Illinois Extends To-Go Cocktails While Offering Shots for a Shot
Illinois extended its cocktail to-go law, allowing bars and restaurants to sell alcohol to-go for another three years. The law, which was created to help hospitality businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, will now remain in effect until at least January 3, 2024.
Truly Freeze Pops Begin Shipments
June is coming in hot, and Truly is offering consumers a new way to beat the heat. The hard seltzer brand launched a line of Lemonade Freeze Pops on Tuesday featuring Strawberry Lemonade, Mango Lemonade and Original Lemonade flavors.
Smirnoff Serves Patriotic Cocktails for Memorial Day
Get ready for the summer of Red, White, and Berry! Smirnoff is bringing back its popular summer seasonal flavor and expanding the product line.
Canned Cocktails Gain Traction via DTC
Post Meridiem canned cocktails can now be in your hands in 33 states. With a line up of five premium ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails, the Atlanta-based brand is challenging consumers to BYOB (Be Your Own Bartender).
Bud Light Seltzer Introduces 24 Mix Pack
Bud Light Seltzer today launches a new 24-pack that combines Bud Light Seltzer Lemonade and Bud Light Seltzer Iced Tea. The suitcase of hard seltzer from Anheuser-Busch (NYSE: BUD) meets demand for larger variety as consumers return to pre-pandemic style events and gatherings.
Summer Cocktails Served On the Rocks
On the Rocks (OTR) is Beam Suntory’s line of premium ready-to-drink cocktails, which are crafted with natural ingredients and high quality spirits brands. There are currently six different varieties, several of which are made with Beam Suntory’s popular liquor brands.
First Look: Bud Light Seltzer Frozen Icicles
Anheuser-Busch (NYSE: BUD) is releasing Bud Light Seltzer Frozen Icicles to retailers in the coming weeks, just in time for hot summer days at the pools, beaches, and lakes.
Simplicity Cocktails Introduce Canned Spirits with Resealable Lids
Salt Lake City-based Simplicity Cocktails has introduced a new line of canned spirits complete with innovative resealable lids. The premium vodka and bourbon will be Simplicity’s first foray into spirits. The company is known for their extensive line of ready-to-drink canned cocktails.
Tequila on the Rise in Canned Cocktails
Tequila isn’t only for Cinco de Mayo. The spirit is a household favorite with U.S. consumers and its popularity keeps rising, thanks in part to new packaging and convenience.
IZO Wins Tequila of the Year
For those in search of the perfect tequila for their Cinco de Mayo celebration, spirits maker IZO was recently awarded Tequila of the Year at the London Spirits Competition. The winner of the prestigious prize is awarded based on three criteria: taste, presentation, and value.
