Watermelon Sea Salt hard kombucha
In time for summer, Luna Bay Booch announced the launch of Watermelon Sea Salt — the new edition to its line of seasonally inspired hard kombuchas.
Beverage
Disorderly TeaHouse releases variety pack
Disorderly TeaHouse, a brand of Lagunitas Brewing Co., released its new VariTEA variety pack. Available in time for summer, the 12-pack contains its current flavors Yuzu Lemon and Mixed-Up Berries as well as its summer flavor Peach Slice.
Sagamore Spirit Rye Whiskey canned cocktails
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 canned cocktails
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.
Brown-Forman, Coca-Cola announce plans for Jack & Coke RTD cocktail
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.
Mela wines
Mela, a new, women-owned wine label, announced the launch of its inaugural releases: Mela 2021 White Blend and Mela 2020 Red Blend.
Hella Cocktail Co. secures $5 million from Uncle Nearest’s venture arm
Long Island City, N.Y.-based Hella Cocktail Co., a brand of botanically inspired mixers and cocktails, announced a $5 million investment from a fellow BIPOC-owned company, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, Shelbyville, Tenn.