Beverage Alcohol

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Sleek Au Vodka bottle and a ready-to-drink cocktail on a bar counter, with a subtle background suggesting a business acquisition.

Drinks

Sazerac Acquires UK's Au Vodka, Boosting Ready-to-Drink Cocktail Market

Au Vodka, a UK-based brand, sold 50,000 bottles in its initial week in the U.

Daniel Moretti·August 20, 2026

A diverse group of friends happily toasting with various ready-to-drink cocktails at a stylish outdoor social event.

Drinks

Ready-to-drink cocktails surge past $3.7 billion

U.S. spirits supplier sales experienced a 2.2 percent dip in 2025, with total revenue reaching $36.4 billion. This contraction suggests a significant recalibration within the broader beverage alcohol

Daniel Moretti·August 1, 2026