Anheuser-Busch Agrees to Label Changes in ‘Ritas’ Drinks Deal

Anheuser Busch LLC has agreed to label changes and cash payments to resolve allegations that it deceptively marketed its cocktail-named Ritas drinks, according to a Missouri federal court filing seeking initial approval of a nationwide class settlement.

Megan Browning, Adam Kesselring, and others alleged the “Sparkling Margarita” drinks contain no tequila, “Mojito” drinks are made without rum, and “Sangria” and “Rosé” drinks lack wine. The drinks are nothing more than flavored beer, they said.

Anheuser-Busch has agreed to add the words “Malt Beverage” on the drinks’ packaging and to include disclaimers on the product websites noting that the drinks don’t ...