APTK Spirits

What APTK Spirits does

APTK Spirits (legal name Empório APTK Spirits, CNPJ 36.491.550/0001-06) is a Brazilian ready-to-drink (RTD) bottled cocktail brand founded in 2021 and headquartered in São Paulo. The company produces small-batch artisanal cocktails in 375ml and 750ml formats, organized into Classics, Authorials, Premiums, and Bases categories, including products such as Fitzgerald, Negroni Clássico, Caju Amigo, Caipirinha ARAZUL, Cosmopolitan, Moscow Mule, Boulevardier, Dry Martini, Sur L'orange, Asuka Jin Oriental Fusion Gin, Vodka VDK, Neutral Gin, and Licor Squadra (Coco, Amêndoas). Core technology is conventional — pre-batched, ready-to-serve cocktails packaged for retail rather than proprietary delivery formats or proprietary equipment; the differentiation rests on artisanal recipe development and packaging rather than platform IP.

The company operates a multi-channel distribution model: direct-to-consumer e-commerce on aptkspirits.com (Cielo payment processing, account/wishlist/cart functionality), approximately 20 franchise-operated stores and kiosks across six Brazilian states (São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Distrito Federal, Rio Grande do Sul, Minas Gerais/BH, and Paraná) in 35m² store and 20m² kiosk formats, and wholesale distribution to nine named upscale retail partners (Unique, Santaluzia, Worldwine, Pirajá, St. Marche, Original, Le Jazz, Matarazzo, Astor). Recurring revenue comes from the Clube APTK monthly subscription (375ml curated bottle + technical sheet + exclusive gift) and from custom-label bottle orders targeted at gifting, events, and corporate clients. Single-bottle SKUs are priced R$125-R$190 and gift kits/bundles R$60-R$650.

Revenue is undisclosed. The company has raised R$9 million (~USD 1.75M) in a March 2023 funding round from 14 industry executives and investors earmarked for physical retail expansion and working capital. The team is reported at 1-10 employees (asset-light, franchise-dependent model), and the company holds no identified patents, AI/ML systems, APIs, or developer integrations. Earned-media recognition includes coverage in CNN Viagem & Gastronomia (May 2024) for the Fitzgerald cocktail, establishing brand credibility in the Brazilian premium RTD niche.

Name

APTK Spirits

Legal name

Empório APTK Spirits

Website

https://aptkspirits.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

APTK Spirits is a Brazilian ready-to-drink artisanal cocktail brand founded in 2021, producing small-batch bottled cocktails for individual consumers, gifting, events, and franchise/retail wholesale partners across six Brazilian states, complemented by a monthly subscription club.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ready-to-drink bottled cocktails

NAICS

Beverage Manufacturing (3121), Distilleries (31214), Distilleries (312140), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Alcoholic Beverages & Brands (Canned Cocktails, Hard Seltzer) (CRADAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC), Premium, Rare & Collectible Alcohol Retail (Fine Wine/Spirits) (CRANAAAJ), Spirits Retail & Whiskey Shops (Off-Premise) (CRANAAAD)

Keywords

• Bottled cocktails
• Ready-to-drink beverages
• Cocktail subscription
• Spirits retail
• Franchise beverages

Headquarters

HQ city

Perdizes

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: Sale of bottled cocktails through e-commerce and physical stores, including popular products like Fitzgerald, Caju Amigo, Negroni Clássico, and others at price points ranging from R$60 to R$650
2. Franchise Revenue: Revenue from franchise network expansion with two formats: stores (35m²) and kiosks (20m²), with franchisees in SP, RJ, DF, RS, BH, and PR
3. Clube APTK Subscription: Monthly subscription service delivering a 375ml curated cocktail bottle with technical sheet and exclusive gift
4. Custom Bottle Orders: Personalized bottle orders for events and special occasions with custom messages
5. Gift Kits and Bundles: Pre-packaged gift sets including cocktail collections and special edition bundles

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

APTK Spirits is a Brazilian brand that produces artisanal ready-to-drink bottled cocktails in small batches, sold in 375ml and 750ml formats. The company distributes its products through an own-brand e-commerce store, approximately 20 physical franchise stores and kiosks across Brazil, upscale retail partners, a monthly subscription club (Clube APTK), and custom-labeled bottles for events and gifting.

Product overview

APTK Spirits is a Brazilian ready-to-drink cocktail brand and retailer operating through physical franchise stores, an e-commerce platform, and a subscription service. The core product portfolio consists of bottled cocktails in 375ml and 750ml formats, categorized into Classics (Clássicos), Authorial/Original (Autorais), Premiums (Premiuns), and Bases. Key products include Fitzgerald, Negroni Clássico, Caju Amigo, Caipirinha ARAZUL, Asuka Gin, Cosmopolitan, Moscow Mule, Boulevardier, Dry Martini, Sur L'orange, and various liqueurs and spirits. APTK offers personalization services through Custom Bottles (custom-labeled bottles), subscription via Clube APTK (monthly curated cocktail delivery), and gift sets including The Classic Collection, The Fabulous Collection, and seasonal kits. The company also operates a franchise model with approximately 20 stores across Brazil.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fitzgerald 375ml Ready-to-drink cocktail with a balance of citrus and sweet flavors, handmade in small quantities.
• Negroni Clássico 375ml Classic Italian Negroni cocktail produced ready-to-drink in 375ml format.
• Caju Amigo 375ml Ready-to-drink caipirinha highlighting the authentic and tropical flavor of cashew fruit.
• Caipirinha ARAZUL 375ml Classic Brazilian caipirinha inspired by the country's natural richness.
• Asuka Gin 750ml Japanese-inspired London Dry Gin with lychee, Yuzu lemon, and clove, presented in luxury packaging.
• Cosmopolitan 375ml Ready-to-drink Cosmopolitan cocktail in 375ml bottle.
• Moscow Mule 375ml Ready-to-drink Moscow Mule cocktail in 375ml bottle.
• Boulevardier 375ml Ready-to-drink Boulevardier cocktail in 375ml bottle.
• Dry Martini 375ml Ready-to-drink Dry Martini cocktail.
• Sur L'orange 375ml Ready-to-drink orange-flavored cocktail in 375ml bottle.
• Neutral Gin 750ml Neutral gin sold as a base spirit for cocktails, in 750ml format.
• Vodka VDK 750ml Premium vodka sold as a base spirit for cocktails, in 750ml format.
• Licor Squadra Coco 750ml Coconut liqueur produced ready-to-drink in 750ml bottle.
• Licor Squadra Amêndoas 375ml Almond liqueur produced ready-to-drink in 375ml bottle.
• Canarinha – Caipirinha LTDA Special edition caipirinha inspired by Brazilian national team and Brazilian culture for the World Cup season.
• Clube APTK Monthly cocktail subscription club delivering a 375ml bottle of a curated cocktail, a technical sheet with details, and an exclusive gift.
• Custom Bottles Personalized cocktail bottles with custom labels and personalized messages, for gifting and special occasions.
• The Classic Collection Classic cocktail collection gift set for premium gifting.
• The Fabulous Collection Premium cocktail collection gift set for premium gifting.
• Kit da Copa – The Champions Themed gift kit celebrating the FIFA World Cup with 8 cocktails inspired by 8 world champion countries.
• Asuka Gin 750ml + Caixa de bombom Gift bundle pairing Asuka Gin with luxury chocolates featuring white chocolate ganache with lemon and ASUKA Gin, and 70% chocolate ganache with ASUKA Gin and fleur de sel.
• APTK Spirits Franchise (Franquias) Franchise program offering APTK Spirits branded stores (35m²) and kiosks (20m²) across Brazil, including four investment tiers from up to R$50,000 to above R$200,000.

Quantifiable outcome

• Featured in CNN Viagem & Gastronomia international media coverage
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and minor.

• CielosupportingTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing provider enabling credit card and digital payment acceptance on the e-commerce platform.
• SpotifyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative playlist presence for brand content and music curation matching cocktail culture.
• Retail Distribution PartnerssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUpscale retail partners including Unique, Santaluzia, Worldwine, Pirajá, St. Marche, Original, Le Jazz, Matarazzo, and Astor for product distribution in physical retail locations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Crafthouse Cocktails: Premium ready-to-drink bottled cocktail brand from the US, founded by a former bartender, offering classics and original recipes in retail and on-premise. Directly comparable to APTK in artisanal small-batch RTD positioning, premium price points, and cocktail-focused portfolio.
• On The Rocks Cocktails: US-based premium RTD cocktail brand distributed through retailers and on-premise, with a portfolio of classic and signature cocktails. Closely mirrors APTK's positioning around bar-quality bottled cocktails for at-home consumption and gifting.
• Tip Top Cocktails: UK-based premium pre-mixed cocktail brand with a similar portfolio of classics and originals. Directly comparable to APTK in single-serve premium RTD format, retail distribution, and small-batch artisanal positioning.

Regional players

• Casa Valduga: Brazilian premium sparkling wine and spirits producer with nationwide retail presence and a focus on artisanal production. Comparable to APTK as a Brazilian premium CPG brand competing for the same upscale retail shelf space and gifting occasions.

Broad incumbents

• Cutwater Spirits (AB InBev): San Diego-based premium RTD cocktail and spirits brand acquired by AB InBev. A broad incumbent offering direct competition to APTK in canned/bottled cocktails with much larger distribution, marketing, and capital resources.
• Diageo: Global spirits major (Smirnoff, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan) with a growing portfolio of RTD products and aggressive Latin American expansion. Represents the largest competitive threat to APTK through scale, trade marketing, and retail leverage.
• Pernod Ricard: Global spirits group behind Absolut, Beefeater, and Jameson, actively building RTD offerings and Latin American distribution. Broad incumbent competing with APTK for premium Brazilian consumers across spirits and pre-mixed cocktails.
• Bacardi Limited: Global spirits major with deep RTD ambitions across rum, gin, and vodka cocktails. Comparable as a broad incumbent pushing into premium bottled cocktail formats globally, including Latin America.
• Brown-Forman: US-listed spirits major (Jack Daniel's, Woodford Reserve) increasingly active in RTD and premium cocktails. Broad incumbent competitor for shelf space, on-premise listings, and premium consumer attention.

Others

• World Wine (e-commerce): Major Brazilian online alcohol retailer that already stocks APTK products. Adjacent ecosystem participant representing the type of distribution partner and competitive channel APTK depends on for DTC-adjacent reach in Brazil.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/aptkspirits
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aptk-spirits

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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