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Premium ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail brand Monaco Cocktails has launched a new flavour: Tequila Sun Crush, which combines agave tequila with a 'refreshing' orange taste.  Each 12oz can features two shots of tequila, 9% ABV and no gluten.   “Agave tequila is a top-growing spirit, and we are thrilled to introduce a new RTD variety that taps into this booming interest for pre-mixed, tequila-based cocktails,” said Don Deubler, CEO of Atomic Brands. “We are delivering an all new canned cocktail experience with the launch of Tequila Sun Crush that builds off the strong momentum we’ve seen for our first tequila-based RTD, Tequila Lime Crush. Now with Tequila Sun Crush, we are marrying premium agave tequila with refreshing, on-trend orange flavour to bring a new and exciting option to market this summer to meet this increasing consumer demand,” he added.  The new product joins Monaco Cocktails' existing lineup, which includes: Citrus Rush, Tequila Lime Crush, Blue Crush, Cranberry, Mango Peach, Black Raspberry, Tropic Rush and Purple Crush. Tequila Sun Crush is now available in convenience stores nationwide for $2.50-$2.99.