Pinnacle Light & Ripe is a new line from Pinnacle Vodka that focuses on natural ingredients and fruit-forward flavors with fewer calories and zero sugar. The new line is being introduced with two varieites, Apricot Honeysuckle and Guava Lime, each of which boasts less than 75 calories per serving.
Created for the uncompromising cocktail lover, Pinnacle Light & Ripe is said to "[strike] the ideal balance between bold flavors and quality ingredients that can be enjoyed any day of the week," as described by Ivan Hidalgo, Senior Marketing Director of Regional Brands at Beam Suntory.
The brand is introducing cocktail recipes that are equal parts inspiring and easy to make with ideas like the Apricot Honeysuckle Spritz and the Guava Lime Sparkler.
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Pinnacle Light & Ripe Shares Fewer Calories & Zero Sugar
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