Buzzing for Sustainability
After working 15+ years in the beverage industry for household names like Moet Hennessy, Lillet, Bacardi and others, Amanda Victoria is quickly creating her own household name, one canned whiskey cocktail at a time. With “hot girl summer” at its full peak in 2019, canned cocktails were all the rave. Meant to provide convenience and an alternative “low calorie” option in comparison to beer, this Veteran spirits expert quickly realized people were being heavily misinformed about what they were actually drinking. This misconception ultimately drove Amanda to redefine standards for the industry and the need to do better. What happens when frustration meets passion and opportunity? Something buzzworthy!
Having founded several other businesses, this fierce, award-winning Latina entrepreneur and CEO decided to co-find Siponey Spritz Co-- a canned cocktail that is both good for the planet and the people! As Amanda so passionately shared in our Big Sip platica, “The planet is our home, and we should care for it intentionally and mindfully in everything we do.” With an effort to build a legacy not only for herself and her daughter, but also for other LatinX individuals and women seeking representation in leadership level positions, Siponey is the shining star example of what a sustainable and conscientious cocktail can be. Offering a clean lineup of only four ingredients—whiskey, sparkling water, lemon juice, and wildflower honey—Siponey is committed to giving back 2% of their annual revenue to non-profit environmentalists around the world dedicated to saving honeybees, knowing that honeybees are the first step in recovering the environment, one can at a time. At the core of her heartwork lies an honest and authentic desire to leave the world in a better place than how she found it. Because of her focused efforts, Siponey recently became the first B-corp certified cocktail company (woo hoo!) and shares this exceptional badge of honor alongside a small handful of other companies like Patagonia, Toms, Maryam + Company, and more.
Sip with us and learn more about “Lady Lillet’s” entrepreneurial journey from founding her consultation company “Aperitif Hour” and the LA Spirits Awards, to how this powerhouse chingona created a quality whiskey-based cocktail that makes you feel hopeful for the planet, all while navigating the pandemic and new motherhood.
To support big dreams, #drinkbetter and shop #smallbusinesses visit www.shopsiponey.com and be sure to follow along on IG: @siponeyspritzco and @amandavictoriaog
