Winner Brands

Meet the Winners of 2026 Bartender Spirits Awards

Winning Years

2026

Medals Explained 2026

Our Products

2026

Espresso Martini

Ready to drink (RTD)
93 Points

Mai Tai

Ready to drink (RTD)
91 Points

Blue Hawaiian

Ready to drink (RTD)
90 Points

Jalapeno Pineapple Margarita

Ready to drink (RTD)
85 Points

Watermelon Margarita

Ready to drink (RTD)
84 Points

Lemon Drop

Ready to drink (RTD)
83 Points

Old Fashioned

Ready to drink (RTD)
83 Points

Pickle-Rita

Ready to drink (RTD)
82 Points

Cosmopolitan

Ready to drink (RTD)
82 Points

Tamarind Margarita

Ready to drink (RTD)
81 Points

Strawberry Margarita

Ready to drink (RTD)
81 Points

Espresso Martini

Ready to drink (RTD)

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Bartender Spirits Awards 2026

Gold Medal

93 Points

Tasting Notes:

Aromas of green peppers give way to a restrained palate with coffee and subtle pepper notes, offering a smooth, balanced mouthfeel.

Producer Name: Mission Craft Cocktails
Country: United States
Vintage: 0

Category: Ready to drink (RTD)

Mai Tai

Ready to drink (RTD)

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Bartender Spirits Awards 2026

Gold Medal

91 Points

Tasting Notes:

A smooth, coconut-forward spirit with bright, authentic flavors reminiscent of a piña colada, ideal served over ice.

Producer Name: Mission Craft Cocktails
Country: United States
Vintage: 0

Category: Ready to drink (RTD)

Blue Hawaiian

Ready to drink (RTD)

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Bartender Spirits Awards 2026

Gold Medal

90 Points

Tasting Notes:

A vibrant, tropical spirit with pronounced alcohol, offering bright pineapple and coconut flavors balanced by a lively fizz and a smooth, refreshing finish.

Producer Name: Mission Craft Cocktails
Country: United States
Vintage: 0

Category: Ready to drink (RTD)

Jalapeno Pineapple Margarita

Ready to drink (RTD)

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Bartender Spirits Awards 2026

Silver Medal

85 Points

Tasting Notes:

The nose offers vibrant tropical fruit with pronounced habanero heat balanced by rounded sweetness, leading to a warm, lingering finish.

Producer Name: Mission Craft Cocktails
Country: United States
Vintage: 0

Category: Ready to drink (RTD)

Watermelon Margarita

Ready to drink (RTD)

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Bartender Spirits Awards 2026

Bronze Medal

84 Points

Tasting Notes:

The effervescent palate reveals a candy-like fruit character with balanced sweetness and a smooth, lightly lingering finish.

Producer Name: Mission Craft Cocktails
Country: United States
Vintage: 0

Category: Ready to drink (RTD)

Lemon Drop

Ready to drink (RTD)

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Bartender Spirits Awards 2026

Bronze Medal

83 Points

Tasting Notes:

The aroma offers muted citrus with hints of overripe fruit, leading to a soft, rounded palate with a brief, gentle finish.

Producer Name: Mission Craft Cocktails
Country: United States
Vintage: 0

Category: Ready to drink (RTD)

Old Fashioned

Ready to drink (RTD)

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Bartender Spirits Awards 2026

Bronze Medal

83 Points

Tasting Notes:

The aroma offers warm spice and citrus zest with floral hints, while the palate presents a sweet, rounded profile with gentle spice and a smooth finish.

Producer Name: Mission Craft Cocktails
Country: United States
Vintage: 0

Category: Ready to drink (RTD)

Pickle-Rita

Ready to drink (RTD)

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Bartender Spirits Awards 2026

Bronze Medal

82 Points

Tasting Notes:

The nose presents a pronounced savory note of dill pickle brine, leading into a palate marked by fresh vegetal flavors and a clean, smooth finish.

Producer Name: Mission Craft Cocktails
Country: United States
Vintage: 0

Category: Ready to drink (RTD)

Cosmopolitan

Ready to drink (RTD)

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Bartender Spirits Awards 2026

Bronze Medal

82 Points

Tasting Notes:

The neutral nose offers subtle citrus notes, with a crisp acidity on the palate that remains light and gently clean through the finish.

Producer Name: Mission Craft Cocktails
Country: United States
Vintage: 0

Category: Ready to drink (RTD)

Tamarind Margarita

Ready to drink (RTD)

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Bartender Spirits Awards 2026

Bronze Medal

81 Points

Tasting Notes:

The spirit offers a candy-like citrus aroma with a light, well-integrated texture and a smooth, balanced finish.

Producer Name: Mission Craft Cocktails
Country: United States
Vintage: 0

Category: Ready to drink (RTD)

Strawberry Margarita

Ready to drink (RTD)

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Bartender Spirits Awards 2026

Bronze Medal

81 Points

Tasting Notes:

Light citrus and watermelon aromas give way to a sweet candy profile with a subtle, syrupy finish and delicate texture.

Winning Years

2026

Espresso Martini

Mai Tai

Blue Hawaiian

Jalapeno Pineapple Margarita

Watermelon Margarita

Lemon Drop

Old Fashioned

Pickle-Rita

Cosmopolitan

Tamarind Margarita

Strawberry Margarita

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