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Retailers, Tell Albany: Let Our Stores Sell Ready-to-Drink Cocktails

New York law blocks convenience store retailers from selling spirits-based ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails, even though we can already sell malt-based versions with the same alcohol content.

This outdated rule:

  • Confuses customers and drives them to other stores.
  • Cuts you out of a $2.6 billion and growing market.
  • Gives liquor stores an unfair monopoly on chilled, single-serve RTDs.


Your voice matters. Lawmakers listen to small businesses in their districts. If they hear from enough of us, they will act.

Tell your legislators to vote YES on A6931B/S6703. With one click, you can help:

  • Bring more customers into your store.
  • Increase your sales and margins.
  • Modernize New York’s alcohol laws.
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