Michigan Business Beat | Kickstand Brewing Company Releases Cleo & Co. Mixers

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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Brendan Rogers, Scott Emerick, co-owners of Kickstand Brewing Company & Cleo & Co. Mixers. In their conversation they cover the newer product line of Cleo & Co. Mixers ● The house-crafted, small-batch, locally sourced collection of cocktail mixers are available in five flavors: Rendezvous, Tuller, Sinister, Zozzled, and Appleseed ● Cleo & Co. Mixers are made by Kickstand Brewing Company in Commerce Township and are a “natural progression” of the brewery’s portfolio which includes handcrafted wines, spirits and craft beers. ● Kickstand set out to create classic and unique mixers with a Michigan focus, that also ties back to an important time in the industry’s history ● Gertrude ‘Cleo’ Lythgoe gave us a lot of inspiration, she wasn’t afraid to take risks or to do things her way and above all else she valued a quality product ● Each of the mixer names is an ode to Cleo’s story. ● Fans of Cleo & Co. can join the Cleo Club to earn points and discounts towards mixers. Club members can earn points through purchases, social shares, birthdays and more. For more info go to www.cleomixers.com/cleo-club. Gertrude “Cleo” Lythgoe • Gertrude “Cleo” Lythgoe was one of the best-known bootleggers of her time, among women and men. Given the nickname Cleo due to her resemblance to Cleopatra, she was a force in the male-dominated occupation • The brand embodies the spirit of Gertrude “Cleo” Lythgoe and her commitment to getting the very best libations in the hands of those who appreciate them most. • She smuggled alcohol from the Bahamas into the New York Harbor and was estimated to be worth more than $1 million by the time she retired. The Mixers • Rendezvous, $19: A pineapple and pomegranate martini mixer made with pineapple, lemon, pomegranate, and blueberry juices, and cane sugar. • Sinister, $19: A mixer for margaritas and sours made with lemon, lime, and orange juice, and blue agave. • Tuller, $19: An old fashioned mixer made with dark cherry juice, bitters, and cane sugar. • Zozzled, $19: A mule mixer made with ginger juice, lime juice, and cane sugar. • Appleseed, $19: An apple cinnamon mixer made with apple juice, lime juice, cinnamon and cane sugar. About Kickstand Kickstand Brewing in Commerce Township is owned by two friends, Brendan Rogers and Scott Emerick. The brewery offers up delectable beers and top notch food in a warm and friendly space. They focus on delivering a wide variety of styles and flavors to all the craft beer enthusiasts and anyone looking for a cold pint to satisfy their palate. • Kickstand also serves up a wide range of hearty, locally sources, unique dishes with both beer integration and pairing in mind.