Ready-to-drink

Ready to drink (often known as RTD) is a term used to describe packaged beverages that are sold in a prepared form, ready for consumption. The term is typically used to contrast packaged forms of beverages that are also sold in forms that require preparation, for example iced tea (which can also be prepared using tea leaves and fruit juice) and Alcopops (which can be prepared by mixing alcoholic beverages with fruit juices or soft drinks).