Pennsylvania grocery stores, gas stations can sell canned cocktails in stores starting Monday

Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One - Tacos & Tequila hosted by the Cast of the Kitchen with a special appearance by Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: A view of canned cocktails during the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One - Tacos & Tequila hosted by the Cast of the Kitchen with a special appearance by Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston at Pier 86 on October 14, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for NYCWFF) (Cindy Ord/Getty Images for NYCWFF)

By Jess Shannon

Starting Monday, a variety of Pennsylvania retailers, including grocery stores and gas stations, are now able to sell canned cocktails after a bill was signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro earlier in the summer.

The bill created a new permit that authorizes businesses to sell spirits ranging from 0.5% to 12.5% ABV in containers up to 16 ounces for off-premise consumption.

Under the previous law, only the state-owned wine and liquor stores were allowed to sell the canned drinks.

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