• The Kraken Black Mojito RTD is a combination of Kraken Black Spiced Rum with of mint and lime flavours, topped with soda. Image: Proximo
    The Kraken Black Mojito RTD is a combination of Kraken Black Spiced Rum with of mint and lime flavours, topped with soda. Image: Proximo
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Kraken Black Spiced Rum has released its premixed cocktail in a can in Australia, featuring a twist on the classic mojito.

The Kraken Black Mojito RTD is a combination of Kraken Black Spiced Rum with of mint and lime flavours, topped with soda.

Proximo spirits specialist Hayley Dixon, said the Black Mojito had all the nods to the cult classic mojito.

“Kraken Black Mojito offers on-the-go convenience with the premium taste of a freshly mixed cocktail.

“With Aussies increasingly looking for convenience, we’re expanding our range with Kraken’s first premixed drink in a can in Australia, to offer consumers more choice for a range of summer occasions,” said Dixon.

The Kraken Rum Black Mojito expands the range of premixed Kraken products available in Australia, with the range including The Kraken Black Spiced Rum & Cola 330mL bottles and The Kraken Black Spiced Rum & Dry 330mL bottles.

The Kraken Rum Black Mojito is 5.5 percent ABV and sold in four-pack cans from participating retailers for $28.99 RRP.

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