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Fever-Tree announced the launch of a new range of cocktail mixers: Classic Bloody Mary Mix, Classic Margarita Mix and Light Margarita Mix.

Following its successful introduction to the popular ready-to-drink category last year, Dos Equis, a brand of Heineken USA, White Plains, N.Y., is expanding its product portfolio with Dos Equis Lime & Salt ZERO non-alcoholic, Dos Equis Michelada and Dos Equis Mango Margarita.

DEMON SPIRITS LLC, maker of Sinfully Smooth DEMON Spiced and DEMON TropiCoco Rum, teamed up with Kinsbrae Packaging and 17A Distillery in Las Vegas to deliver the Demon Rum Eco Bottle, made from 94% recycled paperboard. The Demon Rum Eco Bottle uses 84% less water, six times less carbon and is five times lighter than a glass bottle of the same size, the company says.

In honor of the first known African American master distiller Nearest Green, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey brings the master distiller’s legacy to life with its award-winning portfolio of American Whiskeys.

Award-winning California producer Sonoma-Cutrer announced the arrival of Simply Cutrer, the brand’s first canned wine.

Spirit of Gallo, Modesto, Calif., has announced that it will acquire Fishers Island Lemonade, Mystic, Conn., a female-founded beverage brand. With a 9% ABV, Fishers Island Lemonade is positioned as a leader in the premium RTD category with its full-flavor taste profile of barrel-aged whiskey and premium vodka— its four-pack is offered at $15.99, the company notes. Today, the Fishers Island Lemonade family also includes Fishers Island Half and Half (7% ABV) and Fishers Island Pink Flamingo (7% ABV) line priced with a suggested retail price of $15.99 for a four-pack along with variety eight-pack offerings.

Absolut, a brand of New York-based Pernod Ricard USA, introduced the Absolut Vodka and Ocean Spray Vodka-Cranberry Range — a new ready-to-drink (RTD) line with Ocean Spray, Lakeville-Middleboro, Ma., building on the brands’ successful marketing partnership in the United States. Inspired by the classic combination of Absolut Vodka and Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice, this iconic collaboration will deliver one of America’s favorite serves with the new RTD line coming early 2024, the company says.

The Jack Daniel Distillery announced a limited-edition Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey to commemorate its partnership with McLaren Racing. Available in select Formula 1 race markets across the globe, the limited-edition Tennessee Whiskey features a custom label and packaging that honors the pioneering founders behind Jack Daniel’s and McLaren Racing ― Mr. Jack Daniel himself and Bruce McLaren. 

Elvis Whiskey, in licensing agreement with Grain & Barrel Spirits, announced the launch of a new peanut butter, banana and bacon-flavored whiskey: Midnight Snack, inspired by the rock 'n' roll icon’s favorite decadent sandwich, it says.

Knob Creek, a brand of Beam Suntory, announced the addition of an age statement to its Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey. This seven-year age statement is a testament to the craftsmanship, patience and care behind its super-premium whiskey and reinforces the brand’s dedication to producing world-class whiskies for its consumers, the company says.