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AMERICAN STALLION

What happens when a vodka brand takes a stand in the middle of a geopolitical crisis?

This one did,

The Moscow Mule crossed out
Copper mug with American Stallion cocktail with the US flag on the mug and the Russian flag on the floor

The Challenge

Fuzzy’s Vodka is proudly American-made, but consumers still reached for imported brands. When international products came under scrutiny, Fuzzy’s needed to enter the conversation without feeling opportunistic.
The challenge was clear:
  • Stay true to the brand’s voice
  • Move fast without compromising quality 
Make it matter to consumers
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Fuzzy's Vodka bottle with a copper cup with American Stallion cocktail

The Insight

The vodka category was being talked about for the wrong reasons. But that attention opened a door. By positioning Fuzzy’s as the go-to vodka for a patriotic moment, we could earn relevance without forcing it.
This was about quick action and cultural fluency.

The Solution

We turned a reactive idea into a fully produced campaign in just 72 hours.

  • Strategy pitched on Saturday
  • Filming completed Monday
  • Launch live by Tuesday

To match the speed of the moment, we delivered:

  • A scripted digital spot with clear patriotic messaging
  • Social and YouTube rollout
  • A PR angle rooted in origin and identity
  • A drink concept that made the message stick
Advertisement with a bottle of Fuzzy’s vodka, limes, and a copper mug, promoting the ‘American Stallion’ cocktail as an alternative to the Moscow Mule

We renamed the Moscow Mule. Introducing:
The American Stallion

Everything was designed to feel
fast, intentional, and entirely on brand.

THIS IS WHAT WE DID - THIS IS WHAT WE DID - THIS IS WHAT WE DID - THIS IS WHAT WE DID - THIS IS WHAT WE DID -

The Results

The campaign was picked up by major national media

The message landed. The brand stood out.

And the American Stallion
became more than a cocktail.
It became a statement.

FOX NEWS headline about Fuzzy's Vodka that reads: Vodka Company launches "American Stallion", calls for rebranding Moscow Mule amid Russias's invasion of Ukraine
WishTV.com headline about Fuzzy's Vodka that reads: Bartender mixes "American Stallion" cocktail using Fuzzy's Vodka
PRWEB headline about Fuzzy's Vodka that reads: Fuzzy's Vodka calls for suspension of the Moscow mule cocktail indefinitely and launches the American Stallion to show support for democracy in all Countries
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution headline about Fuzzy's Vodka that reads: Atlanta bartenders rename drinks, swap ingredientes in solidarity with Ukraine
Fuzzy's Vodka website headline about Fuzzy's Vodka that reads: Fuzzy's Vodka Challenges what a Patriotic Spitir Really Looks like with the launch of the American Stallion Cocktail
FOX BUSINESS headline about Fuzzy's Vodka that reads: Vodka Company launches "American Stallion", calls for rebranding Moscow Mule amid Russias's invasion of Ukraine
Press release about Fuzzy's Vodka that reads: Vodka company launches "American Stallion", calls for rebranding Moscow Mule amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine
USA TODAY headline about Fuzzy's Vodka that reads: Companies and bars rename Moscow Mule cocktail to show support for Ukraine

From the Fairway to the Bar:
Why We’re Backing the American Stallion