Best RTDs of the Year
Over 200 ready-to-drink (RTD) products from around the world were blind-tasted and judged by trade buyers at this year’s New York International Spirits Competition—revealing the standout selections by category and price.
RTDs of the Year
Fisher Island Lemonade Original
Via Carota Craft Cocktails Classic Negroni
Via Carota Craft Cocktails Sparkling Range Negroni Spagliato
Smirnoff SMASH Vodka Soda Raspberry Peach
On The Rocks Cocktails Jalapeño Pineapple Margarita
Suntory Maru-Hi
High Noon Vodka Ice Tea Original
Charbay Distillery Charbay Espresso Cocktail
Señorita THC Paloma
DIO COCKTAILS Turmeric Ginger Lemon Mule
CUTTY SARK & GINGER ALE
Lone River Lemonade Splash Classic Agave Lemonade
Lone River Lemonade Splash Hot Honey Lemonade
NUTRL Orange
Via Carota Craft Cocktails White Negroni
The Free Spirits Company Kentucky Mule
Betty Booze Vodka Iced Tea + Meyer Lemonade
On The Rocks Cocktails Margarita
High Noon Hard Seltzer High Noon Peach
Salt Point Daiquiri
Individual Winners
Now in its 16th year, the New York International Spirits Competition has named the best RTDs from a field of over 200 international entries, evaluated by expert trade buyers. Featuring favorites like Fisher Island Lemonade Original and Salt Point Daiquiri, each was blind-tasted and awarded for their top-notch quality. Check out the full lineup of winners across multiple prestigious categories!
INDIVIDUAL WINNERS OF 2025
Domestic Winners
Negroni RTD Producer of the Year
Via Carota
Non-Alcoholic Functional RTD of the Year
Senorita
Ice Tea RTD of the Year
High Noon
Daiquiri RTD of the Year
Salt Point
Lemonade RTD of the Year
Fisher Island Lemonade
Jalapeno Pineapple Margarita RTD of the Year
On The Rocks Cocktails
Oregon RTD Producer of the Year
2 Towns Ciderhouse
International Winners
Japan RTD of the Year
Suntory Maru-Hi
All Winners
2025 Vodka Winners
2025 Rum Winners
2025 Gin Winners
2025 Mezcals Winners
2025 Liqueur Winners
2025 Tequila Winners
2025 RTD Winners
Celebrating Excellence in RTD Craftsmanship
Showcasing the finest RTDs from around the world, the 2025 New York International Spirits Competition honors the innovation and quality shaping the ready-to-drink category. Each entry was blind-tasted by industry experts to ensure that only the most exceptional products stood out. From the crisp Fisher Island Lemonade Original to the smooth Salt Point Daiquiri, these standout beverages are redefining what great RTDs can be. Explore the winners and experience the next level of ready-to-drink excellence!
Contact Information
New York International Spirits Competition
C/O Adam Levy
E: info@nyispiritscompetition.com