Warehouse
Closed
July 10, 2025
Judging
Date
July 27, 2025
Winners
Announced
August 12, 2025
Ready to drink (RTD)
90 Points
Ready to drink (RTD)
89 Points
Ready to drink (RTD)
83 Points
Gardenista is a premium ready-to-serve cocktail made with vodka, tequila, or bourbon which defies common convention and blends garden flavors of herbs, fresh lime juice, ginger and a kick of jalapeño. Gardenista is available throughout Illinois, Tennessee, and Colorado and is an innovative, ingredient-focused cocktail that elevates the drinking experience. This unique cocktail draws inspiration from the mountains and the popular Gardener cocktail originally featured at Matsuhisa in Aspen, Colorado. Available in three unique varieties: Vodka, smooth with a crisp finish; Tequila, zesty lime brightness topped with a kick; and Bourbon, warm undertones complemented with a tangy twist. Gardenista is meant to be shaken and served straight up, poured over ice as a "rocks" cocktail or made into a spritz, and enjoyed anytime and anywhere to effortlessly elevate the moments that matter. One bottle serves five cocktails and is a low-calorie option with 98 calories and 2g of carbs per serving. Each variety of Gardenista is 15% ABV and features main flavors of ginger, jalapeño, lime, cilantro, thyme and raw cane sugar.