What's hitting the shelves? New beverage launches: from espresso martini to bamboo water
CAFÉ SOLO’s Espresso Martini RTD cans
UK Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur Brand, CAFÉ SOLO, has launched new Espresso Martini cans.
The CAFÉ SOLO Espresso Martini Cans are the second product to launch in the CAFÉ SOLO range after the brand launched its debut CAFÉ SOLO Original Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur to shake up the coffee liqueur market in April 2024.
CAFÉ SOLO Espresso Martini is made with CAFÉ SOLO Original Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, SOLO Coffee Espresso Strength Cold Brew and Premium British Vodka. Ground with exceptional coffee, SOLO Coffee boasts a ‘full-bodied flavor profile, rich acidity, and a refreshingly clean finish’, making the Espresso Martini cans the ultimate RTD for coffee lovers.
CAFÉ SOLO Espresso Martini Cans are available from Amazon and CAFÉ SOLO’s website at an RRP of £3.99 for a 125ml can.
Developed by former baristas, the brand uses ethically sourced beans from Brazil and Colombia, which are blended and expertly cold brewed to perfection.
At 15% ABV, the CAFÉ SOLO Espresso Martini cans are bar strength quality and produce the desired foam when shaken in the can straight out of the fridge. They can also be shaken in a cocktail shaker with ice.
Barritt’s Ginger Beer: new mixer line
Barritt’s Beverages International – a family-owned business hailing from Bermuda - is celebrating 150 years of its Barritt’s Ginger Beer with the launch of a new mixer line and brand refresh in the US.
The company's new products cater to cocktail enthusiasts everywhere, offering the following in convenient 7.5oz cans:
- Original Ginger Beer: The brand's signature recipe for over 150 years.
- Sugar-Free Ginger Beer: A delicious option for health-conscious consumers.
- Sparkling Grapefruit Soda: A vibrant and tangy mixer for adding a citrus twist to cocktails.
- Tonic Water: A crisp and refreshing base for classic gin & tonics and modern cocktails.
- Club Soda: A clean and bubbly mixer for highlighting spirits and liqueurs or enjoying on its own with a slice of citrus.
The new products feature refreshed packaging in colors reminiscent of Bermuda's picturesque pastel homes, with on-pack recipes to help consumers build the perfect cocktail at home.
Espadín Mezcal
Tres Tribus - a B Corp certified, small batch mezcal from the remote mountains of Oaxaca - has released its latest expression, its Espadín.
Hand-crafted by fifth generation mezcalero Juan Antonio Coronel, Tres Tribus’ Espadín is ideal for sipping or in cocktails.
Cooked in an underground conical oven lined with volcanic stones, Tres Tribus’s Espadín captures the cornucopia of flavors from the maguey and complements them with a delicate smokiness. Rich herbaceous notes along with lemon and orange, hibiscus, peppermint and chocolate are slowly developed during fermentation in unique underground amphoras designed to regulate the fluctuating mountain temperatures.
Using water from the nearby Tidaá volcano aquifer and a hand-built still, Tres Tribus’ Espadín presents clean, complex aromas and flavors.
Tres Tribus debuted in 2023 with four expressions that helped the brand win the IWSC Agave Producer of the Year as well as Spirits Producer of the Year.
Tres Tribus Espadín is bottled at 45% ABV and retails for MSRP $49.99.
Bamboo water
UK brand Juno Bamboo is launching its new drink, Juno Bamboo Water.
The drink comes in three flavours: Juicy Mango, Zesty Yuzu and Passion Fruit. Its creators say that Juno Bamboo Water, “allows you to enjoy all the health benefits of ethical bamboo in a refreshing and revitalising drink, packed with natural antioxidants and vitamins.”
Bamboo has been used as a natural remedy for centuries and contains vitamins K, B6 and E. It is known to naturally support collagen, enhance immunity, and detoxify the body.
As part of its commitment to sustainability, Juno Bamboo has partnered with ‘1% for the Planet’, meaning each drink helps tackle global environmental issues. The drink has a RRP of £12.90 for six cans.
The perfect pairing: Lisbon art and wine
Portuguese winemaker, Porta 6, is launching Winemaker’s Selection White Wine in the UK.
The new launch joins Porta 6’s range of red, rosé and sparkling wines.
Produced in southern Portugal, this new aromatic white wine originates from vineyards overlooking the Atlantic ocean, and has tropical and citrus lime fruit flavours.
“Although the red wines of Lisbon are hugely popular worldwide, the region has always had a special reputation for white wines within Portugal, said Philip Critchley, associate sales director at Guy Anderson Wines.
“When tasting this new, fruity, easy-drinking blend, it’s easy to see why.”
The label depicts a unique Lisbon image of one of the city’s famous yellow trams, by street artist, Hauke Vagt.
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