Where can a premixed wine- or beer-based slushy drink be made and stored?
Premixed wine- or beer-based slushy drinks can only be mixed, stored, and sold on the the licensed premises where they have been prepared.
Can a premixed wine- or beer-based slushy drink be made and stored under one retail alcohol license, but sold through another retail alcohol license (such as a 5-day retail alcohol license)?
No. A premixed wine- or beer-based slushy drink can only be sold using the same retail alcohol license that it was mixed and stored under.
Can a premixed wine- or beer-based slushy drink be packaged as a to-go cocktail before it is sold?
No. A premixed wine- or beer-based slushy drink cannot be removed from the labeled mixing container until it is ready to be served to a customer, either for consumption on the licensed premises, or as a to-go cocktail.
Can a premixed wine- or beer-based slushy drink that has been sold as a to-go cocktail be consumed in public?
Maybe. A premixed wine- or beer-based slushy drink that has been sold as a to-go cocktail may be consumed in a public place, unless there is a local ordinance that prohibits the activity, provided the drink does not contain alcoholic liquor. Check with your local officials.
Can a premixed wine- or beer-based slushy drink that has been sold as a to-go cocktail be delivered to a customer?
Yes. A licensee, their employees, or authorized agents may directly deliver the alcoholic beverages they are licensed to sell to a customer's home, pursuant to Iowa Code section 123.46A.
Can a premixed wine-or beer-based slushy drink be sold in a growler?
No. Growlers can only be filled with wine or beer that has been obtained in the original container from the manufacturer pursuant to Iowa Administrative Code r. 701-1000.22.
Can alcoholic beverage inventory that is used to make a premixed wine-or beer-based slushy drink be stored off of the licensed premises?
No. Alcoholic beverages can only be stored on the licensed premises.
Can unused premixed wine- or beer-based slushy drinks be transferred to another licensed premises?
No. Premixed wine-or beer-based slushy drinks can only be mixed, stored, and sold on the licensed premises where they have been prepared.
I am a native winery. How can I make and sell premixed wine-based slushy drinks?
A native winery that also holds a class “C” retail alcohol license (LC) may use any kind of wine to make and sell premixed wine-based slushy drinks as described in this guidance. If a native winery holds a special class “C” retail native wine license (WCN), they may only use native wine.
Alternatively, a wine-based slushy drink may be manufactured under a native winery’s class “A” wine permit (WAN). These must be packaged in a sealed container on the licensed premises and must follow all applicable federal labeling and COLA requirements. Products manufactured and packaged in this manner are considered to be in original unopened containers. They can be sold at wholesale to retail alcohol license holders, or at retail when sold on the WAN-licensed premises for off-premises consumption.
I am a native brewery. How can I make and sell premixed beer-based slushy drinks?
A native brewery that also holds a class “C” retail alcohol license (LC) or special class “C” retail alcohol license (BW) may use beer to make and sell premixed beer-based slushy drinks as described in this guidance.
Alternatively, a beer-based slushy drink may be manufactured under a native brewery’s class “A” beer permit (BAN). These must be packaged in a sealed container on the licensed premises and must follow all applicable federal labeling and COLA requirements. Products manufactured and packaged in this manner are considered to be in original unopened containers and can be sold at wholesale pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 123.
