Sonic is teaming up with Oklahoma’s COOP Ale Works to produce boozy seltzers.
Greg Horton, a writer for Oklahoma’s 405 Magazine, broke the news on Twitter late last week.
“Definitely the biggest beverage news this year for Oklahoma,” he posted, explaining that the two OK brands “have entered into an agreement that will triple COOP’s production. Sonic is bringing some of their famous flavors to hard seltzer starting May 1.”
Definitely the biggest beverage news this year for Oklahoma. @sonicdrivein and @COOPAleWorks have entered into an agreement that will triple COOP’s production. Sonic is bringing some of their famous flavors to hard seltzer starting May 1. @405Mag @RNDC_USA pic.twitter.com/p7vQCzYVQD
— Greg Horton (@winerev) February 26, 2021
Horton’s tweet included first looks at a 12-can “Citrus Variety Pack” featuring Lemon Berry, Classic Lemonade, Cherry Limeade, and Original Limeade flavors; a “Tropical Variety Pack” with Orange Pineapple, Mango Guava, Ocean Water, and Melon Medley flavors; and two individual large cans labeled at 5 percent ABV with 160 calories and 2 grams of sugar.
The fast-food chain has confirmed the collaboration, adding that the new hard seltzers will not be sold at Sonic Drive-In locations. Also the locations of distribution has not yet been announced.
COOP Ale Works has its own line of hard seltzers, Will & Wiley, and when those launched last year, they were distributed in six states: Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Arkansas.
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