Ole Smoky Mountain 'Rita Moonshine Cocktail
Ole Smoky Mountain 'Rita Moonshine Cocktail is a 9% ABV (18 proof) ready-to-drink margarita-style cocktail in four 12oz cans — made with Ole Smoky's authentic Tennessee moonshine blended with lime and other fruit flavors. Launched in July 2020 alongside Apple Pie Ginger, Blackberry Lemonade, and Mountain Mule, the Mountain 'Rita captures the distillery's best-selling Nashville cocktail in a can: fresh, citrusy, and slightly sweet with a smooth, easy-drinking mouthfeel. It is in stock and available to order online now at Del Mesa Liquor.
- Proof / ABV: 9% ABV / 18 proof
- Size: 4 × 12oz cans
- Aging: unaged — moonshine-based ready-to-drink cocktail
- Origin: Gatlinburg, Tennessee (Ole Smoky Distillery)
- Production: moonshine + lime and fruit flavors; margarita-style; one of four launch flavors, July 2020
Margarita Season, Moonshine Edition
Ole Smoky Distillery — the first federally licensed distillery in East Tennessee, founded in 2010 — built its name on legal moonshine, and the Mountain 'Rita puts that famous spirit to work in a margarita. The lime-forward, slightly sweet profile carries just enough of the moonshine's distinctive character to stand apart from malt-based seltzers. Browse more ready-to-drink cocktails, or explore the full Ole Smoky lineup at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Fresh and citrusy with a hint of the distinctive Ole Smoky moonshine aroma.
Palate: Tart lime and sweet fruit in balance, smooth and slightly spicy.
Finish: Clean and refreshing, easy-drinking.
How to Enjoy
Serve ice-cold straight from the can, or pour over ice with a salted rim and a lime wedge for the full margarita treatment. At 9% ABV it's a tailgate, beach, and lakeside natural — no mixing required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ole Smoky Mountain 'Rita?
A ready-to-drink canned cocktail made with real Ole Smoky Tennessee moonshine in a margarita style, with lime and fruit flavors.
What is the ABV?
9% ABV (18 proof).
How is it packaged?
Four 12oz cans per pack.
Is it gluten free?
Ole Smoky lists the canned cocktail line as gluten free.
Grab the four-pack and the salt — order Ole Smoky Mountain 'Rita Moonshine Cocktail online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.