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Barsmith Non-Alcoholic RTDs Gain National and International Recognition

Multiple award wins highlight the growing momentum behind Barsmith’s non-alcoholic ready-to-drink portfolio

Austin, TX – 9/18/2026 — Barsmith, the bartender-founded cocktail mixer brand known for premium ingredients and bar-quality flavor, is gaining national and international recognition for its line of non-alcoholic ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages.

In 2026, Barsmith’s non-alcoholic RTDs have earned multiple medals and accolades from respected names in the beverage industry, with recognition spanning both the International Non-Alcoholic Competition and The Daily Pour’s Zero Proof Choice Awards.

At the 2026 International Non-Alcoholic Competition, Barsmith’s non-alcoholic RTD portfolio received two Gold medals, each earning an impressive 95-point score. The Barsmith Non-Alcoholic RTD Margarita and Barsmith Non-Alcoholic RTD Paloma both received Gold recognition. The Paloma also earned the distinction of Paloma RTD of the Year, further highlighting the product’s performance in an increasingly competitive zero-proof beverage category.

Barsmith’s RTDs also received recognition in The Daily Pour’s 2026 Zero Proof Choice Awards, earning medals across all three offerings:

  • Gold: Barsmith Non-Alcoholic RTD Spritz

  • Bronze: Barsmith Non-Alcoholic RTD Paloma

  • Bronze: Barsmith Non-Alcoholic RTD Margarita

The recognition comes as consumer interest continues to expand around sophisticated non-alcoholic beverages that deliver the flavor and experience of a crafted cocktail without the alcohol.

“We created our non-alcoholic RTDs with the same approach we bring to everything at Barsmith — real ingredients, great flavor and a drink that feels worthy of a place at the bar,” said David Masters, Co-founder & CCO of Barsmith. “To see the portfolio recognized by both national beverage voices and an international competition is incredibly exciting and reinforces what we’ve believed from the beginning: zero-proof cocktails can be every bit as enjoyable, elevated and flavorful as their alcoholic counterparts.”

Barsmith’s non-alcoholic RTD collection includes Spritz, Paloma and Margarita, offering consumers convenient, ready-to-enjoy options for everything from entertaining and celebrations to weeknight unwinding. The beverages are designed to deliver a premium cocktail experience without requiring mixing or additional ingredients.

The latest awards build on Barsmith’s growing presence in the zero-proof category and reflect the brand’s continued commitment to creating innovative, bartender-inspired options for today’s evolving beverage consumer.

About Barsmith

Founded in 2014 by bartenders in Austin and Nashville, Barsmith creates premium cocktail mixers and non-alcoholic beverages made with quality ingredients and designed to bring bar-quality cocktails home. The brand’s portfolio includes classic cocktail mixers, syrups, garnishes and non-alcoholic ready-to-drink beverages, with a focus on authentic flavor and easy entertaining.