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1 TRULY SPIKED & SPARKLING ROSÉ This is a rosy-hued spiked sparkling water with refreshing bubbles , the company says , made for “ any on-the-go summer adventure .” It ’ s delicately sweet , a tad tart and fruity with a hint of California Chardonnay grapes , the company says . 100 calories , 1g of sugars and 5 % ABV . URL : www . trulyspikedsparkling . com SRP : $ 14.99 – $ 16.99 per 12-pack .
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2 SMIRNOFF MOSCOW MULE-FLAVORED VODKA From the co-creator of the original Moscow Mule back in 1941 . Combines zesty ginger and tangy lime fl avors for a take on a classic drink , the company says . The bottle is copper colored , paying homage to the mule mug . Just add ginger ale ( or ginger beer ) to this ready-to-mix product . URL : www . smirnoff . com SRP : $ 14.99 per 750-ml .
3 BOSFORD ROSE GIN & STRAWBERRY LIQUEUR From Bacardi , a pink-hued , strawberry and raspberry naturally fl avored distilled spirit . Gluten-free and distilled with the same botanicals used in the original Bosford London Dry Gin recipe . It is then blended with strawberry and raspberry fl avors and a touch of sugar for a light sweetness , the company says . URL : www . bacardilimited . com SRP : $ 14.99 per 750-ml . bottle .
4 WILD TURKEY RUSSELL ’ S RESERVE 2002 The fi rst non-chill fi ltered , barrel-proof bourbon from the brand . Only 25 barrels were chosen to create this spirit . 114.6 proof . A nose of stone fruits , pear , citrus , oak and a hint of white pepper , the company says , before notes of grapefruit , white chocolate and gentle spice with a fi nish that is long and malty with notes of cream , banana and coconut . URL : www . wildturkey . com SRP : $ 249.99 for a 750-ml . bottle .
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5 OLD FORESTER BIRTHDAY BOURBON The annual limited release created to celebrate founder George Garvin Brown ’ s birthday on Sept . 2 . Selected from a single day of production . A total of 120 barrels , distilled on June 9 , 2006 , were marked for this year ’ s release . 101 proof . Roughly 2,400 six-bottle cases will be available . URL : www . oldforester . com SRP : $ 99.99 per 750-ml . bottle .
6 ABSOLUT GRAPEFRUIT A grapefruit-fl avored vodka offering a naturally sweet fl avor – with zero added sugar or artifi cial coloring . It features a fruity taste with a character of pink grapefruit and sweetness , the company says . Ideal for any number of cocktails , from simple to sophisticated . URL : www . absolut . com SRP : $ 19.99 per 750-ml ., or $ 24.99 per 1-L .
7 CAPTAIN MORGAN APPLE SMASH The brand ’ s newest pre-made shot , which blends Caribbean rum with green-apple fl avor ( 60 proof , 30 % ABV ). Though ideally enjoyed as a chilled shot , Apple Smash can also be served in a number of cocktail recipes . The packaging resembles an apple and emanates the aroma of tart green apple when you scratch the bottle . URL : www . captainmorgan . com SRP : $ 15.99 per 750-ml .
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40 StateWays | www . stateways . com | September / October 2018