Ryan Reynolds Insists His New Ad for The Croods Sequel Is Not at All an Ad for Aviation Gin

'Not a Gin Ad' says it's actually promoting the alcohol's G-rated partner: juice

Ryan Reynolds is back with another comedy ad for Aviation Gin in a spot that sees the star shamelessly plug his alcohol brand while pretending it’s not an ad for gin at all, but rather an ad for innocent kid-friendly juice.

The spot, titled “Not a Gin Ad,” also sees the actor-turned-megamarketer discuss his new family film The Croods: A New Age, while subtly referencing Aviation Gin and pushing it into frame.

Talking to the camera, he says: “This is absolutely not an ad for—or partnership with—my top-of-the-line, best-selling gin.

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