Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.A popular spirit maker is touting its new coconut vodka as part of a flavor trend it says is set to storm the beverage industry.
Smirnoff announced the introduction of its new toasted coconut-flavored vodka Wednesday, a flavor that joins a line of strawberry, vanilla, blueberry and watermelon-flavored vodkas.
Described as smooth and creamy with the aroma of sweet toasted coconut, the vodka won a silver medal at the 2011 San Francisco World Spirits Competition in March.
French brand Ciroc, which uses grapes to distill its vodka, also has a coconut flavor while Bacardi introduced a coconut-flavored rum last year called Rock Coconut, partly named after the use of rock melon, a fruit indigenous to India and Africa.
Similarly, in recent years coconut water has been marketed as an all-natural hydrating sports drink and hangover tonic with brands like Phenom Water and O.N.E.
The suggested retail price for Smirnoff Coconut Flavored Vodka is $12.99 and is currently on liquor store shelves across the US.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments