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Minute Maid Spiked has expanded its ready-to-drink alcohol portfolio with the launch of a new Vodka Lemonade iced tea in the US.

The still beverage combines real vodka with lemonade and iced tea flavours. It contains 3% lemon juice and has an alcohol content of 5% ABV.

The launch joins Minute Maid Spiked’s existing vodka-based RTD range, which includes classic and pink Vodka Lemonade, alongside classic, tropical, berry and citrus varieties of Vodka Punch.

Lou Grill, president of Red Tree Beverages, said: "We're delighted to announce the latest addition to the Minute Maid Spiked family. As we continue to expand the brand, adding a Vodka Lemonade iced tea to the line-up made sense."

"The Vodka Lemonade iced tea is the ideal summer beverage as a familiar favorite with the bold taste of Minute Maid Spiked. Its inclusion in the Minute Maid Spiked portfolio is representative of our commitment to classic flavours and broad appeal."

Vodka Lemonade iced tea is available nationwide in eight-packs of 12oz cans, priced at $16.99, and individual 16oz cans, priced at $3.49.