Cutwater Launches Chocolate Espresso Martini, a Decadent Twist on a Fan-Favorite Cocktail

The leading ready-to-drink cocktail brand expands its martini range to include Chocolate Espresso Martini, just in time for Valentine's Day

SAN DIEGO, CA – January 22, 2026 – Cutwater, the #1 spirits-based cocktail brand*, is introducing the Chocolate Espresso Martini, a decadent twist on a classic favorite. Available nationwide for a limited time, the innovative canned cocktail builds on the popularity of the Cutwater Espresso Martini – the brand's #1 fastest-selling martini – by adding a hint of chocolate.

This launch expands Cutwater's martini range just in time for Valentine's Day and Galentine's Day celebrations. Crafted with Cutwater's award-winning vodka and coffee cream liqueur, Chocolate Espresso Martini sits at 13% Alc./Vol. and is the perfect harmony between notes of rich cocoa, roasted espresso, and velvety cream – no mixing required. The result is an indulgent delight that elevates any hosting occasion.

"Building on the success of our Espresso Martini, this innovative cocktail showcases our commitment to delivering real cocktails that are perfectly mixed, carefully crafted around what consumers actually want and need," said Jakki Kay, Sr. Director of Marketing for Cutwater. "Our Chocolate Espresso Martini arrives just in time to make hosting simple this season – from a cozy Valentine's Day date night in, to a Galentine's Day gathering, or any moment in-between."

Enjoy it straight from the can, chilled with a chocolate rim, or shaken over ice, the latest bar-quality cocktail innovation from Cutwater is an effortless way to sip, share, and spread the love this season.

Now available in four-packs of 12-ounce cans, the ready-to-drink Chocolate Espresso Martini is rolling out to shelves nationwide wherever Cutwater is sold.

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About Cutwater

Anheuser-Busch-owned Cutwater, the most awarded canned cocktail brand in the U.S.1, is a San Diego-based distillery known for its award-winning lineup of 20+ canned cocktail classics made from its portfolio of bottled spirits that span nearly every spirits category including tequila, vodka, rum, gin, whiskey, mezcal and liqueur. Cutwater is a 50,000-square-foot distillery and production facility, which includes a world-class tasting room and restaurant. To date, Cutwater has earned over 3,000 awards across its portfolio of products and is distributed in 50 states. Learn more at the link below or follow @cutwaterspirits on Instagram, X, and Facebook.

About Anheuser-Busch

At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years, we have delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As a leading American manufacturer and the nation's top brewer, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only brewer that invests in the U.S. at this scale.

We are home to the nation's most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, and Cutwater, as well as industry-leading regional craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. That's who we are. For more information, visit the link below or follow Anheuser-Busch on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram.

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