Prepared cocktails spotlight

Did you know that prepared cocktails are among the bestselling distilled spirits categories in the United States? In 2004 alone, U.S. sales for prepared cocktails grew by 5.9% to more 6.7 million cases. Southern Wine & Spirits understands the importance of this product category for the retail trade, especially around Fourth of July and throughout the summer months, when so many consumers are enjoying picnics and taking vacations. That’s why Southern features a vast selection of prepared cocktails in single-serve packaging from Allied Domecq, supplier of Kahlúa coffee liqueur brands, and the David Sherman corporation, supplier of Salvador’s prepared margarita brands.

Kahlúa Drinks To Go: The world’s bestselling coffee liqueur is made from shade-grown, free-trade Arabica coffee beans. Blended with the finest imported rums, Kahlúa’s exotic coffee taste makes it the perfect choice for classic cocktails, including the Mudslide and White Russian, both available as prepared cocktails in 1.75 liter and 200-ml “Drinks to Go” bottles. Rum-Cola and Kahlúa with Milk versions are also available as single-serve “Drinks to Go.”

Salvador’s Margarita flavors: The Salvador’s brand is all about consumer choice. The prepared margarita comes in Original, Strawberry, Mango, Raspberry, Lemon Citrus and Blue (a sweet melon-flavored Margarita). The cocktail is available in a wide range of sizes, including a 1.75L, 750ml, 200ml 4-packs (round bottles and flask bottles), and 50ml. Made with Juarez Tequila and bottled at 26 proof to deliver an authentic, full-flavored margarita, Salvador’s does not get “watered down” when enjoyed over ice. To purchase Kahlúa and Savador Margarita prepared cocktails, please contact your SWS sales representative or visit SouthernWineOnline.com (customer registration required).