Snow Monkey Sake Remix Racks Up Medals at 2025 San Diego Spirits Festival International Bottle Competition

Arkansas-crafted sake-based RTD scores Double Gold and Best of Show among other awards in its first competition.

Hot Springs, AR (August 27, 2025) Snow Monkey Saké Remix has made its presence known in the highly competitive world of spirits competitions by amassing four medals at the recent 2025 San Diego Spirits Festival International Bottle Competition.  In its first competition, the first-of-its-kind saké-based Snow Monkey was awarded a Double Gold Medal – the festival’s highest honor – for Snow Monkey Mandarin + Grapefruit, and a Gold Medal for Snow Monkey Mango + Guava.

Snow Monkey Yuzu + Hibiscus and Snow Monkey Dragon Fruit + Key Lime were both awarded Silver Medals.

“This is a thrilling validation of our belief that saké is the ideal base for a delicious ready-to-drink beverage,” said David Knight, CEO, Snow Monkey Sake Remix. “Our unique east-meets-west flavors combine with Arkansas-crafted saké to produce a tropical fruit infusion that delighted the esteemed judging panel. We now know that to ‘Drink No Evil’ brings a taste of gold with each sip.”

“When you start with Origami Saké as the base, which has already won awards on the global stage, you’ve got a product that is clearly setting a new taste standard for RTDs,” said Matt Bell, CEO of Origami Saké. “This is a recognition that we proudly share with our hometown as we move closer to widespread recognition of Hot Springs as the Napa Valley of Saké.”

The 2025 San Diego Spirits Festival International Bottle Competition considers entries from emerging craft distillers, American merchant bottlers and large distillers alike in all classes of spirits, domestic and international – whiskey, bourbon, gin, brandy, vodka, rum, agave spirits and liqueurs. The competition brings renowned experts from the worlds of spirits and hospitality together to determine the best tasting spirits and ready to drink beverages in a blind analysis.

Snow Monkey Saké Remix is available in four East-Meets-West fruit blends packaged in one convenient 8-can variety pack (SRP: $19.99):

MANDARIN + GRAPEFRUIT – Sweet mandarin and the sharp tang of grapefruit harmonize with the clean, umami-rich notes of sake, delivering a crisp and invigorating citrus profile that feels lively yet smooth. Double Gold Medal, 2025 San Diego International Spirits Festival

MANGO + GUAVA – A tropical medley of creamy mango and tangy guava that intertwines with the silky depth of sake, creating a bold and indulgent flavor profile that’s fruity but not too sweet. Gold Medal, 2025 San Diego International Spirits Festival

DRAGON FRUIT + KEYLIME – A vibrant fusion where the exotic sweetness of dragon fruit blends seamlessly with the crisp, zesty brightness of key lime, while sake’s subtle umami smooths and elevates the tropical notes for a refreshing, balanced sip. Silver Medal, 2025 San Diego International Spirits Festival

YUZU + HIBISCUS – The tart, aromatic complexity of yuzu pairs beautifully with the delicate floral notes of hibiscus, while sake’s refined, silky texture weaves everything together in harmony. Silver Medal, 2025 San Diego International Spirits Festival

Nutritional info (per 12-ounce can): ABV: 4.5%; Calories: 100; Sugar: 2 grams; Carbohydrates: 4 grams. No artificial ingredients. No sulfites. Vegan, Gluten Free.

Availability:  Launching in retail outlets across Arkansas, Texas, Nevada, Georgia, Ohio, Connecticut, Florida, the Carolinas, and New Jersey and online at DrinkSnowMonkey.com. Additional states will be rolling out later this year. A partnership announced in 2025 donates one percent of profits to protect real monkeys residing in the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary.