PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (November 20, 2024) - The Philadelphia Phoenix of the Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA) have named Summerseat Crush the team’s title partner and official cocktail through the 2026 season. A new, refreshing canned cocktail crafted with Summerseat Vodka, Summerseat Crush will showcase “Hotbird Summer” at all Phoenix home games, fan events, watch parties and more.
“We’re honored to work with the Phoenix and the UFA,” said Summerseat Vodka owners Ed & Chris Cacace. “Summerseat prides itself on honoring history, celebrating the present, and giving back to our community well into the future. Partnering with the Phoenix gives us the opportunity to share our products with the fans across the Delaware Valley and toast to the sport of ultimate frisbee with a delicious Summerseat Crush!”
Summerseat Crush comes in four varieties–Passionfruit, Prickly Pear, Tangerine and Spicy Pineapple Mango–and contains all-natural flavors. The canned cocktail is available in retail locations throughout the Philadelphia area. Summerseat Crush and Summerseat Vodka are produced at the Ashlynn Distillery in Morrisville, Penn., where two signers of the Declaration of Independence resided–Robert Morris and George Clymer–at the Summerseat house. General George Washington also used Summerseat as military headquarters during the American Revolutionary War.
“Like the Phoenix, Ashlynn Distillery and Summerseat deeply identify with our great City of Brotherly Love and its community,” said team majority owner and native Philadelphian Dr. Christina Lee Chung. “And we’re excited to help propel a home-grown brand like Summerseat Crush to new heights and have our fans enjoy a ‘taste of summer’ while cheering for the Hotbirds.”
Summerseat Crush branding will be featured on Phoenix jerseys and apparel, team transportation, stadium signage and throughout digital media content. The cocktail will be available at all Phoenix home games at Neumann University and various events throughout the year. Ashlynn Distillery will also be the official home of Phoenix watch parties featuring food and drink specials, giveaways and more as the team is showcased on NBC Sports Philadelphia.
Fans are welcome to celebrate this partnership announcement through an exclusive ticket offer. Purchase any new Fiery Flex Ticket Pack for the 2025 season, and adults 21 years and older receive a complimentary four-pack of Summerseat Crush plus a $10 webstore credit valid through December 15. Fans can pick out their four-pack flavors at the all-new Summerseat Cocktail Garden during the team’s first home game in early May 2025.
More events and fan activations with Summerseat Crush will be announced throughout the offseason. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit watchufa.com/phoenix and follow Summerseat Crush on Instagram, @drinksummerseat.
ABOUT THE PHILADELPHIA PHOENIX
The Philadelphia Phoenix are Philadelphia’s sole professional ultimate team and a member of the Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA). The Philadelphia franchise was created in 2012, as one of the original eight founding teams of the UFA. The mission of the team is to advance the sport of ultimate while promoting diversity and creating opportunities for women in the sports industry.
ABOUT SUMMERSEAT CRUSH
Summerseat Crush is leading the way with a fresh take on RTD drinks. These cocktails offer a unique alternative to the crowded market of seltzers, teas, and lemonades. They are delivering the iconic Orange Crush cocktail experience in a can, available in Prickly Pear, Tangerine, Spicy Pineapple Mango, and Passionfruit. Designed for ultimate drinkability, they stand out with minimal carbonation and a smooth, refreshing finish.
