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The future of drinking has arrived – Curation Bev Co. has officially launched the first-ever multi-category offering bringing a whole new line of award-winning canned alcoholic beverages for every occasion and type of drinker. Made with real juice and nothing fake, ever, Curation’s collection of canned alcoholic beverages includes spirit-based craft cocktails, vodka hard seltzers, and wine spritz, sold separately in 4-packs and together as the first-ever multi-category “Party Pack.” Curation’s collection is now available to purchase at multiple locations across Colorado including Hazel’s Beverage World, Argonaut Liquor, Bevy’s Littleton, Superior Liquor, Bonnie Brae Liquor, Mondo Vino, Molly’s Spirits, and more.

Spearheading evolution in the alcohol industry, Curation creates authentic ready-to-drink beverages that quench the thirst for honest ingredients and human connection. Made from the best ingredients and inspired by classic recipes with a modern twist, Curation is crafting a better way to cocktail.

Curation was crafted from the idea of creating something together; Curation founders Jake Buzaid and Dale LaFlam are cousins on a mission to disrupt the alcohol space by curating premium beverage experiences. Designed to be the “Party Pack” you pick up when you want to spend time with your friends and family, whether you’re celebrating, commiserating, or hanging out on a Friday night, Curation aims to be the beverage of choice for all occasions.

Curation’s collection of ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages uses real juices and ingredients and are crafted with a unique modern twist. The line features six SKUS in three-category offerings, including:

{Curation} Hard Seltzers: Made with vodka containing 5% alcohol by volume, Curation’s seltzers are true to color using real ingredients, and nothing fake, ever. Varieties include:
– Grapefruit Twist: made with vodka, grapefruit juice, a hint of orange, and sparkling water.⁠
– Cranberry Twist: made with vodka, cranberry juice, pure honey, and sparkling water. ⁠

{Curation} Wine Spritz: Each wine spritz is a proprietary blend of base wines, botanicals, and fruit – a light touch of carbonation and contains 7% alcohol. Varieties include:
– Infused Rosé: made with Rosé, orange blossom, peach, blood orange, and a hint of rhubarb.
– White Sangria: made with Pinot Grigio, orange flower, pineapple, passion fruit, and a hint of plum.⁠

{Curation} Craft Cocktails: Each canned cocktail is made with real spirits and contains 9% alcohol by volume. ⁠To elevate the experience, pour into your favorite glass over ice. Sip and savor. Varieties include:
– Salt & Smoke Margarita: made with 100% agave spirit, lemon juice, fresh hibiscus, and a hint of Jalapeno. ⁠
– Sweet Tea Old-Fashioned: made with Bourbon, pure honey, black tea, and grapefruit juice. ⁠This one-of-a-kind cocktail won first place at the 2022 International Whisky Competition for Best RTD Cocktail.

“We started Curation with one goal: to reimagine the category and become a ready-to-drink alcohol brand consumers can trust for all life occasions”, said Dale LaFlam, co-founder of Curation Bev Co. “This collection of cocktails was curated from our experiences of human connection and celebrating. Each drink has been inspired by our life experiences, making them special while having their own story. So we hope you’ll crack a can and pour your own story, all while making memories with your loved ones.”

Check out Curation at CurationBevCo.com and @curationbevco on Instagram to pour the story, make memories, and #DrinkCuration.

Daysmith reimagines ready-to-drink coffee with line of delicious low-sugar coffees with wellness benefits; available nationwide and in select Austin retail stores

Available now, Daysmith Coffee+ is an Austin-based brand of plant-powered ready-to-drink coffees with functional wellness benefits. Daysmith is making health-minded coffee drinkers’ dreams come true with the launch of the first vitamin-infused, low-sugar coffees that are both delicious and nutritious. Designed to provide balanced energy, focus, and immunity support, Daysmith’s ultra-smooth coffees and creamy oat milk lattes are enhanced with unique vitamin blends to support your health and power your day.

Daysmith’s plant-based lattes and cold brews are the easiest and most delicious way to get your caffeine and vitamins, leveling up your daily routine in both flavor and function. All varieties are dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free, non-GMO, nut-free, and plant-based. Daysmith’s supremely delicious coffees offer indulgent taste without the guilt, with only 15-70 calories and 0-5g of sugar per can.

Daysmith comes in three delicious guilt-free flavors, including: 

• Focus Vanilla Oat Milk Latte: Creamy vanilla with a silky smooth finish | 60 calories, 5g of sugar | Infused with B Vitamins, Omega 3, and L-Theanine 
• Immunity Mocha Oat Milk Latte: Rich and velvety mocha | 70 calories, 5g of sugar | Infused with Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and Zinc
• Multi Straight Black Coffee Brew: Bold, balanced, and ultra-smooth | 15 calories, 0g of sugar | Infused with Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and B Vitamins

“We started Daysmith with one goal: to reimagine the category and bring ready-to-drink coffee to the 21st century,” said Daniel Mendez, co-founder of Daysmith Coffee+. “As coffee fanatics, we felt something was missing from the coffee aisle. Not only were most of the RTD options filled with excess sugar and calories, but they also lacked the added benefits that modern consumers are looking for in their products. As consumers become more conscientious than ever before about what they are putting into their bodies, we set out to create an option that is both delicious and nutritious. We’re excited to bring Daysmith Coffee+ to coffee lovers nationwide.”

Daysmith founders Daniel Mendez and Derek Nelson are on a mission to disrupt the functional coffee space with a new kind of coffee – boldly combining ultra-smooth cold brews and creamy oat milk lattes with vitamins and plant-based nutrients to support your health and power your day. As coffee lovers themselves, the founders viewed the daily coffee ritual as the perfect opportunity to deliver added nutritional benefits. 

“Daysmith’s line of coffees provide balanced energy levels and unique wellness benefits,” said Derek Nelson, co-founder of Daysmith Coffee+. “While we take pride in what’s in our cans, we also pride ourselves on what we’ve left out of them. Unlike mainstream RTD coffees that pack up to 290 calories and 45 grams of sugar, our flavors range from 15-70 calories each and have only 0-5 grams of sugar.”

Daysmith Coffee+ is packaged in 7.5 oz recyclable aluminum cans and is available in single flavor and variety 12-packs ($48.00) nationwide on the company’s website drinkdaysmith.com, snackmagic.com, as well as at specialty retail stores in Austin with more shelves launching throughout 2022. As a way to support local healthcare workers on the front lines, Daysmith donates to local healthcare organizations, including donating thousands of Daysmith coffees to hospitals in the Austin area monthly. For a limited time only, consumers can save 15% off all Daysmith Coffee+ products site-wide using code ‘LAUNCH15’ at checkout on drinkdaysmith.com. 

There’s a new canned cocktail brand in town and it’s here to craft the best lemonade cocktails you’ve ever had. Founders of beloved Denver-based Cowgirl Lemonade proudly announce the launch of Mad Lemon, a new line of hand-crafted lemonade cocktails. Mad Lemon beverages will be available for purchase in select stores around Denver starting October 25 in Classic Lemonade, also known as the Mad Classic, and Raspberry Key Lime flavors.

After seeing great success selling Cowgirl Lemonade across Colorado for 5 years, owners and childhood best friends Corina Remer, Shona Paterson and Maxwell Hawk saw a gap in the market for a naturally crafted, fresh, high quality canned cocktail. It all began with Cowgirl Lemonade’s original recipe; fresh lemon juice, pure maple syrup and an eclectic blend of unexpected herbs, fruit, and spices. Mad Lemon was created with the addition of premium liquor, natural cane sugar, and the perfect amount of fizz.

“We had years of trial and error to craft what we believed was the most delicious and natural canned cocktail out there. Most importantly, every ingredient in these cans is something you can pronounce. All simple, clean, and quality ingredients,” says Maxwell Hawk, Co-Founder of Mad Lemon. “Our flavor profiles will lift you, shake you, and turn you upside down. We are excited to offer our Mad flavors to the Denver market and then to the world.”

Mad Lemon is currently offering two flavors. First in the debut lineup is the Mad Classic, an elevated twist on classic lemonade, bursting with bright fresh lemon, full proof vodka and the pure sweetness of maple syrup and natural cane sugar. The Raspberry Key Lime has all the goodness found in the Mad Classic, balanced with a refreshing splash of juicy red raspberry and tart key lime. All beverages are lightly finished with the perfect amount of fizz, and they’re Mad Delicious.

Sipping Mad Lemon is more than a taste, it’s an experience. The Mad art is a kaleidoscope vision, dripping with bold colors that hint at the complexity of the flavors within. Mad Lemon invites direct engagement with cans that beg to be grabbed off the shelf. Anyone who dares to Get Mad will be transferred to a parallel universe filled with a spectrum of color, creativity, and a true embodiment of eclectic balance. Mad Lemon is the taste of Nostalgia with a modern bite.

“We grew up in the rolling hills and valleys of Pennsylvania on our family farm. This idyllic oasis really embodied our bohemian lifestyle that was rooted in counterculture ideals and arts of the 60s and 70s. It was always about fueling your body with whole foods, indulging in what you loved, spreading good vibes, supporting your community, and most importantly, having fun,” says Corina Remer, Co-Founder of Mad Lemon. “That’s exactly what we want to showcase to our Denver community. That you can be you, be happy and live madly, all while sipping great lemonade cocktails along the way.”

The initial list of retail locations where Mad Lemon will be available for purchase include Argonaut Wine & Liquor, Molly’s Spirits, JJ Liquor in Edgewater, Mr. B’s Downtown, Colorado Beverage Co, Joy Wine & Spirits, Champa Street Liquors, Mondo Vino, Wines Off Wynkoop, Depew Liquors, Logan Liquors, Toast Wine and Spirits.

To learn more about Mad Lemon, please visit drinkmadlemon.com and follow Mad Lemon on Instagram and all social platforms at @drinkmadlemon.