hibiscus and pomegranate flavors. The 80 proof spirit is made from all-natural ingredients and contains no added sugar. Absolut Hibiskus will be available in 1 L, 750 mL and 50 mL sizes. The product is distributed nationally and has a suggested price of $21 for a 750 mL bottle. For more information, please call (212) 372-5283. Pernod Ricard has also launched Malibu Island Spiced, a lower calorie spiced rum. Island Spiced combines Malibu’s signature blend of Caribbean rum and coconut liqueur with light spices, smoked vanilla, cinnamon. The spirit is very lightly sweetened with Truvia, a zero-calorie sweetener. Malibu Island Spiced contains 30 percent ABV and 70 calories per serving. The product is available in 1.75 L, 1 L, 750 mL, 375 mL and 50 mL bottle sizes and has a suggested retail price of $16.99 for a 750 mL bottle. For more information, please call (914) 848-4782.
Flavored Malt Beverages Phusion Projects, LLC has introduced two new flavors – Margarita and Pineapple - to its Four Loko line of malt beverages. The drinks
are 12 percent ABV and packaged in 23.5 oz. cans. The products will begin appearing on store shelves this month and have a suggested retail price of $2.49 to $2.99. For more information, please call (888) 901-6344. Cordina New Orleans Cocktails has launched a new 100 calorie line of its premixed cocktails. Building on the success of its five original flavors, Cordina has expanded its product line to include three new light varieties - Classic Lime and Strawberry Daiquiri as well as a new addition, Mango Daiquiri - each of which contain 100 calories or less per 10 oz. serving. The drinks are packaged in 12.7 oz. pouches and have a suggested retail price of $1.99. The products are distributed nationally. For more information, please call (504) 467-1606. SmarteRita is a new ready-to-drink Margarita. The 25 proof product is made with premium silver tequila, triple sec, agave syrup, and all-natural flavors and colors, SmarteRita is available in 750 mL and 1.75 mL bottles and is distributed in Texas., Colo., Ill. and Minn. For more information, please call (214) 476-6631.
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