Spirit of Gallo, Modesto, Calif., has announced that it will acquire Fishers Island Lemonade, Mystic, Conn., a female-founded beverage brand.
Fisher Island Lemonade Founder Bronya Shillo grew up in Bloomfield, Conn. and spent summers on Fishers Island, N.Y., where her family owned and operated The Pequot Inn, known for its signature “FIL” cocktail that was handcrafted in 15-liter batches prior to busy summer weekends. During her time there as a manager, Bronya began to focus on the idea of canning the cocktail, which would not only allow her to serve her customers quicker but also bring the delicious taste of Fishers Island to a wider audience.