The Smirnoff Blue Raspberry Lemonade is a new flavor being launched by the Diageo-owned vodka brand as a sweet spirit perfect for consumers to use when mixing up cocktails from the comfort of their own home this year.
The spirit boasts a blend of flavors including a base of lemonade with the signature taste of blue raspberry, which combine to deliver a nostalgic flavor experience for Millennial and older Gen Z consumers alike to enjoy. The product is arriving in 750ml bottles and boasts a 30% ABV that's suitable for use in cocktails or paired with your choice of mixer for a sweetly tart mixed drink.
Smirnoff North America Brand Leader Jennifer Holiday Hudson commented on the Smirnoff Blue Raspberry Lemonade saying, "Smirnoff Blue Raspberry Lemonade is all about bringing cool vibes and levelling up culture’s biggest moments. This summer is no different, and we’re going coast to coast to ensure everyone gets a taste of our newest (and bluest) flavour."
Nostalgic Summertime Spirits
Smirnoff Blue Raspberry Lemonade Has a Sweet, Tart Flavor Profile
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