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Cîroc expands RTD range

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Diageo’s vodka brand, Cîroc, is expanding its presence in the ready-to-drink (RTD) category with the launch of two new sparkling vodka drinks – Cîroc Summer Citrus and Cîroc Tropical Passion. The cans have been designed to lean into the brand’s position as one of the…

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