SILVER MEDAL WINNERS

Lisco Tequila Seltzer Juicy Watermelon
(WI)  5% ABV

Palate: Ripe watermelon, natural watermelon flavor, dehydrated watermelon, figs, subtle lime, rainbow sour fruit roll-ups, bubblegum, agave sweetener, tequila, very dry, tart, crisp, effervescent, bright, refreshing, a great combo.

Silver Medal

All Hands Craft Cocktails Cherry Limeade Vodka Soda
(All Hands Spirit Works, TX)  10% ABV

Palate: Maraschino cherry, cherry syrup, cherry Kool Aid, cherry cola, raspberry, nice lime flavor, lemon, full flavored, natural flavors, well represented, very bright, tasty.

Silver Medal

Viva Huckleberry Tequila Seltzer
(MA)  4.5% ABV

Palate: Good huckleberry flavor, nice berry flavor, black cherry, club soda, agave, tequila notes, black pepper, natural.

Silver Medal

Par Tee Vodka Transfusion
(AstraLuna, MA)  6% ABV

Palate: Grapes, grape juice, Welch’s grape soda, grape Popsicle, grape candy, grape soda, black cherry, cola notes, wedge of lime, vodka, full flavors, all flavors present, nice punch, nostalgic, bright, refreshing.

Silver Medal

Bomzz Wine Cocktails Cinnaball
(Napa, CA)  17% ABV

Palate: Cinnamon, Fireball, Red Hots candy, Big Red gum, sweet sugar cane, corn, vanilla, spicy, well balanced, integrated flavors, tasty.

Silver Medal

Daybreaker Vodka Cocktail Tropical Punch
(Two Roads Brewing Co., CT)  7% ABV

Palate: Passion fruit, pineapple, mango, banana, citrus, tropical fruit, spiked party punch, club soda, balanced, versatile, tart, zesty, refreshing, tasty, sunshine.

Silver Medal

Mixed Up Mule Watermelon Jalapeño Cocktail
(Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery, NM)  10% ABV

Palate: Watermelon, ripe watermelon, nice watermelon, good jalapeño, green bell pepper, peppery note, spicy, splash of soda, well balanced.

Silver Medal

Zing Zang Bourbon Whiskey Sour
(IL)  6% ABV

Palate: Balanced whiskey, honey, lemon, properly sour, whiskey notes on point, nicely done, very delicious rendition.

Silver Medal

Casatera Tequila Seltzer Grapefruit
 7% ABV

Palate: Grapefruit forward, nice grapefruit flavor, Ruby Red grapefruit, sour grapefruit, bitter grapefruit rind, grapefruit pith, citrusy, orange cream soda, vanilla, hibiscus, hint of salt, agave, blanco tequila, nice tequila flavor, natural, nice, well-done, refreshing.

Silver Medal

Little Buddha Cocktail Co.
Natural Peach Tea Vodka Cocktail
(NJ)  4% ABV

Palate: Bright peach, sweet peach tea, black tea, steeped tea, hibiscus, slight tang, well balanced, lovely blend of balanced tea, soft, elegant, tasty, succulent.

Silver Medal

Bomzz Wine Cocktails Lime Rita
(Napa, CA)  17% ABV

Palate: Lime margarita, sweet margarita, bitter-sweet lime, concentrated lime, lemon, triple sec, salt, balanced, tangy.

Silver Medal

Beach Juice Vodka Lemonade
(NY)  5% ABV

Palate: Brisk lemon, lemonade, concentrated lemon, lemon peel, lemon skin, lime juice, natural fruit flavor, spearmint, sweet, appealingly sour, tart, bright, good for lemonade fans, approachable, refreshing.

Silver Medal

Caddy Clubhouse Vodka Cocktails
The Driver Transfusion
(Next Century Spirits, NC)  5.9% ABV

Palate: Bright grape, grape soda, raspberry, lime, honey, shaved ice, mint note, strong ginger, ginger dominant, ginger finish, easy drinking, tasty.

Silver Medal

Little Buddha Cocktail Co.
Hibiscus & Pink Grapefruit Vodka Cocktail
(NJ)  4% ABV

Palate: Hints of grapefruit, grapefruit pith, cherry soda, mixed berries, grapefruit, citrus, Seven-Up, hibiscus notes, floral hint, wood, tart, lively, delicious blend with seltzer.

Silver Medal

Casatera Tequila Seltzer Lime
 7% ABV

Palate: Lemon-lime, lime skin, natural flavors, dry margarita, seltzer, blanco tequila, Ranch Water, straight forward, as advertised, nice bite, good fizz, well made, refreshing.

Silver Medal

Viva Grapefruit Tequila Seltzer
(MA)  4.5% ABV

Palate: Fresh grapefruit, twist of grapefruit, hint of tequila, seltzer, mesquite, barbeque potato chips, smoky, bright, soft & easy, very natural, great summer cocktail.

Silver Medal

Big Storm Vodka Soda Blackberry
(Big Storm Pinellas, FL)  4.5% ABV

Palate: Blackberry, spearmint, club soda, hard seltzer, good combo, very flavorful, easy to drink, clean, crisp, refreshing, summer fresh.

Silver Medal

Lisco Tequila Seltzer Sweet Mango
(WI)  5% ABV

Palate: Mango, mango skin, candied mango, lemon, natural flavors, light tequila, seltzer, fizzy, effervescent, crisp, bright, refreshing, easy drinking, mellow.

Silver Medal

Viva Elderberry Tequila Seltzer
(MA)  4.5% ABV

Palate: Juniper forward, crisp citrus, very surprising citrus, lemon notes, fresh watermelon, quince, sweet ginger, cucumber, celery, raw veggies, pine, mint, botanical, floral, floral gin, gin & tonic, quinine tonic, mineral bitterness, classic tonic bitterness, appropriately bitter.

Silver Medal

Par Tee In the Ruff
Rum & Cola
(AstraLuna, MA)  6% ABV

Palate: Cola, cola nut, dark rum, sugar cane, molasses, Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce, touch of lime, full flavored, a good rendition, classic profile.

Silver Medal

Kinky Aloha
Vodka, Coconut, Pineapple & Lime
(Kinky Beverage Co., KY)  17% ABV

Palate: Coconut, sweet coconut, Coco López, frozen coconut ice pops, pineapple, lime, lemon, very sweet, good combo, nicely balanced, bold, intense.

Silver Medal

BRONZE MEDAL WINNERS

Casatera Tequila Seltzer Strawberry
7% ABV

Palate: Strawberry, dried strawberries, raspberry, blackberry, honey, vanilla, tequila, balanced, soft, bright, refreshing, elegant.

Bronze Medal

Tommy Bahama Mango Citrus
(Coral Cay Distilling, WA)  5% ABV

Palate: Subtle hints of mango, coconut, tropical fruit, lemon, Malibu, tree bark, lovely woody notes throughout.

Bronze Medal

Beach Juice Vodka Lemonade Iced Tea
(NY)  5% ABV

Palate: Black tea, light sweet tea, Arnold Palmer iced tea, subtle lemon, citrus, black cherry, clean, refreshing, tasty.

Bronze Medal

Kinky Fruit Punch
Vodka, Cherry, Pineapple & Orange
(Kinky Beverage Co., KY)  17% ABV

Palate: Tomato, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, lemon, celery salt, garlic powder, herbs, spice, black pepper, standard.

Bronze Medal

Viva Watermelon Tequila Seltzer
(MA)  4.5% ABV

Palate: Buttery melon, light kiss of melon, Starburst candy, citrus, woodsy, funky, crisp, refreshing.

Bronze Medal

Bomzz Wine Cocktails Blue Razz
(Napa, CA)  17% ABV

Palate: Cherry, raspberry, sweet ice pops, perfume, curacao, heavy, viscous, rich.

Bronze Medal

Kinky Red
Vodka, Watermelon & Strawberry
(Kinky Beverage Co., KY)  17% ABV

Palate: Strawberry, candied strawberry, watermelon, sugary melon, cane sugar, very sweet.

Bronze Medal

Kinky Blue
Vodka, Wild Berries & Mango
(Kinky Beverage Co., KY)  17% ABV

Palate: Berries, citrus, tart, very bright.

Bronze Medal