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Jennifer Lopez announced the creation of THE HOUSE OF DELOLA LLC, a company she founded to launch unique, mixology-level ready-to-enjoy cocktails designed for elegant, effortless entertaining as part of a thoughtful lifestyle. 

Horse Neck, a brand of Firsty Thursday LLC, announced the launch of its premium, ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktails featuring Kentucky Straight Bourbon in four unique flavors.  

Jack Daniel's, a brand of Brown-Forman Corp., Louisville, Ky., and The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, debuted Jack Daniel's & Coca-Cola cocktail, a ready-to-drink (RTD), pre-mixed cocktail option for the first time in the United States. Made with Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey and Coca-Cola, Jack Daniel's & Coca-Cola RTD will continue to expand to other global markets throughout 2023, the companies note.

Jim Beam, a brand of Beam Suntory, announced the launch of its ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails in partnership with The Boston Beer Co.

The Wine Group (TWG), Livermore, Calif., and Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Miami, announced that they have expanded their relationship to form a national strategic alignment. The new agreement includes a portfolio expansion in the open markets of the District of Columbia, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Texas, as well as the brokerage markets of Maine, Mississippi, and New Hampshire. The Wine Group will begin the transition of its portfolio to these markets beginning April 1, with Southern Glazer’s exclusive responsibility taking effect May 1.

Tequila and mezcal are the hot segments in the spirits category thanks to premium offerings, multicultural consumers and innovative cocktails featuring these agave-based spirits.

Stillhouse, a brand of Bacardi Limited, announced the launch of its newest variety: Peanut Butter S'mores Whiskey.

Despite economic concerns, spirits' dollar and volume sales lifted the category, led by ready-to-drink cocktails and tequila/mezcal.

Belvedere Vodka introduced its newest limited-edition offering: Belvedere Miami, a bottle inspired by the coastal lifestyle of Miami. Just in time for Miami Music Week, the bottle will be officially introduced at Ultra Music Festival this weekend.

Monaco Cocktails announced the expansion of its Hard Lemonade line with a new flavor: Strawberry.