GREENWICH, CT, June 16, 2026 — The Tasting Alliance has awarded Manny's Ultimate Mixes (MUM) a Double Gold Medal at the 2026 San Francisco Ready-to-Drink Competition (SFRTD), ranking the brand among the competition's highest-rated entries. MUM was also named a Best of Class Finalist, advancing to final award consideration at the Top Shelf Awards Gala this November.
The SFRTD is one of the beverage industry's leading blind-tasting competitions, recognizing excellence across ready-to-drink products, craft mixers, and specialty beverages. Entries are judged solely on quality, flavor, balance, and execution.
A Double Gold is the competition's highest tasting distinction, awarded only when every panel judge independently agrees a product merits Gold. The Best of Class Finalist designation places MUM among a select group advancing to final consideration. Winners will be announced at the Top Shelf 2026 Awards Gala on November 8, 2026, at Hotel Nikko San Francisco.
"We are honored to receive this recognition from The Tasting Alliance," said Spencer Rothschild, Owner of Manny's Ultimate Mixes. "Earning a Double Gold through blind judging is a meaningful validation of our commitment to quality. Being named a Best of Class Finalist further reinforces the strength of the product and the trust our customers, retailers, distributors, and hospitality partners place in the brand."
Built on the philosophy that great cocktails start with great ingredients, MUM's Bloody Mary and Michelada mixes contain no MSG, no high-fructose corn syrup, and no artificial preservatives. The brand is currently served in more than 1,000 locations across 18 states and continues to expand across retail, foodservice, hospitality, and e-commerce.
About Manny's Ultimate Mixes
A craft, non-alcoholic cocktail mixer company built on a single principle: serve the mix exactly as poured—the only mix that needs no doctoring.
