New York-based Diageo North America and The Vita Coco Co., New York, announced their collaboration to launch a line of premium canned cocktails. Called Vita Coco Spiked with Captain Morgan, the spirits-based line will be available in three offerings – Piña Colada, Strawberry Daiquiri and Lime Mojito– all starting with a balanced blend of Captain Morgan Caribbean white rum and Vita Coco’s refreshing coconut water.
Brand partners with Jonas to bring his secret sangria recipes to market
June 29, 2022
Cambridge, Mass.-based Ohza, a fast growing ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail company, announced that musician and actor Joe Jonas has joined the brand as an investor, and partnered to launch his own product line: Fizzy Sangria. Available across the country in retail and online at drinkohza.com, Fizzy Sangria is the company's first product line extension, it says.
In time for summer, Sagamore Spirit announced the launch of its ready-to-drink canned craft cocktails in three flavors: Pineapple Ryegarita, Honey Paloma and Lemon Tea Fizz.
The Kraken Rum Co. announced its entry into the ready-to-drink (RTD) category with the release of three new canned cocktails: Kraken & Cola, Kraken Rum Punch and Kraken & Ginger Beer.
Canned cocktail to be made with Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey and Coca-Cola
June 13, 2022
Brown-Forman Corp., Louisville, Ky., and Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co. announced a global relationship to debut the iconic Jack & Coke cocktail as a branded, ready-to-drink (RTD) pre-mixed cocktail option. Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola RTD, inspired by the classic bar cocktail, will be made with Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey and Coca-Cola. The beverage will be available in markets around the world, with initial launch planned for Mexico in late 2022.
Melograno Cocktails announced its entering the canned cocktail market. Founders ― Reza and Shiva Mortazavi, a husband and wife team ― were inspired and influenced by the current trending industry to create a product they have yet to see, one that is designed with flavors that celebrate cultures from around the world, the company says.