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Fireball’s parent company is ringing in the summer with three new canned cocktail brands, including flavors like lemonade and cream soda.
Sazerac, which owns more than 450 brands including Fireball, Buffalo Trace and Pappy Van Winkle, announced on Tuesday, June 23, its three newest canned cocktails: Lovebug Hard Cream Soda, Endless Afternoon Whiskey Lemonade and Buckhorn Whiskey Lemonade.
The company said the ready-to-drink cocktail brand is part of its efforts to provide customers with convenient drinks to choose from for specific occasions, such as brunch or poolside gatherings.
The company told USA TODAY on Thursday, June 25, that the three picks are rolling out at select Sazerac retail stores nationwide. These are a permanent part of the company’s lineup.
Here’s what else we know about Sazerac’s newest canned cocktail.
Vodka-based, dairy-free cream soda
First up is Sazerac’s first vodka-based cream soda, Love Bug Hard Cream Soda.
“It blends a luxurious cream soda flavor with a vodka base in a dairy-free 12-ounce format,” the company said, adding that the drink contains no sugar and has 100 calories. “We offer an approachable yet elevated cocktail experience without compromise.”
Love Bug Hard Cream Soda:
- Alcohol content – 5%
- Price – MSRP $18.99 for 8-pack
- Where to buy – Shell, Sunoco, Pauken Wine & Liquor and other stores. Drink search site www.lovebughardsoda.com.
Flavors include:
- vanilla & cream
- cherries cream
- quran cream
- Peach & cream
whiskey lemonade
Next up is Buckhorn Bourbon Whiskey, which is made with blended whiskey, concentrated lemon juice and fruit flavors, the company said.
Buckhorn Bourbon Whiskey:
- Alcohol content – 7%
- Price – MSRP $18.99 for 8-pack
Flavors include:
- classic whiskey lemonade
- peach whiskey lemonade
- blackberry whiskey lemonade
- honey whiskey lemonade
Finally, there’s the Endless Afternoon Whiskey Lemonade. The company says it’s made with real whiskey and real concentrated lemon juice.
“At 9% ABV, the brand offers a bright, refreshing and easy-drinking experience. Endless Afternoon is created for any drinking occasion, balancing bold flavors with refreshingness.
Endless Afternoon Whiskey Lemonade:
- Alcohol content – 9%
- Price – MSRP $18.99 for 8-pack
- Where to buy – Shell, Ale Wine & Spirits, Chateau Wine & Spirits and other stores. Drink search at www. Drinkendlessafternoon.com.
Flavors include:
- original lemonade
- peach lemonade
- blackberry lemonade
- ginger lemonade
Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY’s Trends team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia (757). Email sdmartin@usatoday.com.
