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Kraft Heinz-owned soft drinks brand Crystal Light has launched a range of ready-to-drink light vodka refreshers.

The new range combines Crystal Light’s signature flavours with triple-filtered vodka and light carbonation, available in two flavours: wild strawberry and lemonade.

The drinks boast a 3.8% ABV, zero sugar, zero carbs and 77 calories per can, which according to the company, it is 'the lowest-calorie vodka refresher on the market'.

Jeremy Kross, director of beverage mixes at the Kraft Heinz, said: “With tens of millions of social media videos showcasing creative ways to mix Crystal Light into cocktails, creating a lower calorie vodka refresher was a natural step for us. We’re bringing fans a ready-to-drink version in a new format, offering the same signature flavours they know and love.”

Crystal Light Vodka Refreshers will be available this month at select retailers in the north east US, with new flavours and options coming next year.