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

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