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The Fifty Best Cocktail Mixer Tasting 2026


The Tasting:
The Fifty Best held a “blind” tasting of 11 Cocktail Mixers with 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. Buckets of ice, in addition to bottles of vodka, white rum, blanco tequila and club soda were placed on the judges’ tables. The recommended spirits to be added to each individual cocktail mixer samples were specified on the judges’ score sheets. The judges mixed and sampled their own mini-cocktails for each cocktail mix using the recommended spirits. Only 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 AWARDS

Fever-Tree Classic Margarita Mix

Palate: Lime, citrus, natural flavors, agave sweetness, tart, balanced sour, the way I would make it, a decent cocktail, bright, tasty, elevating, elegant, wow, excellent.
Finish: Lemon, lime, tart finish, lemon-honey, love the lingering sour, crisp, bright, refreshing, very spring/summer, a perfect blend, classic, mellow style, enjoyable.


Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal



Fever-Tree Classic Margarita Mix



Dick's Classic Bloody Mary Mix

Palate: Tomato, tomato paste, garlic, strong celery salt, rosemary, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, chili, white pepper, black pepper, lots of spice, very spicy, natural, satisfying.
Finish: Tamed tomato, lime, nice cayenne pepper, Istanbul spice market, hot black pepper, chili, vinegar, salty, natural, good flavor, would be a good addition to a base, layered, summer, rich, memorable.


Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal



Dick's Classic Bloody Mary Mix



Fever-Tree Pineapple Ginger Beer

Palate: Robust ginger, strong ginger, dried pineapple, pineapple comes through, honey, caramel, spice, very little sweetener, carbonated, clean, a great idea, an authentic concoction, very nice mixer.
Finish: Good natural ginger, pineapple, lime peel, citric acid, spicy, pure flavor, refreshing, versatile, very good, well done.


Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal



Fever-Tree Pineapple Ginger Beer



Zing Zang Bloody Mary Mix

Palate: Tomatoes, tomato paste, bell pepper, celery salt, Worcestershire sauce, salt, chili, black pepper, leather, nice flavor, nicely balanced, good balance. a nice mix, easy to drink, very good.
Finish: Vine tomatoes, lime, dried herbs, black pepper, tangy, full body, smooth, nice, rich.


Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal



Zing Zang Bloody Mary Mix



GOLD MEDAL AWARDS

Zing Zang Amazing Margarita Mix

Palate: Lemon-lime, great lime flavor, natural flavors, nice blend of sweet & tart, feels like a margarita, a very nice mixer, just add tequila and you are set.
Finish: Lime, lime peel, orange, lingering sweet & sour, balances well, mellow, easy drinking, a nice mixer.

Gold Medal
Gold medal



Zing Zang Amazing Margarita Mix



Dick's Classic Margarita Mix


Palate: Lime, lemon, orange, fruit juice, nice flavors, natural, nice sweet and acid, good balance, velvety, like a golden margarita, this is the most like a fresh margarita.
Finish: Lime, citrus, orange, tropical fruit, distant mint, good finish, flavorful.


Gold Medal
Gold medal



Dick's Classic Margarita Mix



Fever-Tree Classic Bloody Mary Mix

Palate: Very tomatoey, sweet red pepper, peppers, chili, light spice, light seasoning, a tad of black pepper, Tabasco, vinegar, nice tomato & spice.
Finish: Nice spices, spicy, chili, workable–add what you want, a good base for a Bloody Mary, classic style.


Gold Medal
Gold medal



Fever-Tree Classic Bloody Mary Mix



Fever-Tree Classic Mojito Mix


Palate: Mint-forward, heavy mint, dried mint, the flower part of the mint, floral, botanical, lime, soft citrus, honey, sugar syrup, thyme, marjoram, oregano, mixed Greek/Italian herbs, natural flavors, authentic, hard work went into this, a pretty good mixer.
Finish: Intense mint, fresh picked mint, lingering mint, vanilla, natural, good flavor, soft, mellow, easy drinking, classic, makes a decent cocktail, very vivid, wow, enjoyable.


Gold Medal
Gold medal



Fever-Tree Classic Mojito Mix



SILVER MEDAL AWARDS

Fever-Tree Espresso Martini Mix

Palate: Nice coffee flavor, good coffee flavor, coffee-forward, vanilla, caramel-vanilla, medium sweetness, good mouthfeel, mellow.
Finish: Coffee, roasted, heavy cream, vanilla, sweet, warming, solid, creamy, flavorful.


Silver Medal
Silver medal



Fever-Tree Espresso Martini Mix



Zing Zang Amazing Espresso Martini Mix

Palate: Coffee, creamy coffee, milk chocolate, cocoa, very vanilla, intense vanilla & caramel, heavy cream, sweet.
Finish: Milk chocolate, sweetness, great flavor, enjoyable.


Silver Medal
Silver medal



Zing Zang Amazing Espresso Martini Mix



Dick's Habanero Margarita Mix

Palate: Habanero, chili, jalapeño, super spice, citrus, heat sneaks up with a bang, wow, not for the faint of heart.
Finish: Ultra-hot habanero, extremely hot, super spicy, persistent heat, complex, has its place with the right tequila, enjoy it.


Silver Medal
Silver medal



Dick's Habanero Margarita Mix

 

 

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