An innovative spirit, made with a unique blend of top-shelf vodka, pineapple, coconut and Moscato, SMOKE Liqueur blends two of the most popular trends in the spirits industry today - Ready-To-Drink cocktails and Moscato, the fastest growing wine category in the United States. Combining the finest ingredients, this extraordinary liqueur has a rich heritage fusing influences from around the world.
Packaged in a striking white, frosted champagne bottle, SMOKE is already becoming the life of the party at high-profile events around New York City. Whether mixed into a delicious cocktail or served over ice, this spirit is rich and smooth with an attractive, vibrant and flavorful profile.
Brand spokesperson Zev Norotsky remarks, "SMOKE is poised to quickly become a spirits leader because of its taste, packaging and innovation. It will thrive from its premium positioning as a lifestyle brand and as a product that celebrates luxury and status. SMOKE was born from a deep understanding of the rich cultural narratives that influence our lives from the streets to the suites and beyond, which is evident in our ability to combine two popular consumer favorites into one sophisticated ready-to-drink cocktail."
A hot trend in RTD cocktails
The trend of ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails is showing no signs of slowing down. Pre-mixed bottled cocktails represent about 55% of the overall ready-to-serve category, making up approximately $1.2 billion of the total market share. US Sales of Moscato jumped a whopping 70 percent between 2011 and 2012 and millenials make up 46% of Moscato drinkers. Perfectly aligning the two most popular categories in spirits, SMOKE is a sexy blend of premium ingredients, perfect for day and nighttime drinking occasions.
Distributed by Southern Wine & Spirits, SMOKE is 26% alcohol by volume (60 proof) and is available in 750-mL ($29.99 SRP) and 50-mL sizes. Hitting high-profile bars/restaurants and retail stores in the tri-state area this month, the launch will include a national multi-media campaign spearheaded by celebrity affiliations and product seeding, as well as social media, brand collaborations, and on/off-premise activations and events.
