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Dolphin Entertainment Enters Ready to Drink Cocktail Market With Ownership Stake in Crafthouse Cocktails
MIAMI, FL / ACCESSWIRE / December 8, 2021 / Dolphin Entertainment (NASDAQ:DLPN), a leading independent entertainment marketing and production company, today
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[{"type":"text","content":"MIAMI, FL / ACCESSWIRE / December 8, 2021 / Dolphin Entertainment (NASDAQ:DLPN), a leading independent entertainment marketing and production company, today announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with Crafthouse Cocktails, a pioneering brand of ready-to-drink, all-natural classic cocktails created by world renowned mixologist, Charles Joly and esteemed restaurateur, Matt Lindner. Dolphin will manage all aspects of publicity and marketing for the brand through its network of agencies and will facilitate talent and commercial relationships within the entertainment and culinary industries.This new deal comes on the heels of Dolphin Entertainment's announcement that it has also taken an ownership position in the Midnight Theatre, a state-of-the-art contemporary variety theater and restaurant experience in the heart of Manhattan, New York. That move further supports the company's vision to partner with and invest in projects and companies that can benefit from its collection of best-in-class marketing, public relations and production service providers.Crafthouse Cocktails is a pioneer in the premium ready-to-drink cocktail category. With recipes curated by global bartending champion Joly and bar/restaurateur Lindner, the two reimagined the prepared cocktail format in 2013. Real, quality ingredients, balanced cocktails and authenticity at every level have been hallmarks of the brand since day one.Today, Crafthouse Cocktails has eight different, made-from-scratch cocktails in 750ml reusable glass flip-top bottles, resealable 200ml aluminum bottles and 1.75L boxes, using all-natural ingredients and premium craft spirits. The company's large format, \"cocktail on-tap\" format launched in 2021 to provide a more upscale, environmentally friendly option that preserves the integrity of the cocktail.Crafthouse Cocktails are available in more than 2,000 retail locations nationally including Total Wine & More, Binny's, Foxtrot, Whole Foods, Wegmans, Hyvee, Plum Market, Bevmaxx and other leading independent retailers across the country, and through partnerships with a select group of establishments such as Kimpton, Marriott and Hilton hotels & resorts, Gaylord Hotels, Ambassador Theatre Group, Virgin Voyages, OTG, Blackberry Farm and Sea Island.Ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails are the fastest growing alcohol category, expected to do...