AMERICA’S PREMIER

BEVERAGE COMPETITION

The future of drinking is here. America’s Best Beverage Awards honors the brands leading the shift toward functional, euphoric, and alcohol-free beverages through expert judging, national recognition, and premium promotional opportunities.

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Who We Are

Highlighting the future of modern drinking, America’s Best Beverage Awards celebrates the brands redefining how people socialize, unwind, and connect. Now in our 3rd annual competition, we recognize standout beverages across hemp, euphoric, functional, and non-alcoholic categories through expert judging and national recognition. From emerging startups to established brands, America’s Best helps elevate innovative beverages with credibility, visibility, and powerful promotional opportunities.

Host Location: Charleston, SC
Date: November 2026
Categories Include: Hemp/THC, Euphoric, Functional, Social Tonics, Non-Alcoholic Beer, Wine & Spirits
Perks: Multi-entry discounts available + early-bird pricing

Enter Your Beverages

How It Works

Submit Your Product Info

Mail in
Samples

Send in your product samples in September for judging.

Complete the entry form with your product details.

Win & Promote your brand!

Judging by
EXperts

Earn recognition and promote your achievement!

Get evaluated by a panel of industry experts.

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2025 Winners

Revolution Apothecary | Passion Punch

Best In Show

Kick Fizz | Day Drinking

Best Packaging

Regional winners

Revolution Apothecary | Passion Punch

Midwest

Full Results

MUZE | Peach

West

Cycling Frog | Iced Tea Lemonade

Northeast

Rockies

South

Kick Fizz | Evening Buzz

Willie’s Remedy+ | Social Tonic

Judged by Experts, Tasted Blind

Our judging panel includes beverage industry experts, retailers, bartenders, hospitality professionals, creators, and media voices who specialize in the rapidly growing world of modern beverages. Every entry is evaluated blind, without branding or packaging influence, to ensure an unbiased and experience-focused assessment.

Products are judged on taste, innovation, branding, functionality, overall drinkability, and consumer appeal across their respective categories. Top-scoring beverages are recognized with category awards, specialty honors, and one coveted Overall Best Beverage Award.

Bartender

Retailer

Hospitality Expert

Meet the Judges