| Alcopop is a term coined by the popular media to describe bottled alcoholic beverages that resemble drinks such as soft drinks and lemonade.
In the alcoholic beverage industry they are known as RTDs (ready to drink), because they are already pre-mixed, or FABs (Flavoured Alcoholic Beverages) an attempt to downplay their strength and make them seem more consumer-friendly. Description These drinks, such as alcoholic lemonade, tend to be sweet and are served in small bottles (typically 200–275 ml in Europe and 12 fl oz or 355 ml (the normal size of a soda/pop can) in the US), and between 4–7% alcohol by volume. In Europe, alcopops tend to be pre-mixed spirits, including vodka (e.g. Smirnoff Ice) or rum (e.g. Bacardi Breezer). In the United States, alcopops are generally un-hopped beers with added sugar, coloring and flavoring; these drinks are legally classified as beers and can be sold in outlets that do not or cannot carry spirit-based drinks. |
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