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The Fifty Best Cocktail Mixer Tasting 2024


The Tasting:
The Fifty Best held a “blind” tasting of 27 Cocktail mixers with ten members of our spirits judging panel. The order of service was established beforehand by lottery. Strict tasting rules were applied. The chilled Cocktail Mixers were poured into fresh glasses from new sealed bottles/containers and served to the judges. No alcoholic components were added to the samples. The judges were provided with ice cubes to add to samples during the tasting. Ice water, unflavored unsalted crackers and chips were available to cleanse the palate.

The judges wrote down their impressions of each product on score sheets. The scoring was done on a 5-point system, with 5 as the highest. Double-Gold, Gold and Silver medals were awarded according to a set range of final point scores received from the judges. There were no Bronze medals awarded for the tasting. Medals are provided based entirely on merit and only to products judged worthy of such award.

The tasting notes that follow are summaries of the judges’ opinions, with all replicated commentary eliminated. Clicking on the brands' names will link to their websites.

DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

Fever-Tree Ginger Beer

Palate: Ginger, nice ginger flavor, ginger candy, lemon/lime, citrus, mint, spicy, good effervescence, bubbly, refreshing, nice finish, well balanced, great balance of flavors, fresh tasting, classic ginger beer, use dark rum, great for Moscow Mule, wonderful.


Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal



Fever-Tree Ginger Beer



Zing Zang Margarita Mix

Palate: Lime, lime juice, lemon, orange, coconut, cane sugar, herbs, not overly sweet, natural tasting, fresh, very soft, great balance, real margarita flavor, great with tequila, makes a good margarita, just add tequila and you’re all set, great balance, worthy, delicious.


Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal



Zing Zang Margarita Mix



The Perfect Purée Yuzu Luxe Sour

Palate: Nice yuzu flavor, lemon, lemon juice, sweet lemonade, lime juice, sweet orange, good fruit, sweet & tart, sour, nicely acidic, complex, well balanced, perfectly balanced, fresh, lively flavors, tart with a kiss of sweetness, zesty, really nice for gin & vodka cocktails, very pleasant.


Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal



The Perfect Purée Yuzu Luxe Sour



Zing Zang Sweet & Sour Mix

Palate: Fresh lime, Meyer lemon, lemon juice, citrus, tropical, fresh, not too sweet, well balanced, balanced notes of citrus and clean cane, sweet & tart as promised, very pleasant, well done, I would use this, worthy to mix, excellent for margaritas or sours, excellent sweet & sour, love it.


Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal



Zing Zang Sweet & Sour Mix



Pikl'up Pickle Juice

Palate: Pickles, that’s pickle juice, real pickle flavor, garlic, dill, mustard seed, grassy, vinegar, salt, brine, salty, touch of lemon, very well made, natural, bright, nice pickle back, tasty.


Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal



Pikl'up Pickle Juice



GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

Amoretti Passion Fruit Beverage Infusion

Palate: Fresh ripe passionfruit, sweet passion fruit, mango puree, sweet mango, orange, mandarin, tangerine, lemon, lime, ripe fruit, natural fruit juices, dried leaf, super concentrated, strong flavor, pleasant flavor, great flavor, natural, high quality, well made, very tasty, great for tiki cocktails, great mixer.

Gold Medal
Gold medal



Amoretti Passion Fruit Beverage Infusion



Fever-Tree Espresso Martini Mixer


Palate: Dark brewed coffee, strong espresso, good espresso flavor, hint of licorice, nice flavors, not too sweet, a great alternative for a quick non-aloholic drink, Americano cocktail, worthy to mix.


Gold Medal
Gold medal



Fever-Tree Blood Espresso Martini Mixer



Zing Zang Piña Colada Mix

Palate: Sweet coconut, coconut juice & pulp, heavy on the coconut without the fattiness of handmade, pineapple is present, natural, fresh tasting, not too sweet, good flavor, well balanced, pleasant, very nice & rich, a good mixer.


Gold Medal
Gold medal



Zing Zang Piña Colada Mix



Fever-Tree Blood Orange Ginger Beer


Palate: True ginger beer, great ginger flavor, potent ginger, spicy ginger, ginger candy, grapefruit, mandarin orange, hint of blood orange, orange Creamsicle, sweet berry, cherry soda, jalapeño, hot, spicy, bubbly, effervescent, well balanced, great combination, great flavors, tasty, great with rum, great for gin.


Gold Medal
Gold medal



Fever-Tree Blood Orange Ginger Beer



Mixly Pineapple Basil Lime Cocktail Mixer

Palate: Ripe pineapple, kiwi, lime, lemon, plum, pineapple-basil-lime - all flavors discernable, fresh juices, basil, sweet/savory, slightly tart, pineapple & basil come thru strong, pineapple finish, lime comes in at the end with a spicy kiss, has a kick, great with gin, perfect with dark rum, tastes natural, nice combination of flavors.


Gold Medal
Gold medal



Mixly Pineapple Basil Lime Cocktail Mixer



Fever-Tree Sparkling Pink Grapefruit

Palate: Grapefruit, solid pink grapefruit, rose petals, mint, ginger, balanced, refreshingly tart, semi-sweet finish, tasty, great with vodka, great for an easy drink, nice low-cal cocktail, summertime picnic, elegant.


Gold Medal
Gold medal



Fever-Tree Sparkling Pink Grapefruit



Zing Zang Strawberry Margarita-Daiquiri Mix

Palate: Ripe strawberry, true strawberry flavor, tastes like real fruit, prominent strawberry, concentrated strawberry, lime, gummy bear, sweet, clean, great balance of flavors, well balanced, great with vodka or gin, delicious.


Gold Medal
Gold medal



Zing Zang Strawberry Margarita-Daiquiri Mix



Nina’s Classic Piña Colada Mix

Palate: Coconut, shaved coconut, incredible coconut component, sweet coconut, Coco Lopez, coconut cream, moist cake with coconut glaze, heavy cream, whipped cream, Cool Whip, vanilla, strong pineapple presence, hint of banana, touch of orange, orange ice cream, nutty, island flavor, makes a good slushie, screams for dark rum.


Gold Medal
Gold medal



   Nina’s Classic Piña Colada Mix



Fever-Tree Cucumber Tonic Water

Palate: Pure cucumber, bright cucumber, great cucumber flavor, watermelon, soft lemon note, lime, mint, quinine, mineral, soda, pairs well with gin, great for gin & tonic, fresh, clean, crisp, refreshing, spot on, nicely done, very elegant.


Gold Medal
Gold medal



Fever-Tree Cucumber Tonic Water



Zing Zang Mango Margarita Mix

Palate: Natural mango, good strong mango flavor, nice mango flavor, concentrated mango juice, very mango-y, sweet, just enough tart, balanced, mellow, great.


Gold Medal
Gold medal



Zing Zang Mango Margarita Mix



Sirop De Saizon
(for Ole Fashioned Cocktails)


Palate: Molasses, dark molasses, demerara, brown sugarcane, brown sugar, honey, birch syrup, maple syrup, maple, burnt walnuts, coffee, mesquite BBQ, nice flavors.


Gold Medal
Gold medal



Sirop De Saizon



Fever-Tree Sparkling Sicilian Lemonade

Palate: Ripe lemon, lemon zest, lemon/lime, tart, grassy, bubbly, refreshing carbonation, crisp, bright, nicely balanced, tasty, beautiful.


Gold Medal
Gold medal



Fever-Tree Sparkling Sicilian Lemonade



Eli Mason Old Fashioned Cocktail Mixer

Palate: Cherry present, sweet rhubarb, honey, simple syrup, orange slice, lemon/lime, citrus, hibiscus, lavender, sweet tea, Big Red gum, clove, cinnamon, spices, walnut, bitters, balanced, Old Fashioned flavor, just add whiskey.


Gold Medal
Gold medal



Eli Mason Old Fashioned Cocktail Mixer



Dirty Pelican Jalapeño Margarita Cocktail Mixer


Palate: Lemon, lime, bell pepper, ginger, sweet & sour, malty, black pepper, peppery, jalapeño, capsaicin, super spicy, lingering heat, very interesting, “I want a drink with this”.


Gold Medal
Gold medal



Dirty Pelican Jalapeño Margarita Cocktail Mixer



Amoretti Strawberry Lemonade Beverage Infusion

Palate: Strawberry, strawberry jam, lemon, lemon zest, lemon tart, melon, mint, black tea, very tart followed by very sweet, concentrated, for easy to make cocktails, use with an Old Fashioned instead of cherry, natural flavors, tastes natural, great flavor, very tasty.


Gold Medal
Gold medal



Amoretti Strawberry Lemonade Beverage Infusion



The Perfect Purée Thai Basil & Black Pepper

Palate: Basil, lemon, pineapple, natural flavors, plum syrup, honey, sweet & sour, jalapeño, pepper lingers, spicy, savory, perky, bright, complex, very tasty with gin, tequila or rum.


Gold Medal
Gold medal



The Perfect Purée Thai Basil & Black Pepper



Nina’s Classic Original Margarita Mix

Palate: Lemon juice, lime forward, sweet lemon/lime, lime-aide, candied lime, Sweet Tarts candy, Triple sec, sweet & sour, very sweet, tart, some salt, potent enough to mix well, will hold up to a strong tequila.


Gold Medal
Gold medal



Nina’s Classic Original Margarita Mix



SILVER MEDAL WINNERS

The Perfect Purée Peach Ginger

Palate: Peachy, ripe peach, cling peaches, peach puree, peach syrup, apricot, lime, tamarindo Mexican candy, sweet ginger, earthy, balanced combination, complex, very interesting, nice, fresh, rich, elegant.


Silver Medal
Silver medal



The Perfect Purée Peach Ginger



Mixly Grapefruit Jalapeño Cocktail Mixer

Palate: Dominant mango, concentrated mango, mango sour, concentrated lime juice, tangerine, citrusy, juicy, spicy, vanilla, well balanced, sweet then tart, tasty, easy to make a margarita, good for tequila or mezcal, cocktails, a good mixer.


Silver Medal
Silver medal



Mixly Grapefruit Jalapeño Cocktail Mixer



Amoretti Prickly Pear Key Lime Beverage Infusion

Palate: Lime, lemon,watermelon, blackberry, Cava cherry, Hawaiian Punch, Jolly Rancher candy, bubble gum, sweet cane sugar, very sweet, tart, rich, velvety, good representation of flavors, creatively add this to vodka, delightful.


Silver Medal
Silver medal



Amoretti Prickly Pear Key Lime Beverage Infusion



Fever-Tree Sparkling Lime & Yuzu

Palate: Hint of yuzu, lime dominates, sweet lemon, not overly sweet, light bubbles, spritz, effervescent, perfectly balanced, very subtle, soft notes, delicate, pleasant, refreshing, good for a low-calorie cocktail, nice with vodka.


Silver Medal
Silver medal



Fever-Tree Sparkling Lime & Yuzu

 

 

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