As the Romans said, 'in vino veritas,' but in the March 2017 alcohol trends as a whole there's truth, whether related to wine or any other form of alcohol. Two of the most notable overarching ideas therein involve the flavors of the various alcoholic beverages and the way that those beverages are presented.
Purists might dismay, but flavored varieties of traditional alcohols are becoming more and more popular. The Modern Times Black House Nitro Stout is a dark beer flavored with coffee, coconut, and cocoa, and Forbidden Root's 'Fernetic' botanical beer is combined with the bitter taste of Fernet-Branca liqueur and various roots and herbs.
Alcohol across every category is getting creative branding, since a catchy brand identity is essential in order to stand out in a crowded market. 'Spytail Black Ginger Rum,' for instance, uses an old naval bottle design to highlight its 19th century recipe.
Top 40 Alcohol Concepts in March
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Elaborate Cocktail Apparatuses
'TWIST by Pinch' is Pinch Food Design's New Cocktail Service
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Crystal Clear Ice Molds
The W&P Design Clear Ice Mold Creates Perfectly Pristine Ice
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Artisanal Wine Labeling
'Taylors Wines' Rebranded Its Bottles to Target Younger Consumers
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Sprawling Upscale Liquor Stores
'Tonique' is a Massive Retail Outlet Carrying Fine Wine and Liquor
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Lyric-Transmitting Beer Cups
The Brahma Valley Music Festival Featured Helpful 'Copokê' Glasses
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Contoured Wine Chalices
The Wine Glass Mask Accentuates the Aromas of Wine
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Embossed Craft Beer Cans
These Beers Feature a Minimal Design with Coordinated Colors
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Welcoming Wine Bars
'Clarette' is a New Wine Bar in London That Throws Out Formal Dress Codes
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Multicultural Beer Branding
Folks Craft Brewery Celebrates Sharing Beer Across Cultures
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Virtual Drink-Sharing Campaigns
Label 5's 'High 5' Campaign Lets People Share Drinks Online
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Festival-Commemorating Beer Art
Bud Light's Sxsw Branding Offers a Diversion for the Brand
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Fruity Prosecco Floats
This Boozy Float Recipe is a Light and Refreshing Treat for Spring
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NFC Whiskey Bottles
Jameson's Limited-Edition Whiskey Bottle Offers St. Patrick's Day Prizes
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Bartender-Friendly Bottles
The New Gin Bottles from Death's Door are Ergonomic and Eco-Friendly
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Low-Calorie Cocktail Mixers
Funkin's Skinny Mixers Create Cocktails with 100 Calories or Less
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DIY Cocktail Subscriptions
The Shaker and Spoon Subscription is Perfect for Alcohol-Lovers
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Wrestler-Shaped Tequila Bottles
Mucha Liga's Packaging Resembles the Head of a Masked Luchador
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Boldly Blended Wines
'Hopes End' is a Millennial-Targeted South Australian Red Wine Blend
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Monstrous Beer Branding
Bayou Teche Brewing's 'Swamp Thing IPA' Takes Inspiration from Legends
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Portable Single-Glass Wine Aerators
The Eparé Pocket Wine Aerator Mimics in-Bottle Wine Aging
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Pub-Finding Apps
The 'Wotzon' App Has the Potential to Revitalize the Pub Industry
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Bottle-Repurposing Machines
DB Breweries' Machines Turns Beer Bottle Glass to Sand
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Mezcal Tequila Blends
Sammy Hagar and Adam Levine are Behind Santo Mezquila
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Youthfully Graphic Wine Bottles
'Celler Masroig' Offers Non-Traditional Wine Products
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Wine-Infused Flavored Coffee Beans
This Coffee is from Molinari Private Reserve and Peete's Coffee
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Alcoholic Grape Sodas
Henry's Hard Soda Now Makes a Grape Soda with 4.2% Alcohol
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Customized Beer-Labeling Apps
Laphroaig’s App Lets Drinkers Create "Opinionated" Whisky Labels
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Vinegar-Based Cocktail Syrups
The False Ox Brand Offers Natural Concentrated Syrups
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Dual-Pour Beer Caps
Grain Belt's Can Topper is a Romantic and Easy Way to Serve Drinks for Two
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Historical Whiskey Bottle Redesigns
This New Bottle Marks Jack Daniel's 150th Anniversary
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Rainy Beer Giveaways
London Pride Brewery is Giving Away Free Beers During Precipitation
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Naval Rum Bottles
The 19th Century Recipe Used for 'Spytail' Celebrates Deep-Sea Explorers
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Lightly Carbonated Hard Ciders
The Portland Kinda Dry Cider is a Refreshing Alternative to Beer
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Beachy Hard Lemonades
These Polish Lemonades Offer Fresh Flavors and Imagery
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Cocktail-Inspired Energy Drinks
BLU Premium Drinks in Tequila and Mojito are Alcohol-Free
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Spirited Botanical Beers
Forbidden Root's 'Fernetic' is Made with Fernet-Branca Liquor
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In-Flight Beer Brews
Cathay Pacific's 'Betsy' Enhances the Enjoyment of Beer on an Airplane
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Milled Lentil Beers
Lobethal Bierhaus Launched a Gluten-Free 'Lentil Pale Ale'
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Coffee-Infused Beers
The Modern Times Black House Nitro Stout Has Coffee and Coconut Ingredients
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Romantic Cocktail Tutorials
Soda Stream Australia's 'Love Potions' Clip Celebrates Valentine's Day
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All-Black Mystery Sodas
This Zero-Sugar What the Fanta Has a Secret Flavor and a Striking Color
AI-Created Campaign Images
Martini Launches an AI-Powered Alcohol Campaign with a Flavor Focus
Beer-Pouring Party Billboards
JUBEL Made a Billboard That Pours Pints Invites People in to Party
Premium High-ABV Cocktails
DIO Canned Cocktails are Low in Sugar & Calories with 15% ABV
Conceptual Craft Beer Bottles
Sour Glass Encourages Thoughtful Drinking Experiences
Upcycled Grape Drinks
Joni's Non-Alcoholic Beverages Repurpose Pressed Juice from Unripened Grapes
Soda-Inspired Alcoholic Refreshments
SVNS Hard 7Up Comes in Two Flavor Options
Low-Calorie Non-Alcoholic Brews
Partake Brewing's Alternative Brews Challenge Industry Norkms
Carbonated Milk Sodas
P.S. milk sodas is a Flirty Canned Beverage Concept
Romantic Drinking Accessories
Hendrick’s & Wiederhoeft Crafted a Line of Unusual "Gintimates"
Moderate Drinking Campaigns
The Magic of Moderate Drinking Encourages Responsible Consumption
Curious Whiskey Campaigns
Four Roses' Don't Mention It Campaign Targets Younger Whiskey Drinkers
Ready-to-Pour Tinned Spirits
Departed Spirits Disrupts the Category with Flask-Like Packaging
Heritage-Focused Hard Seltzer Brands
Grown Folks Positions Its Product as a Tribute to Tradition
Eclipse-Themed Beverages
The Darkest Hour by Excel Bottling Marks a 2024 Astronomical Event
Non-Alcoholic Fruit Seltzers
The Boston Beer Company Unveils a New Non-Alcoholic Line
Timeless Sports Drinks
Ancient Drinks Offers Time-Honored Recipes for Enhanced Energy
Lookalike Sparkling Water Cans
Not Beer's Sparkling Water Resembles a Classic Brew
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Beer-Flavored Ice Pops
Coors Light Coors-icles are Non-Alcoholic But Only For Fans 21 and Up
Fizzy Vodka Crossover Cans
Absolut Vodka & Sprite Launches Across the UK in 12-Count Boxes
Dopamine-Boosting Beverages
Illicit Elixirs are Non-Alcoholic, Caffeine-Free and Mood-Boosting
Indulgent Vodka Seltzers
PLAY HARD Seltzers Speak to a New Generation of Style & Flavor Seekers
Non-Alcoholic Liqueurs
Giffard Expands into Sober Curious Market with Four Non-Alcoholic Liqueurs
Paper Vodka Bottles
Mother of Pearl Vodka Debuts the First Australian Vodka in a Paper Bottle
Festive Hard Seltzer Beverages
Truly Debuted Its Holiday Party Pack in time for the Festivities
Green Tea-Infused Beers
Introducing Dad & Dave's Brewing GABS 2023 Boba Beer: A Fusion of Flavors
Dry January Beer Launches
Blue Moon Supports Dry-Back January with New Launch
Low Alcohol Beverage Brands
MIXOLOSHE to Attract Non-Alcoholic and Low ABV Consumers
High-ABV Canned Margaritas
Big Sipz Deliver 16% ABV in a Small Package
Fruity Wine-Blended Refreshments
Minute Maid Spiked Comes in Three Flavor Options
Varied ABV Vodka Sodas
Gradient Beverages Offers a New Level of Control for Drinkers
Earthily Aromatic Lager Beers
This Lager Combines Floral & Arboreal Elements For a Rounded Profile
Mocktail-Inspired Cannabis Drinks
The 'House of Terpenes' Beverages Deftly Combine Flavor & Buzz
Adaptogenic Alcohol-Free Lagers
This Alcohol-Free Craft Beer is Brewed with Functional Mushrooms
Retro-Tinged Beer-Branded Apparel
Coors Joins Huckberry to Launch a Capsule of Apparel
Mixology-Informed Canned Cocktails
Niche Cocktails Introduced Two New Flavors for its RTD Range
Premium Non-Alcoholic Wines
Sovi Wine Co. Offer Vintage and Varietal Specific Non-alcholic Wines
Blueberry-Spiked Hard Kombuchas
This Alcoholic Kombucha Features Blueberry, Ginger and Lavender
Nostalgic Scottish Beer Collections
Vault City Launches the New Irn-Bru-Inspired Beer Lineup
1.75L Canned Cocktails
Party Can Boast 1.75L of Alcohol in Three Delicious Flavors
Fruity Vodka Sodas
Truly Vodka Soda Uses Six-Times-Distilled Premium Vodka
Fruity RTD Wine Spritz Cans
Social Lite Takes a Sip into Canned Wine with New Wine Spritz
Mediterranean-Inspired Cocktail Bars
Bar Bisou Bisou Serves Low-ABV Cocktails & Zero-Proof Drinks
Textural Candy-Inspired Refreshments
Mentos Drinks Come in Three Non-Sparkling Varieties
Culturally Inspired Canned Cocktails
Phreshly Targets Consumers Who are Tired of Hard Seltzers
Canned RTD Tea Cocktails
Owl's Brew Launches the New Flavors and Packs Ahead of the Summer
Artisanal High-ABV Cocktails
Art & Rev Canned Craft Cocktails Pack a Punch in Every Serving
Non-Alcoholic Canned Cocktails
The Wild Tonic Wanderer Series Features Four Flavors
RTD No-Alcohol Cocktails
!MPROV Booze-Free Cocktails Take the Work Out of Mixing Quality Drinks
Paper Bottle-Packaged Cocktails
World of Zing Cocktails Come in the Frugalpac Frugal Bottle
Beer-Filled Bath Spas
WeWantMore Designs the Bath & Barley Beer Spa in Brussels
Transparent Farm-to-Can Cocktails
Anytime Spritz Boasts 100% Transparent & Sustainable Ingredients
Caffeinated Alcoholic Coolers
Hooch Launches an Enhanced RTD Canned Range Called Soopa Hooch
Reusable Aperitif Bottles
Ghia's Bottle Helps Customers Creatively Repurpose Empty Packaging
Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Campaigns
The Everleaf 'Try January' Campaign Will Offer Free Drinks
Alcohol-Free Canned Cocktails
J2O Mocktails Come in Three Delicious Flavors with Natural Infusions
Mixologist-Grade Canned Cocktails
be. Canned Cocktails Come in Five Flavors
Milan-Honoring Aperitif Packaging
The New Campari Bottle Draws Aesthetic Cues from the City
Botanically Brewed Canned Cocktails
Wild Folk's Zero-Proof Cocktails Take Cues from Foraging
Aperitif-Inspired No-Alcohol Spirits
Botivo is a Small-Batch Botanical Drink Inspired by Aperitifs
Premium Alcohol-Free Refreshments
Savyll Non-Alcoholic Cocktails are Arriving at Sainsbury's
Sparkling Lavender Mocktails
Blind Tiger's Lavender French 75 Was Inspired by a Historic Cocktail
Non-Alcoholic Botanical Brewers
COLDRAW Creates Exceptional Non-Alcoholic Drinking Experiences
Non-Alcoholic Tasting Rooms
Wilderton is Opening a Non-Alcoholic Distillery and Tasting Room
Fermented Adaptogen Beverages
Gutsy's ADAPT2 Collection Features Holy Basil, Maca & Ashwagandha
Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Competitions
Less is More Challenges Bartenders to Make Alcohol-Free Drinks
Mexican Non-Alcoholic Craft Brews
Katrina Brewing Co.'s Non-Alcoholic Beer Pairs with Mexican Food
Botanical Vodka Seltzers
Plant Botanical Infuses Drinks with Dandelion Root, Ginseng & More
Ultra-Modern Functional Sodas
Vibe Unveils a Line of Functional Sodas in Three Fruity Flavors
Branded Ready-to-Pour Cocktails
These Diageo Ready-to-Serve Cocktails Come in Three Options
Beer-Branded Fashion Capsules
805 Beer Has Unveiled Its Latest Spring 2024 Fashion Capsule
Vice-Inspired IPAs
The Seven Deadly Sins Inspired These Colorful Concept IPAs
AI-Concocted Alcoholic Libations
Sapporo Taps IBM To Help Develop a New Generative chūhai Model
Canned Booze-Free Cocktails
IMPROV is a Non-Alcoholic Beverage Revolutionizing Social Drinking
Fruit-Forward Bottled Sodas
Tango Launches Two New Ice Blast Flavors in Bottled Format
Bubbly Beneficial Refreshments
The GLOW Functional Sparkling Beverages Come in Six Flavors
Alcohol-Free Lemongrass Lagers
Ticket's Alcohol-Free Lager Has a Flavorful, Functional Ingredient
Expressive Beer Packagings
'Buqui Bichi Brewery' Debuted a New Set of Packagings for its 5 Flavors
Premium Vodka Brand Cocktails
Absolut Cocktails Offer Three Takes on Classic Recipes
RTD Spanish-Style Spritzers
Vermútino is a Light, Bubbly Beverage That Makes Vermouth Approachable
Japanese Heritage Canned Cocktails
-196 Canned Cocktails Come in Two Flavors with a 6% ABV
Lunar New Year Spirits
The Berry Bros. & Rudd 2023 Winter Release Marks the Year of the Dragon
Blue Raspberry Martinis
Funkin Cocktails' Nitro Infused Martini Appeals to Adult Gen Z Drinkers
Upcycled Beer-Made Vodkas
The BrewDog Bad Beer Vodka Comes in Three Flavors
Zero-Sugar Flavored Malt Beverages
Smirnoff ICE is Reaffirming Itself as the OG
Culinary-Inspired Vodka Sodas
VAQIT's Real Vodka Sodas are Low in Calories and Alcohol
Martini-Inspired Mocktails
Mavrik Launched a Pair of Martini-Style Cocktails Without Alcohol
Functional Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Seraphim Social Beverage is Infused with Functional Ingredients
Globally Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Pine Bar's Wanderlust Menu Offers a Journey for the Senses
Non-Alcoholic Lavender Daiquiris
Mr Fogg's Created a Limited-Edition Menu with Caleño
Spirit-Based Cold Brews
Kentucky Coffee's Hard Cold Brews Use Premium Coffee-Flavored Whiskey
Non-Alcoholic Brew Boxes
Brooklyn Brewery's Special Effects Variety Pack Features a New NA Brew
Nostalgic High-ABV Cocktails
Dirty Shirley Extra Dirty is a Boozy Reimagining of a Childhood Drink
Non-Alcoholic Functional Tonics
Mood by Boochcraft Replenishes the Mind and Body
Premium Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Mocktail Serves Up the Best Parts of Cocktails Without Alcohol
RTD Eco-Conscious Highballs
Crafthouse Cocktails Launches 'Gin & Tonic' and 'Vodka Soda'
Non-Alcoholic Craft Cocktails
Olé Mocktails are Premium Drinks Inspired by Classic Cocktails
Outdoor-Inspired Non-Alc Spirts
Pentire's Non-Alcoholic Spirits are Flavorful in Their Own Right
Dealcoholized Wine Pairings
Moderato's Cuvée Révolutionnaire is Made with True2Aroma Technology
High-ABV Canned Cocktails
The Vosa Spirits High Line Tropics Collection Has Four Flavors
Refreshing Cherry Beer Labels
Matilda Bay Brewery Debuts New Packaging for Tainted Love Beer
Non-Alcoholic Spritzers
Weekday Vibes Uses Dealcoholized Wine as a Base for Its Beverages
Swedish Dessert-Inspired Spirits
These Flävar Spirits Come in Two Dessert Flavors
Art-Covered Sparkling Wines
DESIDERIO N°1 Limited Edition Art Bottles Come in Six Styles
Transformative Cocktail Menus
The Metamorphosis Menu Explores Fermentation, Oxidation & More
Music Festival Vodka Branding
The Absolut Tomorrowland Limited Edition Bottle is Celebratory
Beer-Infused Spice Blends
Spiceology and Derek Wolf Collaborate on a Flavorful Journey
Contemporary Accessible Wine Collections
B.Ink Wines Come in Two Vibrant Flavor Varieties
Complex Modern Aperitifs
Veso's Eclipse Pushes the Boundaries of Flavor
Goji-Flavored Vodka Beverages
Tart Berry and Green Tea Flavors Meet in Goji Soju
Artisan-Inspired Soda Flavors
The London Essence Company Crafted Sodas Come in Two New Flavors
Fruity Non-Alcoholic Beers
Labatt Blue Light Non-Alc Strawberry Acai Stands Out with Fresh Flavors
Alcoholic Lemon-infused Beverages
Coca-Cola India Debuts an Alcoholic Beverage Called ‘Lemon-Dou’
Canned Non-Alcoholic Sangrias
Grüvi's Non-Alcoholic Sangria is Rich in Aromas & Flavors
Berry-Forward Non-Alcoholic Aperitifs
The Ghia Berry Non-Alcoholic Apéritif Has No Added Sugars
Single-Serve Zero-Alcohol Cocktails
Maya’s Bottled Non-Alcoholic Cocktails Replicate the Classics
Vibrant Wine Alternatives
Kally Crafts Non-Alcoholic Drinks with Fruit, Botanicals & Verjus
Non-Alcoholic Canned Cocktails
Molson Coors Debuts Roxie, a Line of Non-Alcoholic Canned Cocktails
Alcohol-Free Saffron Ales
Ticket Pale Ale is Infused with the World’s Most Expensive Spice
Fizzy Hemp-Infused Mocktails
Better Than Booze Makes Hangover-Free, Award-Winning Drinks
RTD Alcohol-Free Spritzes
Abstinence Spirits' Aperitivos are Low-Sugar & Naturally Colored
Curated Alcohol-Free Alternatives
House of 0.0% Shares a Selection of Alcohol-Free Drinks
Zero-Proof Sparkling Beverages
TÖST Makes Sparkling Drinks with No Alcoholic Fermentation
Spicy Low-Alcohol Wines
The Spicy Series by Stella Rosa Wines Fuses Sweet Heat & Low-ABV Options
International Micro-Brewed Stouts
Collective Arts Launches Its New 'Origin of Darkness' Sout Line
Botanical Sweetener-Free Sodas
Nuisance Drinks Now Comes in Two New Flavors
Crafty Canned Cocktails
These Cocktails Make Use Of Pristine Vodka and Purpose-Made Gin
Low-ABV Canned Cocktails
These Tattersall Distilling Canned Cocktails Come in Three Varieties
Blueberry-Based Fruited Ales
The 'Berryful' Beer Puts Forth a Deliciously Tart Blueberry Flavor
Grape-Infused Beer Recipes
Stone Brewing Debuts a Beer Made with an Ingredient Called ‘Phantasm’
Women-Celebrating Sour Beers
This Beer Combines Notes Of Huckleberry, Acai and Blackberry
Lower-ABV Herbal Spirits
Basbas Makes Hierbas Appealing to North American Consumers
Heavily-Hopped Winter Ales
The 'Mogul Madness' Beer Offers Malty Warmth On Cold Winter Days
Alcohol-Free Spirit Ranges
Whitley Neill is Launching Alcohol-Free Versions of its Core Products
Culture-Inspired Packaging Updates
SOBA Hibiscus Launches an Exciting Brand Refresh
Zero-Proof Brunch Beverages
FAUXMOSA is a Bubbly Alcohol-Free Mimosa with Botanical Flavors
Flexible Festive Cocktails
Everleaf x The Alchemist's Serves Can Be Sipped with or Without Alcohol
Tropical High-ABV Beverages
Seagram's Escapes Spiked Share Refreshment & a Higher Alcohol Content
Poison-Inspired Cocktails
The Alchemist Serves Drinks from an "Assassin's Teapot"