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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Amber Raiken

Non-drinker Blake Lively sparks backlash with launch of alcohol brand: ‘Genuinely confused’

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Blake Lively, who does not drink alcohol, has sparked backlash from fans after launching her own line of canned alcoholic cocktails.

The 35-year-old actor took to Instagram on Wednesday to announce the release of her new cocktails, Betty Booze, which are made with “sparkling bourbon” and “sparkling tequila”. The launch of the alcoholic beverage brand comes two years after Lively launched her company Betty Buzz, which makes sparkling, non-alcoholic mixers.

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