Baltimore 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.
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.
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
LOSOPHĒFormer bartender Aisha Tyler and her co-founder James Kim created LOSOPHĒ to make a great cocktail at home easier without sacrificing the experience of a properly made drink. The brand is known for its clarified, ready-to-drink cocktails, beginning with a margarita made from organic ingredients for people who want to gather without the usual bar prep and cleanup.
Hula Hut SpiritsLynn Calvo created Hula Hut Spirits after years of bartending and building a mobile tiki bar that became a Montauk and Hamptons fixture. The brand now bottles her naturally infused cocktail creations, bringing the tropical flavors developed at Lynn’s Hula Hut to customers beyond the seasonal resort town.