# Refreshing Canned Tequila Cocktails The Badwater Tequila RTD Range Responds to Consumer Demand By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-05-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/badwater-tequila References: [retailtimes](https://retailtimes.co.uk/ambitious-tequila-brand-launches-rtd-range/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/badwaterdrinks/?hl=en)  The [Badwater Tequila](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/badwater-tequila-pineapple-crush) RTD range is a new lineup of libations that responds to the increasing popularity of [ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails and tequila products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johnny-tejas) in the UK, particularly amongst Gen Z consumers. The drinks prioritize a refreshing flavor profile that comes in three flavors including Pineapple Crush, Lime Margarita and Grapefruit Paloma, which are each made with real fruit juice. The canned cocktails come in 330ml cans that are sold individually for £2.75 each and have a 4.5% ABV to position them well against the existing competition on the market. The Badwater Tequila RTD range was announced alongside news of a three-year distribution partnership with [Proof Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noot) that will see the brand reach a wide swath of market segments. This includes grocery, convenience and wholesale, which will also be coupled with brand activation support across the UK during events and festival season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 23% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Canned Tequila Cocktails Innovation:** Responding to increasing RTD cocktails demand, the Badwater Tequila RTD range offers refreshing flavors made with real fruit juice. - **Gen Z Beverage Preferences:** The popularity of tequila products among Gen Z consumers in the UK drives the launch of the Badwater Tequila RTD range, appealing to younger demographics. - **Market Expansion Strategies:** Through a three-year distribution partnership with Proof Drinks, Badwater Tequila RTD range targets multiple market segments like grocery, convenience, and wholesale for widespread reach. ### Who This Affects Most - **Alcoholic Beverage Industry:** The Alcoholic Beverage Industry can explore incorporating real fruit juice in RTD cocktails to meet consumer demand for refreshing and flavorful options, following the Badwater Tequila RTD range. - **Event Marketing Industry:** The Event Marketing Industry can capitalize on brand activation support during events and festivals, inspired by the successful strategy of Badwater Tequila RTD range across the UK. - **Distribution Industry Partnerships:** The Distribution Industry can seek innovative three-year partnerships to expand market presence and strategically target various segments like grocery, convenience, and wholesale, akin to the Proof Drinks collaboration with the Badwater Tequila RTD range. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ready-to-Drink Tropical Tequila Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/badwater-tequila-pineapple-crush.md) - [Premium Canned Tequila Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tequila-cazadores-1.md) - [Fruity Canned Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-to-drink-margarita.md) - [Mexican-Made RTD Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-mix.md) - [Ready-to-Drink Tequila Tonics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tequila-tonic.md) - [Canned Paloma-Inspired Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pimentae-grapefruit-margarita.md) - [Canned Tequila-Vodka Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/por-qu-no-rtds.md) - [Electrolyte-Enhanced Tequila Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-to-drink-tequila-cocktails.md) - [Dynamic RTD Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agave-boom-margaritas.md)