Sagamore Spirit is crushing on the canned cocktail competition, as the whiskey maker is now bringing a classic cocktail to the masses.
In a statement from the distiller, Sagamore recently announced the release of its Orange Crush Craft Canned Cocktail, inspired by the original Orange Crush cocktail made famous in Ocean City, Maryland.
The new canned cocktail is a new take on a 30-year-old recipe, made with orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, and natural orange flavor paired with the distiller’s straight rye whiskey.
The Orange Crush canned drink clocks in at 8% ABV and was made in partnership with the mixology specialists at Baltimore’s CAnE Collective.
“We welcomed the challenge of creating something with our rye whiskey that is both new and familiar at the same time,” said Ryan Norwood, vice president of distillery operations at Sagamore Spirit. “The Orange Crush cocktail was a natural choice to translate to cans not only because it originated in our home state, but also because of how well the citrus and honey notes hold up to our rye whiskey. It’s a genuine taste of Maryland summer.”
Sagamore Spirit launched its first canned cocktails nearly two years ago in a few select markets before launching nationally last May.
Their line of flavors also include Pineapple Ryegarita, Honey Paloma and Lemon Tea Fizz. And there’s distillery exclusive canned cocktail flavors at Sagamore Spirit’s Baltimore location, such as Ginger & Rye and Night Brunch Punch.
The new Sagamore Spirit’s Orange Crush Canned Cocktail will be available in 4-packs nationally and has a suggested retail price $14.99.
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In addition, Sagamore will hold its first-ever “Orange Crush Week” at participating accounts starting May 15th. Those who order a hand-crafted Orange Crush cocktail can post a photo of their #OrangeCrushSmile for a chance to win the “Ultimate Mixologist Gift Pack,” which includes ingredients to craft Orange Crush cocktails at home, complete with a premium juicer, branded barware, and Sagamore Spirit swag.
Additional support for Orange Crush Week will include a total Orange Crush takeover of Sagamore Spirit’s website, original video content highlighting the cocktail streaming at select on-premise accounts, and more.
For those in the Baltimore area, Sagamore Spirit will also be serving the cocktail in its Nineteen O’Nine whiskey bar throughout that week.
To find a pack of Sagamore Spirit’s Craft Canned Cocktails or to find a list of accounts participating in the Orange Crush Week activation, check out www.sagamorespirit.com.
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