Mike’s Hard Lemonade Co. took its first step into the beer category by introducing Mike’s Authentic Shandy Hard Lemonade & Lager.

Pernod Ricard USA, a subsidiary of Pernod Ricard SA, released a line of single-serve, ready-to-drink cocktails in cans.

Hip Brand Development, also known as the WickedCorp, launched Wicked Hard ready-to-drink carbonated cocktails made from distilled grain spirits and real sugar.

Lavish Vodka Cocktail recently made its debut in the United States.

Pernod Ricard USA launched Kahlúa coffee liqueurs in 200-ml. cans, merging single-serve coffee with pre-mixed cocktails.

Bombay Saphhire gin, a brand of Bacardi Ltd., Hamilton, Bermuda, named David Wolowidnyk of Canada the World’s Most Imaginative Bartender. The contest was hosted in Morocco where eight finalists took part in a four-day experience visiting the Moroccan home of one of the Bombay Sapphire botanicals, coriander, and exploring the world of the historic gin.

Funkin will introduce its same-named cocktail mixers in Target retailers next month.

Bacardi announced U.S. bartender Shingo Gokan was named the winner of its second annual Global Legacy Cocktail Competition. Gokan of New York City won with his drink “Speak Low,” which was inspired by his grandmother’s Japanese tea ceremony.

Go Cocktails! sugar-free cocktail mixers are low-calorie, low-carbohydrate and gluten free with five calories in each single-serve packet.