Bottled by the Itaberco family in Maryland, Blackbird Specialty Beverage Co. makes concentrated, shelf-stable cocktail syrups for mixologists building frozen or batched craft drinks. Its mixes use premium organic and natural ingredients, while its flavor compounds bring real fruit and juice to beer without the handling demands of a purée. The company’s range includes distinctive bar-ready bases such as Espresso and Bitters, designed to give professional beverage programs a consistent pour.
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Lindsay's SouthsideBaltimore native Lindsay Hargrave turned a quest begun in the early 1990s into Lindsay’s Southside, a maker of fresh cocktail mixers built around real lemon juice and mint. The company also produces Bloody Mary mix and ready-to-drink seltzers, extending a recipe developed through years of gatherings with friends and family. Its playful Maryland identity carries through to George, the Bernadoodle mascot, and Corky, its mobile bar for events.RIDERWOOD, MD
Fee Brothers, IncSince 1863, Rochester’s Fee Brothers has made cocktail flavorings, best known for the bitters and syrups that have carried the family business through five generations. Once among the last U.S. producers of cocktail bitters, the company now continues that tradition under fifth-generation owners Jon and Benn Spacher while developing newer tools such as ready-to-use Fat Wash.ROCHESTER, NY
Regatta Craft MixersSince 2006, Regatta Craft Mixers has made cocktail mixers and craft sodas, including its signature Bermuda Stone Ginger Beer, for home drinkers and more than 7,000 bars and restaurants. The company develops its recipes with non-GMO ingredients and extensive taste-testing, and its products have earned gold at recognized tasting competitions. At the 2024 SIP Awards, Regatta received Best of Class Platinum honors for its ginger beer and tonic, along with Consumer Choice recognition for both.LOCUST VALLEY, NY
Dave's ConcoctionsBorn from a ketchup cocktail challenge, Dave’s Concoctions handcrafts small-batch cocktail and mocktail mixers in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Dave developed the recipes with guidance from local bartenders and tests them with tasters until each blend is balanced, using 100% pure juices with no preservatives added. The company also gives a portion of its proceeds to nonprofit organizations in the West Chester region.