# Canned Carolina Spirit Cocktails Friend of the Devil Canned Cocktails Come in Two Varieties By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-09-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friend-of-the-devil-canned-cocktails References: [bevnet](https://www.bevnet.com/spirits/2023/devils-foot-beverage-launches-rtd-craft-cocktail-line-friend-of-the-devil) & [devilsfootbrew](https://devilsfootbrew.com/)  The Friend of the Devil canned cocktails have been created by the team behind [Devil's Foot Beverage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dark-fairy-cocktail) as a series of libations perfect for discerning drinkers to try out. The cocktails are crafted with a [ready-to-drink (RTD) format](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readytodrink-classic-cocktails) in mind and boast Carolina-made spirits in each recipe. The cocktails come in two varieties including Vodka Lemonade and the Carolina Mule, which put Botanica Vodka from Nippitaty Distillery and Asheville Vodka from [Cultivated Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosaic-neo), respectively, in the spotlight. Each drink has an 8% ABV and are crafted with a range of premium ingredients. VP, Lead Designer and Co-Founder of Devil's Foot and Friend of the Devil Jacob Baumann spoke on the Friend of the Devil canned cocktails saying, "We’ve worked with local bars and restaurants to use our Ginger Beer and Lemonade as the base of their cocktails on tap for years now, and it’s time to share the love! We are excited to use our same sustainable, farm-to-can approach to create canned cocktails." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ready-to-drink Cocktails:** The rise of ready-to-drink cocktails opens up opportunities for innovative brands to create convenient and high-quality libations. - **Local Spirit Collaboration:** Collaborations between local distilleries and cocktail brands allow for unique and regional flavors to be showcased in canned cocktails. - **Sustainable Canned Beverages:** The demand for sustainable and eco-friendly packaging solutions creates room for disruptive innovation in the canned beverage industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beverage Manufacturing:** Manufacturers in the beverage industry can tap into the growing market of ready-to-drink cocktails by offering their own unique and premium canned options. - **Craft Spirit Distilleries:** Craft distilleries can explore collaborations with canned cocktail brands to showcase their spirits and expand their target audience. - **Packaging Design:** Companies specializing in packaging design have an opportunity to create sustainable and visually appealing designs for canned beverages, meeting the demand for eco-friendly options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artisanal High-ABV Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-craft-cocktails.md) - [Expertly Crafted Rum Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-rum-cocktail.md) - [Bar-Quality Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-co.md) - [Crafty Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafty-canned-cocktail.md) - [Spicy Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-canned-cocktails.md) - [Freshly Squeezed Fruit Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craftwell-cocktails.md) - [Canned Sparkling Craft Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkling-craft-cocktails1.md) - [Timeless Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cocktail-chemist.md) - [High-ABV RTD Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogfish.md)