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New Zealand low-calorie white spirit Part Time Rangers has arrived in Australia, with a mission to increase wildlife conservation. 

Part Time Rangers is a ready-to-drink (RTD) alcoholic beverage with less than three grams of sugar.

Brown-Forman – Part Time Rangers parent company managing director ANZPI Eveline Albarracin said they are excited to launch the beverage in Australia. 

“A low-calorie white spirit RTD, Part Time Rangers isn’t just better for Aussies, it’s better for the world,” said Albarracin. 

Launched three years agoBrown-Forman has donated more than $160,000 to wildlife conservation initiatives around the globe, including WWF Australia.

“There is a gap that exists in sustainable alcoholic beverages and with consumers globally valuing the importance of working together to protect the environment, Part Time Rangers is the perfect drink for those that not only want a RTD that tastes good but has a feel-good factor, knowing that they are helping contribute towards saving wildlife,” said Albarracin. 

The range is available in three flavours with each highlighting a species at potential risk – Pink Rhino (gin, raspberries and sparkling water), Yellow Elephant (tropical blend with vodka, passionfruit and sparkling water) and Black Elephant (vodka, lime and sparkling water). 

The range is available at local liquor retailers for RRP $21.99 per four pack.

 

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