Wirecutter - Our favorite canned cocktails

Plus: The best portable ACs, apps for planning your wedding, and more

The canned cocktails we want to drink

Summer is all about spontaneity and lightness. Nothing captures that spirit like a refreshing, ready-to-drink cocktail. We set out to find the best canned versions of Negronis, margaritas, and Moscow mules for those times you can't be bothered to lug around the equipment needed to craft a delicious cocktail. Our favorites are zingy, boozy, and widely available—all you have to do is pop the tab. Happy sipping!

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New picks

The best portable air conditioner

During this sweltering summer, having a reliable way to cool down can mean the difference between extreme discomfort and easy lounging. A portable air conditioner is a solid option if you don't have central AC, can't accommodate a window AC, or don't want to invest into a more-complicated system like a ductless mini-split.

After a new round of testing, the Midea Duo MAP12S1TBL is our new top pick. We also recommend the Frigidaire Gallery Cool Connect GHPC132AB1.

The Midea Duo is quiet, easy to handle, and one of the most powerful portable air conditioners we’ve ever tested. It can adjust its cooling output without creating any huge spikes in energy consumption, saving you money on your electric bill in the long run. The Frigidaire also did an impressive job of cooling down a hot room—dropping the temperature about 2.5 degrees within 15 minutes.

You can read more about all of our picks in our guide to portable ACs.

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The week's best deals

Huckberry Mediterranean Turkish Towel

Deal price: $28 | Street price: $50

Beach season is upon us, and a quality towel is a welcome accessory for any day spent in the sun. These Huckberry towels are hand-loomed in Turkey and made with long-staple cotton, so they’re lightweight yet extremely durable. Unlike heavy and bulky towels, Turkish towels fold down into little bundles so they easily tuck into a beach bag.

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Nomad Rugged Case for iPhone 12

Deal price: $42 | Street price: $57
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You’re either a case person or you’re not. But we think putting a protector on your iPhone is always a good idea, especially as repair prices continue to climb. Nomad’s Rugged Case is a good alternative to an all-leather case if you want something that stands up to drops a little better—as long as you’re okay with a case that’s only partially leather.

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Thermacell MR450 Armored Portable Mosquito Repeller

Deal price: $25 | Street price: $30
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Thermacell devices effectively repel mosquitos without making a sticky, smelly mess. The MR450 has a slender, rugged design and starts up with a few clicks of a button. While using it, a little light goes on when the area is sufficiently saturated with repellent. It's built like an oversize remote control, and we appreciated its easy portability and durability during testing.

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