La Catrina Classic Margarita is produced by La Catrina – a California based brand that produces various wine varietals as well as wine-based cocktails. Their vineyards are family owned, and each bottle features artwork based on La Calavera Catrina – a satirical figure often associated with Day of the Dead. Although the brand is best known for their wines, they also offer a selection of ready-to-drink cocktail products, crafted under the guidance of mixologist Bob Stashak. This particular bottle of Classic Margarita uses a blue agave wine base, along with lime juice and natural flavors. It is sweetened with natural cane sugar. Bottle Specs […]
On The Rocks The Cosmopolitan is produced by On The Rocks Premium Cocktails – a ready-to-drink cocktail brand founded by Patrick Halbert and Rocco Milano. As a brand, they aim to create bottled cocktails with a bartender mindset, so that they have the quality one might receive at a bar. On The Rocks was acquired by Beam Suntory in 2018. This particular bottle of Cosmopolitan is made using Effen Vodka, triple sec, and other flavors including cranberry, lemon, and lime. Bottle Specs ❖ ABV: 20% ❖ Production: On The Rocks Premium Cocktails ❖ Aging: N/A ❖ Price Point: moderate My Tasting notes: I took a whiff of this cocktail, and the scent […]
BuzzBallz Watermelon Smash Cocktail is produced by BuzzBallz – a Texas based spirits company that produces a variety of ready-to-drink cocktail, wine chiller, and malt beverage products. Founded in 2009 by former schoolteacher Merrilee Kick, it was acquired by Sazerac Company in 2024. As a brand, BuzzBallz takes pride in their recyclable packaging, and aims to create fun and innovative ready-to-drink products. This particular bottle of Watermelon Smash Cocktail is made using vodka, real watermelon juice, and other flavors and colors. It is advertised as Kosher and gluten-free. Bottle Specs ❖ ABV: 15% ❖ Factory: BuzzBallz/Southern Champion […]
Whip Shots Peppermint is produced by Starco brands, in collaboration with music artist Cardi B. Launched in 2021, Whip Shots produces vodka-infused whipped cream in a variety of flavors such as caramel, mocha, vanilla and more. This particular bottle of Peppermint Whip Shots is a seasonal flavor first introduced in 2022. It is made using what the brand calls “ultra premium vodka”, both natural and artificial flavors, certified colors, and caramel colors. According to the bottle, it is non-dairy, gluten-free, and kosher dairy (it includes sodium caseinate, which is a milk derivative). Bottle Specs ❖ ABV: 10% ❖ Production: Temperance Distilling […]
IC Iced Peppermint Bark Spiked Latte is produced by C&L Imports – a Maryland-based company that works with a variety of different spirits brands. The IC Iced brand includes a variety of spiked coffee products, many of which are geared towards holiday and seasonal flavors. This particular bottle of Peppermint Bark Spiked Latte is made using a grape wine base, and includes what the brand describes as “natural flavors” and caramel color. One can assume the flavors include coffee, chocolate, and peppermint, although specific ingredients are not specified. BOTTLE SPECS ❖ ABV: 14% ❖ Distillery: Undisclosed ❖ Aging: N/A ❖ Price Point: lower […]