Craftwell Cocktails Honored at San Francisco RTD Competition

Three new releases are among five medals earned at one of the industry’s top competitions

CORVALLIS, OR  – Craftwell Cocktails® continues to make waves in the ready-to-drink (RTD) scene, earning five medals—including honors for all three new releases—at the 2025 San Francisco RTD Competition. Newly released Cranberry Mule, Transfusion, and Purple Rain Drop all received recognition, highlighting Craftwell’s dedication to delivering bold, flavor-forward RTD cocktails with bar-quality appeal.

Hosted by The Tasting Alliance, the San Francisco RTD Competition is among the most respected in the U.S., spotlighting exceptional RTD products from around the world. Each entry is evaluated by top beverage professionals, with winners reflecting the highest standards of flavor, balance, and innovation.

Award Highlights:

• Craftwell Cranberry Mule – Gold (Craft Wine-Based RTD) – 93 points
• Craftwell Transfusion – Silver (Craft Wine-Based RTD)
• Craftwell Passion Punch – Silver (Craft Wine-Based RTD)
• Craftwell Purple Rain Drop – Bronze (Craft Wine-Based RTD)
• Craftwell Peach Mojito – Bronze (Craft Wine-Based RTD)

“We craft every cocktail with purpose to deliver bold flavor, real PNW ingredients, and an authentic cocktail experience,” says Nels Jewell-Larsen, co-owner and vice president of 2 Towns Ciderhouse. “Having our newest Craftwell releases recognized at the San Francisco RTD Competition is a meaningful validation of our team’s creativity and commitment. I’m incredibly proud of how we continue to innovate, push boundaries, and create cocktails that truly stand out—reflecting the kind of intention and originality we believe the RTD category deserves.”

Also earning recognition: Sidekick Pacific Pineapple, a non-alcoholic cider from 2 Towns Ciderhouse—Craftwell’s sister brand—clinched silver for the second year in a row in the Non-Alcoholic/Mocktail category.

As part of the #1 selling non-alcoholic cider line in the U.S., Sidekick continues to redefine what NA cider can be. These dealcoholized craft beverages retain the fermentation character of their award-winning counterparts while offering a refreshing, non-alcoholic option for any occasion.

• Sidekick N/A Pacific Pineapple – Silver (Non-Alcoholic / Mocktail)

ABOUT CRAFTWELL COCKTAILS®

Embodying the spirit of the Pacific Northwest, Craftwell ready-to-drink cocktails are crafted with the same care and expertise that made the 2 Towns Ciderhouse team leaders in using real fruit to create award-winning ciders. Craftwell encourages consumers to live life with flavor and to create their own cocktail moments with easily portable deliciousness. Real, fresh fruit produces real, fresh flavors that are available in canned cocktails, top shelf bottles, on draft, and as non-alcoholic cocktails.  For more information, please visit craftwellcocktails.com.