Mezo Cocktails Wins Three Honors at 2025 SIP Awards; San Diego RTD Brand Expands Mezcal Line

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — (Oct. 29, 2025) — Mezo Cocktails, the ready-to-drink mezcal line launched in 2024, earned three distinctions at the 2025 SIP Awards: a Silver Medal for its Mezcal Guavarita in the consumer tasting category, a Silver Medal for Package Design, and a Consumer Evaluated Innovation Award.

"Mezo was built to make mezcal approachable without losing its soul," said Troy Brajkovich, Head of Brand & Co-Founder. "These consumer-judged awards validate what we're seeing in the market: people want bright, fruit-forward mezcal cocktails they can trust."

Founded by lifelong friends Troy Brajkovich and Spencer Johnston, Mezo Beverages imports premium mezcal directly from Oaxaca, Mexico, then blends locally in California with all-natural ingredients. The lineup is packaged in 12 oz cans at 6.5% ABV and is currently fundraising to expand distribution across California.

Awards (2025):

• Silver — Consumer Tasting: Mezcal Guavarita

• Silver — Package Design

• Consumer Evaluated Innovation Award

About Mezo Beverages — Mezo is a San Diego–based beverage company crafting mezcal-rooted, fruit-forward ready-to-drink cocktails that balance authenticity and approachability. Other flavors include Piña Mezorita, Ginger Mezorita, and Passion Mezorita, a new Passionfruit Paloma cocktail.

For more information, contact Troy Brajkovich, Head of Brand & Co-Founder.