pack, and more sustainable than bottles. Add the Draft Top Lift, and you can ditch plastic cups entirely. No spills. No waste. No glass. Just open-top sipping wherever the trail takes you.

Essential Benefits for the Outdoorsy Crowd:

• Lightweight and easy to carry

• No extra barware needed

• Great for mixers, mocktails, and hot drinks

• Turns your cooler into a traveling cocktail bar

5 Camping-Friendly Can Cocktails

1. Trailhead Tonic

Start with a can of gin & tonic. Open it with the Draft Top Lift and toss in a cucumber slice and some cracked pepper. Simple, refreshing, and campsite-chic.

2. Maple Bourbon Mule

Use a canned ginger beer as your base, add a splash of bourbon and a dash of maple syrup. Garnish with a mini cinnamon stick. Earthy, warming, and perfect by the fire.

3. Smoky Paloma

Grab a canned grapefruit soda or Paloma RTD, add mezcal (from a mini bottle), and a pinch of smoked salt. The result? A smoky-sweet drink that pairs perfectly with charred marshmallows.

4. Zero-Proof Campfire Cooler

Use a citrus seltzer, open it up, add orange juice and muddled mint. Light, bright, and great for early mornings or alcohol-free nights.

5. S’mores Can Float

Crack open a canned mocha latte, drop in a toasted marshmallow, and shave chocolate over the top. Optional splash of bourbon cream = dessert in the dark.

Pro Tips for the Perfect Campsite Bar

• Use mini liquor bottles to keep your pack light

• Freeze garnishes like orange wheels or herbs into ice cubes

• Set up a foldable “bar tray” at your picnic table with stirrers, spices, and syrups

• Pack multiple Draft Tops so everyone can join in

Camping is about simplicity—but that doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor or fun. With Draft Top, your canned drinks become part of the experience.