• Asahi Beverages' Hard Rated Orange. (Image: Supplied)
    Asahi Beverages' Hard Rated Orange. (Image: Supplied)
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Australia’s top-rated white spirit premix brand has launched its highly anticipated new flavour, Hard Rated Alcoholic Orange 4.5%. Hard Rated’s Alcoholic Orange unleashes a low fizz, sweet and zesty orange flavour with no artificial colours or flavours.

Asahi Beverages’ Head of RTDs & Cider, Sarah Wilcox said, “We’re absolutely thrilled to launch Hard Rated Orange, as we know consumers have been crying out for a great tasting orange-flavoured alcoholic drink.”

“Since Asahi launched Hard Rated in 2023, the growing popularity of RTDs year on year has been undeniable.

“To continue to drive Hard Rated as Australia’s leading white spirit premix, Hard Rated Alcoholic Orange will deliver a tangy orange hit that’s been missing on shelves.”

Hard Rated Alcoholic Orange is sold in 4-packs, 10-packs, 24-packs and 30-packs of 375ml cans, plus it’s available on tap. RRP is around $30 for a 4-pack and $60 for a 10-pack. It’s available now at major alcohol retailers and venues.

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