Alcohol Laws

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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

Colorful canned cocktails displayed on shelves in a North Carolina grocery store, with a shopper reaching for one.

NC grocery stores get preliminary approval for canned cocktails

North Carolina lawmakers granted preliminary approval for grocery stores to sell canned cocktails under 10% ABV.

Ryo Hashimoto·May 20, 2026