Millennial drinking habits reveal that the adults of Generation Y are group of thrill-seekers who have a taste for adventure that is being satisfied with intense flavors and unusual textures. Since this generation is always on the go, there is a growing market for ready-to-drink products that make the consumption of pre-mixed cocktails and alcoholic shots easy so that the party can go on.
Many of these consumers are favoring the kind of exotic flavors that can be found in experimental craft brews like Almanac Beer Co.'s Dogpatch Sour. As sales of traditional drinks are slipping, this is inspiring the rest of the alcohol industry to step up with inventive crossover flavors like tequila-inspired beer, sangria-vodka or 'Vodquila.'
Adventure-seeking Millennials are willing to go so far in their search for something new that they will forego alcohol altogether if it means discovering something novel. The rise in drinks with low or zero alcohol content is being pushed with products like tea and water that take inspiration from cocktails, beer and wine.
41 Millennial-Targeted Drinks
These Millennial Drinking Products Appeal to Adventurous Tastes:
Laura McQuarrie — Aug 7, 2015 — Lifestyle
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Party Cocktail Pouches
These Fun Cocktail Drinks Are Packaged Like Freezies
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Furry Beer Bottles
SKØLL MØUMOÜTE's Bottled Beverage Design Comes Prepared for Winter
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Boozy Tomato Beverages
Toma Toma Sparkling Combines Alcohol and Tomato Juice
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Bagged Brazilian Cocktails
This Ready to Drink Cocktail is Made with Natural Ingredients
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Bottled Vodka Lemonades
UV Vodka Lemonade and Margaritas Are Like a Bartender in a Bottle
36
Pinot Noir Champagne
Armand de Brignac Recently Launched Its Most Expensive Champagne
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Millennial-Targeted Wines
Australian Vintage's 'YOU Wine' Brand Appeals to Generation Y
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Premixed Whiskey Cocktails
Jack Daniel's Ready-to-Drink Beverages Hit U.S. Shelves in March 2011
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Vodka-Tequila Blends
Vodquila a Hybrid Spirit That is Winning All Kinds of Awards
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Pre-Mixed Vodka Spritzers
Nola Vodka Spritzers Come Bottled and Canned for Instant Enjoyment
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Pre-Mixed Vodka Lemonade
Northwest Distillery Creates Award-Winning Beverages
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Ready-to-Drink Bagged Cocktails
Kold Cocktails is Both Casual and Classy
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Complex Cherry Beer
The Almanac Beer Co.'s 'Dogpatch Sour' is a Sophisticated Fruit Beer
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Fruity Gelatin Shooters
The Hot Rabbit Cocktail Shots are Convenient with a Sultry Twist
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Prepackaged Flavored Shots
The LIQS Cocktail Shots are Designed to be Consumed On-the-Go
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Cola-Flavored Wine
This Concoction is a Yummy Hybrid from Haussmann Famille
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Nutritious Kombucha Beers
Kombrewcha Gives the Alcoholic Beverage a Healthy Spin
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Craft Cocktail Cartons
Belles Organics Delivers Fresh Flavor in a Pre-Packaged Format
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Canned Organic Cocktails
1Kick's Cocktail Can Makes a Natural Alcoholic Beverage Portable
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Imitation Beer Sodas
Hӧpt is a Line of Sodas Packaged Like Bottles of Beer
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Canned Gin Cocktails
GT's Gin and Tonic Cocktails Feature Fruity Infusions
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Spiked Iced Teas
Jeremiah Weed's Malt-Based Iced Tea Provides Refreshment with a Kick
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Cup-Integrated Martini Bottles
Be Tini's Ready-to-Drink Alcohol Bottle Cap Doubles as a Glass
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Spiked Fruity Sodas
Bassano Hard Soda is a Ready-to-Drink Vodka Soda Beverage
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Twosome Cocktail Kits
This Ultramodern Moscow Mule Cocktail Set is Designed for Two
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Beer Bottle Cocktails
Mixxtail Drinks Are Presented in a Form Familiar to Bud Light Consumers
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Alcoholic Root Beers
This Boozy Root Beer Puts an Adult Twist on a Classic Soda
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Pre-Mixed Peach Coolers
The Smirnoff Ice Peach Bellini is a Fresh Twist on a Brunch Favourite
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Exotic Superfood Beer
This Unique Beer from Japan Contains Grapefruit and Peruvian Maca
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Cocktail-Inspired Beer
Super Bock's Flavored Beer Tastes Like Other Alcoholic Spirits
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Port-Like Beer Branding
Old River Ale Looks More Like a Liqueur
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Refreshing Wine-Inspired Teas
The Republic of Tea's Newest Flavors Are Inspired by Wine
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Pre-Mixed Pina Coladas
This Convenient Frozen Pina Colada Mix Means You Can Kick Back and Relax
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Citrus-Infused Beers
The 'Curious Traveler' Beer Offers a Take on the Classic European Shandy
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Whiskey Four-Packs
Jack Daniels' Pre-Mixed Ready to Drink Packs Offer Effortless Enjoyment
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Spiked Ginger Beers
The Hollows All Natural Alcoholic Ginger Beer is a Healthier Alternative
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Blue-Hued Wine
This Spanish Blue Wine is Best Served Cold Due to Its Sweet Aromatic Flavors
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Fruity Mixed Margaritas
Sauza's Pre-Mixed Margaritas Save You from Doing Any Stirring
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Sparkling Sake Drinks
Shusen Kurano Makes a Champagne-Style Japanese Sake
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Vintage Pre-Mixed Cocktails
These Classic Drinks by Master Malt Make Bartending A Breeze
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Sangria-Inspired Vodka
The Newest Hybrid Alcohol is a Sangria-Flavored UV Vodka
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Mixologist-Crafted Beverage Creations
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Non-Alcoholic Mocktail Launches
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Candy-Flavored Beverages
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Ketone Alcohol Alternatives
Hard Ketones Makes an Alternative to Alcohol That Offers a Real Buzz
Soda-Inspired Alcoholic Refreshments
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Electrolyte-Enhanced Tequila Cocktails
LOLO Ready-to-Drink Cocktails are Natural & Replenishing
Low-Calorie Non-Alcoholic Brews
Partake Brewing's Alternative Brews Challenge Industry Norkms
Refreshed Boozeless Beverage Ranges
Liquid Intelligence Zero-Proof Line Introduces aēlo
Collaboration Drink Ranges
Potbelly Craft Refreshers Were Made with the Tractor Beverage Company
Moderate Drinking Campaigns
The Magic of Moderate Drinking Encourages Responsible Consumption
Premium Next-Gen Juices
Loom is Introducing "Juice from the Future" for Gen Z
Ready-to-Pour Tinned Spirits
Departed Spirits Disrupts the Category with Flask-Like Packaging
Mindful Restaurant Drink Menus
The Chipotle Beverage Menu Has Been Expanded with New Options
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Bar-Quality Canned Cocktails
Wonderland Cocktails Launched Five New Canned Refreshments
Pre-Mixed Premium Cocktails
MOJT's Ready-to-Serve Bottled Cocktails Cater to Gen Z
Timeless Sports Drinks
Ancient Drinks Offers Time-Honored Recipes for Enhanced Energy
Fruity Alcoholic Teas
Local Beverages Iced Tea Seltzers are Available in Five Distinct Flavors
Adaptogen-Infused Alcohol-Free Cocktails
Mataki Introduces a New Delicious Line of RTD Cocktails
Canned Flavored Wine Cocktails
The Minute Maid Spiked Flavored Wine Cocktails are Indulgent
Functional Hydration Mixer Rebrands
Crystal Light Debuts Immunity, Energy, and Mixology Flavors
Lookalike Sparkling Water Cans
Not Beer's Sparkling Water Resembles a Classic Brew
Iced Tea-Infused Vodka Beverages
Surfside Has Been Making Waves Across the United States
Single-Use Cocktail Sachets
Pax's Cocktail and Mocktail Mixes are Ready to Combine with Club Soda
Dopamine-Boosting Beverages
Illicit Elixirs are Non-Alcoholic, Caffeine-Free and Mood-Boosting
Indulgent Vodka Seltzers
PLAY HARD Seltzers Speak to a New Generation of Style & Flavor Seekers
Fruity Wine-Blended Refreshments
Minute Maid Spiked Comes in Three Flavor Options
Build-Your-Own Hydration Solutions
DIY Beverages Offers a Fully Customizable Hydration Experience
Edgy Vitality Beverages
Drink Weird and Grateful Dead Teamed Up to Create a Pair of Drinks
Artful Alkaline Waters
Bored & Thirsty Champions Self-Expression & Interactive Packaging
Non-Alcoholic Fruit Seltzers
The Boston Beer Company Unveils a New Non-Alcoholic Line
Festive Non-Alcoholic Apéritifs
De Soi's St. Moritz Mule Remixes the Classic Moscow Mule
Reviving CBD Drinks
INTUNE CBD Drinks Combine CBD with Functional Health Ingredients
Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Party Packs
SMASHD's Party All Day & Party All Night Packs are Replenishing
Alcohol Alternative Campaigns
Free AF's Campaign Normalizes Choosing Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Influencer-Crafted Gin Cocktails
These Tanqueray Gin Holiday Drinks Celebrate Canadian Traditions
Adaptogenic Craft Mocktails
Zero Proof by Recess Shares Cocktail Flavors Without the Alcohol
Flavored Canned Cocktails
Bluebird Hardwater Expands Its Lineup with New Flavorful Offerings
Non-Alcoholic Electrolyte Cocktails
SMASHD Captivated Millennials & Gen Z with Its Debut Campaign
Togetherness Seltzer Campaigns
White Claw's Grab Life By The Claw Targets the Loneliest Generation
Take-Anywhere Vacation Cocktails
These New Malibu RTS Cocktails Come in Portable Tetra Packs
Personality-Packed Wines
Mullet Wines are Full of Flavor and Anti-Low-Alcohol Attitude
Festive Ready-To-Drink Canned Cocktails
Surfside Iced Tea + Vodka Launches 12 Days of Holiday
High-ABV Sparkling Waters
RIKI Spirits' Vodka and Tequila-Based Drinks Come in at 7% ABV
Bar-Quality Cocktail Blends
Fever-Tree Launches the Two New Cocktail Mixer Flavors
Fruit-Forward Vodka Cocktails
The Squeezed Vodka Cocktails Come in Three Flavors
Refreshing Canned Tequila Cocktails
The Badwater Tequila RTD Range Responds to Consumer Demand
Mixology-Informed Canned Cocktails
Niche Cocktails Introduced Two New Flavors for its RTD Range
Tequila-Inspired Malt Beverages
The el Jimador Spiked Bebidas Variety Pack Has Four Flavors
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Non-Alcoholic Canned Spritzes
Citizen Spritz's Alcohol-Free Cans Support Refreshment & Moderation
Alcohol-Free Tequila Alternatives
Soldadera is a Non-Alcoholic Tequila Made with Agave
Iced Tea-Inspired Vodkas
Boston Beer Company Unveils Sun Cruiser Iced Tea & Vodka
Citrusy Branded Spirit Cocktails
SKYY Vodka & Soda Comes in Two Flavor Options
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Culturally Inspired Canned Cocktails
Phreshly Targets Consumers Who are Tired of Hard Seltzers
Vibrant Canned Cocktail Brands
Lake Hour Draws Inspiration from Lakeside Gatherings
Nootropic Zero-Alcohol Cocktails
Noot Uses Cognitive Enhancers to Uplevel Drinking Experiences
Artisanal High-ABV Cocktails
Art & Rev Canned Craft Cocktails Pack a Punch in Every Serving
Californian Canned Cocktails
Cali Cocktails Share the Taste of Agave Wine and Crisp Carbonation
Party-Ready Mini Cocktails
The Drinks Bureau Makes Fun, Playful 10% ABV Cocktails in 150ml Cans
RTD No-Alcohol Cocktails
!MPROV Booze-Free Cocktails Take the Work Out of Mixing Quality Drinks
Paper Bottle-Packaged Cocktails
World of Zing Cocktails Come in the Frugalpac Frugal Bottle
Modern Non-Alcoholic Rebrands
Flyers Cocktail Company Has Announced a Comprehensive Brand Update
Fruit-Forward Tequila Cocktails
Dad Water is Personality-Packed Fruit-Infused Tequila Water
Spiked Electrolyte Canned Beverages
Postgame Beverages Focuses on Mindfulness When Drinking
Alcohol-Free Canned Cocktails
J2O Mocktails Come in Three Delicious Flavors with Natural Infusions
Refreshing Low-Calorie Mocktails
Joyburst Mocktails Offers a Range of Non-alcoholic Indulgences
Hispanic Canned Cocktails
VMC's Tequila-Based Canned Cocktails Target Hispanics in the US
Internationally Inspired Low-ABV Cocktails
Spirited Brands is Introducing Soke and Soula
Cocktail-Inspired Malt Beverages
Captain Morgan Sliced Takes Cues from Classic Cocktail Recipes
Hard Soft Drink Refreshments
Bottlegreen Vodka Spritz Was Created with Edwards 1902
Mixologist-Grade Canned Cocktails
be. Canned Cocktails Come in Five Flavors
Value-Conscious Bottled Cocktails
The Infusionist Bottled Cocktails are Only at ALDI for £8 Each
Effortless Non-Alcoholic Mixers
SodaStream Crafted Cocktail Mixers Elevate Drinks Made at Home
Boozy Christmas Cocktail Packs
The Wonderland 12 Cocktails of Christmas is Available from BrewDog
Mocktail Subscription Boxes
Mocktail Club Offers a Subscription Service
Alcohol-Free Beer Capsules
Fieldwork Brewing Unveils Multiple New Non-Alcoholic Options
Premium Alcohol-Free Refreshments
Savyll Non-Alcoholic Cocktails are Arriving at Sainsbury's
Paloma-Inspired Craft Sodas
Devil's Foot Debuts the Zero Proof Paloma
Enhanced RTD Beverage Flavors
WKD X Expands Range with Two New Flavors
Social Soda Mixer Campaigns
Level Up With 7UP Inspires Gen Z and Millennial Consumers
Ready-To-Drink Classic Cocktails
GoodDays Focuses on Convenience and Quality in a New Market
Sparkling Lavender Mocktails
Blind Tiger's Lavender French 75 Was Inspired by a Historic Cocktail
High-ABV Tailgate Drinks
Big Sipz's Tailgate Tour Shares a Taste of New Ready-to-Drink Flavors
Icy Caffeinated Alcohol Refreshments
WKD X Drinks Come in Two New Flavor Options
Fermented Agave Canned Cocktails
Thorntail Hard Agave Comes in Three Flavor Options
Versatile RTD Cocktails
Diageo Debuts a Ready-to-Drink Cocktail Line Called The Cockail Collection
Flavorful Alcohol-Free Beers
Kingfisher Zero Responds to Consumer Demands
Adaptogenic Alcohol Alternatives
Huzzy Smart Sips Share a Buzz with Adaptogens and Nootropics
Non-Alcoholic Beer Cocktails
Talon & Tinnie Reinvents the Traditional Boilermaker for Dry January
Fruity Low-ABV Beverages
The Boston Beer Company Unveils a New Non-Alcoholic Beverage
Branded Ready-to-Pour Cocktails
These Diageo Ready-to-Serve Cocktails Come in Three Options
Alcohol-Free Craft Cocktails
Aplós Unveils its New Line of Non-Alcoholic Canned Cocktails
Non-Alcoholic Discovery Apps
The NA Drink Locator App Maps Alcohol-Free Options
Ready-To-Drink Vodka Cocktails
Zeroes Beverages Debuts at the University of Alabama
Spring-Ready RTD Cocktails
Greenbar Distillery Offers Up Non-Alcoholic and Alcoholic Cocktails
Canned Booze-Free Cocktails
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Japanese Heritage Canned Cocktails
-196 Canned Cocktails Come in Two Flavors with a 6% ABV
Spent Grain Alcohol Products
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Alcohol-Free Paloma Cocktails
ISH Crafted a Mindful Version of a Classic Tequila-Based Drink
Blue Raspberry Martinis
Funkin Cocktails' Nitro Infused Martini Appeals to Adult Gen Z Drinkers
Travel-Ready Mini Cocktails
Golden Rule Destination Cocktails are Compact for Adventures
Culinary-Inspired Vodka Sodas
VAQIT's Real Vodka Sodas are Low in Calories and Alcohol
Martini-Inspired Mocktails
Mavrik Launched a Pair of Martini-Style Cocktails Without Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Hard Seltzers
SYSTEM Seltzers' 0% ABV Options Support Inclusive Drinking
Zero-Proof THC Cocktails
Flyers' Sparkling THC Cocktails Reinvent Classics Like the Margarita
Spirit-Based Cold Brews
Kentucky Coffee's Hard Cold Brews Use Premium Coffee-Flavored Whiskey
Bar-Quality Canned Cocktails
These Round Barn Distillery RTD Cocktails Come in Four Flavors
Canned Water Kefirs
Agua de Madre Shares Sparkling Water Kefir by the Can
Nostalgic High-ABV Cocktails
Dirty Shirley Extra Dirty is a Boozy Reimagining of a Childhood Drink
Bar-Quality Canned Cocktails
The Wonderland Canned Cocktails from BrewDog Come in Five Flavors
Mini Alcohol-Removed Wines
FRE's Single-Serve Alcohol-Removed Wines Come in 187ml Bottles
Modern Mule Mocktails
The Mule by Pari is a Zesty, Non-Alcoholic Beverage
Outdoor Dining Canned Cocktails
Mixtons Canned Cocktails Now Come in Three New Flavors
Non-Carbonated Spiked Refreshers
Happy Thursday Was Created by and for Gen Z Adults Ages 21 and Up
Zero-Proof Catering Companies
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Sparkling Tequila Cocktails
Suerte Tequila's Craft Tequila Cocktails Deliver Year-Round Enjoyment
Whimsical Booze-Free Beverages
Everything But The Booze Sells Non-Alcoholic Mocktails in Cans
Non-Alcoholic Spritzers
Weekday Vibes Uses Dealcoholized Wine as a Base for Its Beverages
Alcohol-Free Highball Cocktails
Everleaf and Tayēr + Elementary Created a Juicy, Spicy Mocktail
Light Tequila Cocktails
TSL Offers a Full-Flavor, Lighter Version of Margaritas
Margarita-Style Hard Seltzers
Canteen's Cantina Margarita Offers a Higher Alcohol Content
Ready-to-Pour Bottled Cocktails
These New Absolut Cocktails Come in Two Flavor Options
Fiery Non-Alcoholic Spirits
Talonmore Drinks Company Serves Consumers a New Non-Alcoholic Spirit
Adaptogen-Based Cocktail Packs
Elta Ego Unveils a New Adaptogen-Infused Beverage Lineup
Single-Serve Zero-Alcohol Cocktails
Maya’s Bottled Non-Alcoholic Cocktails Replicate the Classics
Ready-to-Sip Sparkling Meads
Salud Viking Offers a Modern Experience of Mead as a Wine-in-a-Pint
Premium Zero-Alcohol Seltzers
White Claw 0% Alcohol Satisfies Like an Alcoholic Drink
Game Day-Inspired Shots
Game On Shots Bottle the Fun of Stadium Snacks & Tailgating
Curated Alcohol-Free Alternatives
House of 0.0% Shares a Selection of Alcohol-Free Drinks
Non-Alcoholic Rosé Wines
Bodvár No. 0 Caters to the Mindful Preferences of Younger Drinkers
Fruity Canned Margaritas
Altos' Ready-to-Drink Margaritas Offer Convenience & Quality
Low-ABV Canned Cocktails
These Tattersall Distilling Canned Cocktails Come in Three Varieties
Zero-ABV Tequila Alternatives
Seven Giants' Alcohol-Free Tequilas Reinterpret Classic Blends
Multi-Alcohol Variety Packs
Carbliss' Drink Variety Pack Offers a Taste of Three Types of Spirits
Tropical High-ABV Beverages
Seagram's Escapes Spiked Share Refreshment & a Higher Alcohol Content
Low-Calorie Canned Margaritas
Soula Shares Premium Cocktails Prepared with Mexican Agave Azul Wine