DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

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

Palate: Yummy ginger, ginger hard candy, lemon, lime, orange peel, vodka note, sweet, well balanced, gentle kick, classic Mule flavor, tasty, great, excellent.

Double Gold Medal

Liquid Fables
Tortoise & The Hare Lemon & Mint Vodka Cocktail
(NY)  7% ABV

Palate: Lemon, lemonade, jelly cups, fresh mint, natural mint, full mint, sweet mint, minty overtone, lemon finish, like a mojito, great mojito taste, very good with lime vodka, well balanced, nicely balanced, very lively, tangy, robust, rich, tasty, flavorful.

Double Gold Medal

Stadaconé
Gingria Citrus & Cranberry Cocktail
(Distillerie Stadaconé, Canada)  5% ABV

Palate: Tart cranberry, lingering cranberry, lemon, lime, bright citrus, sharp citrus, mint, agave, well balanced, integrated, flavorful, big flavor, tasty, tangy, bright, refreshing, nicely done, excellent.

Double Gold Medal

The Bloody Buddy
Bloody Mary with Vodka
(TX)  10% ABV

Palate: Tomato, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, lemon, lemon peel, lemon zest, citrus, celery, garlic, oregano, allspice, chili pepper, peppery, spicy, well spiced, brine, smoky.

Double Gold Medal

Mixed Up Mule
Classic Margarita Cocktail
(Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery, NM)  7% ABV

Palate: Lime, lemon, reposado tequila, nice salinity, classic Margarita, great blend of ingredients, well balanced, accurate, good representation, good quality, mixable, drinkable, by the pool, very tasty.

Double Gold Medal

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

Palate: Nice espresso, strong mocha, coffee hard candy, creamy iced coffee with milk & sugar, heavy cream, chocolate, Godiva, cocoa, hazelnut, vodka, semi-sweet, nice balance, well balanced, nicely done, a treat, tasty, delicious.

Double Gold Medal

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

Palate: Big grapefruit, white grapefruit, grapefruit mule, lemon-lime, orange, citrus, ginger, juniper, gin, cardamom, floral, botanical mix, slightly piney, balanced sweet, big flavor, bold, natural, tasty.

Double Gold Medal

Zing Zang Mango Margarita
(IL)  6% ABV

Palate: Very mango, mango puree, sweet mango, tangerine, citrus, melon, lime, natural fruit, mango-lime tequila, sweet, as advertised, tastes natural/organic, very good cocktail, drink with seltzer, great with salt rim.

Double Gold Medal

Epic Western La Paloma Tequila Cocktail
(Jalisco, MX)  8% ABV

Palate: Nice grapefruit, zesty grapefruit, soaked grapefruit peel, subtle lime, real agave, authentic tequila, slightly smoky tequila, salty, club soda, interesting combo, all ingedients present, nice finish, a nice cocktail.

Double Gold Medal

Par Tee Rum Punch
(AstraLuna, MA)  6% ABV

Palate: Pineapple, herbed pineapple, candied pineapple, sweet pineapple, hint of rosemary, mint, Sprite, 7UP, seltzer, spicy, tangy, vibrant, nice flavors, delicious combo.

Double Gold Medal

Big Storm Vodka Soda Lemon-Lime
(Big Storm Pinellas, FL)  4.5% ABV

Palate: Real lemon, bright lemon, strong lemon & lime, lemon peel, lime skin, Mountain dew, citrusy, good combination, good carbonation, balanced, not overly sweet, crisp, bright, natural, refreshing, a nice cocktail.

Double Gold Medal

Grow Cocktails Hoppy Place
Cardamom Hops Lemon Vodka Cocktail
(MA)  8% ABV

Palate: Full lemon, lemony, lemon tea, white flowers, herbs, strong cardamom notes, clove, black pepper, well spiced, interesting blend of flavors, well balanced, easy drinking, tasty, refreshing, adult lemonade, great.

Double Gold Medal

GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

All Hands Craft Cocktails
Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka Soda
(All Hands Spirit Works, TX)  10% ABV

Palate: Ripe grapefruit, sweet Ruby Red grapefruit, lemon, grapefruit vodka, vodka soda, straight forward, very balanced, great flavor, soft, easy drinking.

Gold Medal

Caddy Clubhouse Vodka Cocktails
The Wedge Half & Half
(Next Century Spirits, NC)  5.9% ABV

Palate: Lemon tea, sweet steeped tea, Lipton tea, black tea, on point tea, lemon peel, L.I. style iced tea, honey, cola note, feels organic, natural, enjoyable, delicious.

Gold Medal

Zing Zang Bloody Mary with Vodka
(IL)  6% ABV

Palate: Tomato, horseradish, lemon, touch of citrus, celery salt, pepper, spices, tobacco, smoky, spicy bursting flavors, good mixture, very nice balance, solid, tasty, excellent for brunch.

Gold Medal

Tommy Bahama Hibiscus Lime Vodka Cocktail
(Coral Cay Distilling, WA)  5% ABV

Palate: Mild notes of lime & lemon, lime candy, balanced between hibiscus & lime, flora, fresh mint, spearmint, good combination, crisp, bright, refreshing, elegant, appealing.

Gold Medal

Lisco Tequila Seltzer Fresh Pineapple
(WI)  5% ABV

Palate: Fresh cut pineapple, pineapple soda, agave, nutty, tequila, club soda, saline, well balanced pineapple notes, easy drinking, bright, effervescent, refreshing, tasty, Viva Mexico.

Gold Medal

Epic Western Chispa Rita Tequila Cocktail
(Jalisco, MX)  8% ABV

Palate: Vibrant lime, natural lime, agave, good tequila, grassy, club soda, soda water, hint of salt, just enough tequila, great balance of lime & tequila, balanced profile, well represented, refreshing, summer fresh, tasty, a good drink, excellent.

Gold Medal

All Hands Craft Cocktails
Raspberry Lemonade Vodka Soda
(All Hands Spirit Works, TX)  10% ABV

Palate: Lemonade, sweet lemonade, candied lemon, mandarin, orange, citrusy, sweet raspberry, blackberry, natural flavor, very subtle mélange with vodka, good blend, well balanced, tart, crisp, refreshing, fun.

Gold Medal

Zing Zang Margarita with Tequila
(IL)  6% ABV

Palate: Lime, citrus, triple sec, simple syrup, agave, tart, balanced, good balance, respectable, very good, great, flavorful, tasty, on-point margarita.

Gold Medal

Daybreaker Vodka Cocktail Pineapple Mule
(Two Roads Brewing Co., CT)  7% ABV

Palate: Nice pineapple, hint of ginger, honey, banana, tropical fruit, lime, mint, seltzer, touch of smoke, bright, refreshing, soft, easy drinking, pleasant, tasty.

Gold Medal

Siponey Royale
Rye Whiskey & Honey
(NY)  7.2% ABV

Palate: Rye whiskey & honey – all there, honey compliments the whiskey, citrus, dill, hint of spice, splash of soda, well balanced, smooth, tasty, a good drink, great over ice, enjoyable.

Gold Medal

Grow Cocktails French Twist
Lavender Vanilla Lemon Vodka Cocktail
(MA)  8% ABV

Palate: Lemon forward, bright lime, limoncello, hint of vanilla & lemon, honey, hibiscus, hint of lavender, white flowers, floral, tea-like, beets, root, hint of tequila, vanilla finish, very nicely crafted, nicely balanced, well-balanced trio, very good blend, interesting flavor combination, all present, fresh tasting, fun.

Gold Medal

Tommy Bahama Island Orange Vodka Cocktail
(Coral Cay Distilling, WA)  5% ABV

Palate: Great orange flavor, blood orange, Orange Julius, candied orange, orange hard candy, good mouthfeel, full flavored, natural, approachable, crisp, refreshing, summer, delicious.

Gold Medal

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

Palate: Tangy ginger, ginger beer, lime, mint, spicy, jalapeño, club soda, vodka, well crafted, well balanced, nice bite, bold flavor, flavorful, very tasty, fun.

Gold Medal

All Hands Craft Cocktails Classic Vodka Tonic
(All Hands Spirit Works, TX)  10% ABV

Palate: Bright vodka, tonic water, quinine, citrus, sweetness of vodka, freshness of tonic, straight forward, classic cocktail, pleasant.

Gold Medal

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

Palate: Lemon, lime, light citrus, sweet lemonade, Sprite soda, Mountain Dew, vodka, juicy, nice blend of lemon-lime, natural, tasty.

Gold Medal

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

Palate: Grapefruit, dried grapefruit, lemon-lime, vodka soda, well balanced, soft, easy drinking, fresh, natural, crisp, refreshing, tasty, elegant.

Gold Medal

Grow Cocktails Hot Shot
Jalapeño Habanero Grapefruit Vodka Cocktail
(MA)  8% ABV

Palate: Good grapefruit, sweet grapefruit, grapefruit juice, citrus, splash of soda, good jalapeño, strong jalapeño, spicy hot, natural flavors, well blended, interesting mix up of grapefruit, well balanced, tasty.

Gold Medal

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

Palate: Mango puree, concentrated mango, tart, lime, orange, citrus, tropical fruit, tropical sugars, mint, club soda, a solid drink, tasty, a good cocktail.

Gold Medal

Treaty Oak Old Fashioned Cocktail
(Treaty Oak Distilling, TX)  30% ABV

Palate: Bourbon, lemon, honey, vanilla, nicely blended, very nice expression, classic Old Fashioned, tasty, stylish.

Gold Medal

Little Buddha Cocktail Co.
Grilled Pineapple & Rosemary Vodka Cocktail
(NJ)  4% ABV

Palate: Pineapple, herbed pineapple, candied pineapple, sweet pineapple, hint of rosemary, mint, Sprite, 7UP, seltzer, spicy, tangy, vibrant, nice flavors, delicious combo.

Gold Medal

Treaty Oak Peach Julep Cocktail
(Treaty Oak Distilling, TX)  30% ABV

Palate: Peachy, natural peach, peach schnapps, vanilla, mint, whiskey, balanced, tasty, c’est une pêche.

Gold Medal

Lisco Tequila Seltzer Luscious Lime
(WI)  5% ABV

Palate: Twisted lime, lime notes, orange, citrus, rose petals, floral. agave, tequila, saline, club soda, clean, refreshing, tasty, easy drinking, pretty, elegant, classic.

Gold Medal

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

Palate: Cranberry, cranberry juice, concentrated cranberry, effervescent cranberry, cherry, red apple core, lemon-lime, lemon, club soda, vodka, grain spirits, semi-sweet, natural flavor, pleasant.

Gold Medal

Little Buddha Cocktail Co.
Raspberry, Juniper & Lemon Vodka Cocktail
(NJ)  4% ABV

Palate: Strong raspberry, tart raspberry, raspberry lemonade, natural lemon, lemon forward, seltzer, approachable, easy drinking, very on point, bright, refreshing, very tasty, fun, elegant.

Gold Medal