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Livewire Cocktails, Tribally Produced RTD, Launches Variety Pack in Five SoCal Costco Locations

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Sep. 23, 2026 at 8:05 pm

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The 12-pack contains the highest-rated RTD’s in Beverage Testing Institute History, the 97-point winning Honeydew Gin Collins and the 96-point Apricot Whiskey Highball.

Los Angeles, CA (September 23, 2026) – Livewire Cocktails is pleased to announce its first ever variety pack, available in five Costco locations across Los Angeles and Orange counties. The selection of the Apricot Whiskey Highball and Honeydew Gin Collins cocktails was driven by the massive success of these two flavors at the Irwindale Renaissance Pleasure Faire, where festival-goers consumed upwards of 18,000 cans over the seven weekends this past Spring. The Honeydew Gin Collins is a now classic combination of Gin, Honeydew, Lime Leaf, Coconut, and Elderflower, and the Apricot Whiskey Highball is another Livewire classic made with straight Rye Whiskey, Apricot, Green Tea and Elderflower. Both 7.5% ABV cans made industry history in 2021, earning an unprecedented 97 and 96 points, respectively, from the prestigious Beverage Testing Institute. These extraordinary scores are the highest ratings ever awarded to ready-to-drink cocktails by the organization.

"Canned cocktails, have historically, for lack of a better word, sucked. I launched Livewire to make canned cocktails that are actually good, which isn’t that hard if you know what you’re doing," said Aaron Polsky, Founder of Livewire Cocktails. "To launch our first-ever variety pack at Costco with the two highest-rated RTDs in BTI history is a massive win for our brand, our bartenders and our customers." The warehouses include Torrance, Cypress, Yorba Linda, Hawthorne, and San Juan Capistrano.

Livewire experienced a rebirth in 2025 when it was rescued from the brink of collapse by Talking Cedar Distillery, the first tribal distillery in America. Since its rescue and subsequent 2025 packaging and naming convention refresh, Livewire has enjoyed increased distribution and adoption across California, Florida, Washington, and Montana.

Created in Los Angeles and produced on Chehalis Tribal Land in Washington, Livewire was founded in March 2020 by renowned LA bartender Aaron Polsky, who lives and breathes rock ‘n’ roll and making fun drinks that taste good. He works with renowned bartenders from Los Angeles to New York City to create exceptional ready-to-drink cocktails using premium spirits and natural extracts. Other awards include Best in Show from San Francisco World Spirits Competition, where Livewire beat upwards of 600 competitors for their Pomelo Rum Punch, created by bartender Erin Hayes of Black Lagoon.

About Livewire Cocktails:

Created by LA veteran bartender Aaron Polsky, Livewire Cocktails is all about the bartenders, putting the creators of these delicious drinks front and center by making their involvement more than just a recipe, but also the image of the brand and the benefactors of their sales. Visit Livewire at livewirecocktails.com and follow on IG at @livewirecocktails. Read more about the brand at New York Magazine, Los Angeles Magazine, The Daily Beast, Punch, Wine Enthusiast, KCRW, Eater, Golden State, Alcohol Professor, and Guilty Eats.

Please Drink Responsibly.

Gin Specialty, 7.5% alc/vol, Livewire Drinks Inc, Grand Mound, Washington. ©2026 Livewire Drinks Inc. All rights reserved.

Other Specialties and Proprietaries, 7.5% alc/vol, Livewire Drinks Inc, Grand Mound, Washington. ©2026 Livewire Drinks Inc. All rights reserved.

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