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  • APRIL 11-13, 2025

    SAN FRANCISCO READY TO DRINK COMPETITION

    The San Francisco Ready-to-Drink Competition launched in 2021 in response to the explosive growth of the RTD market, reflecting consumers’ increasing demand for convenience, quality, and innovation. From classic cocktails and hard seltzers to cutting-edge creations featuring hemp and alternative ingredients, the competition celebrates the full spectrum of ready-to-enjoy beverages. With expert judges evaluating taste, balance, and creativity, this event highlights the best in a rapidly evolving category that continues to redefine the drinking experience.

    Results from the 2025 Ready-To-Drink Competition will be posted in May.

    CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2025 MEDALLION ARTWORK

HOW TO ENTER

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The Tasting Alliance Competitions welcomes entries from both established brands and emerging producers. Your product does not need to be commercially available to enter — we accept spirits that are still in development, even if the final packaging is not yet complete. Our competition features a wide range of categories, ensuring that all styles and types of spirits and non-alcoholic products have the opportunity to be evaluated by our expert judges.

Entries are open to both domestic and international producers, including brands that have not yet secured distribution. Submitted samples should accurately represent the final product in terms of formulation and production quality.

Judge Spotlight

Ivy Mix

Ivy Mix is co-owner of Whoopsie Daisy, Leyenda & Fiasco! in Brooklyn New York; the co-founder of Speed Rack and the author of two books, Spirits of Latin America and A Quick Drink.

In May 2015, Ivy opened three time James Beard nominated Leyenda, Brooklyn’s agave-forward cocktail darling, which has garnered many awards and has been recognized as one of the best bars in America by Eater, GQ, Thrillist, and more.

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