Ascênda

Ascênda Tequila is a premium ready-to-drink (RTD) tequila soda brand crafted in Jalisco, Mexico, using 100% Blue Weber agave blanco tequila. The brand was founded to address a gap in the RTD alcohol market — the absence of a truly clean, additive-free tequila soda that aligns with a health-conscious, active lifestyle. Ascênda produces a 12 fl oz canned tequila soda at 5.5% ABV, combining additive-free blanco tequila, high-pH sparkling water, a natural electrolyte blend (magnesium, potassium, and sodium), and a hint of orange. The product contains zero sugar, zero fillers, no artificial flavors, and comes in at 107 calories per can. Unlike many competing RTD products that rely on malt bases, blended spirits, added sugars, or artificial flavoring agents, Ascênda is built on a foundation of transparency and minimal, intentional ingredients. The same 100% blue agave tequila used in its canned format is also offered as a standalone blanco bottling — a 750 mL, 80-proof expression sourced from Jalisco, Mexico — reinforcing the brand's commitment to quality and serving as the literal proof point behind its product line. Ascênda targets high-performing, lifestyle-oriented consumers who frequent country clubs, hotels, pool decks, and outdoor social settings. The brand positions itself squarely in the premium better-for-you alcohol segment, competing directly against mass-market hard seltzers and lower-quality tequila sodas. Distribution is currently active in Arizona, Texas, and Florida, with national expansion underway. The company offers direct-to-consumer online ordering with door-to-door shipping in select states, and actively seeks trade partnerships with distributors, on-premise operators, restaurants, hotels, and retailers who prioritize craft and quality. Ascênda also provides cocktail serving suggestions — including a Paloma and a Sunrise variation — extending the product's versatility beyond straight-from-the-can consumption.