2026 Expansion

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Diverse adults happily shopping for ready-to-drink cocktails in a modern North Carolina liquor store.

North Carolina readies ready-to-drink cocktail laws for 2026 expansion

In a recent committee meeting, North Carolina lawmakers lowered the alcohol by volume (ABV) cap on ready-to-drink cocktails from 13% to 9.

Ryo Hashimoto·June 5, 2026