WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 28, 2025): Blossom Espresso Martini, the D.C.-born ready-to-drink cocktail brand made with real coffee, real vodka, and real ingredients, has officially taken home a Gold Medal at the 2025 USA Spirits Ratings, simultaneously becoming the highest-rated espresso martini in its class.
The USA Spirits Ratings competition recognizes brands that excel in taste, quality, and value. The three factors that matter most to consumers and trade buyers alike. Judges from around the world evaluated spirits blind, rating on a 100-point scale across these categories. Blossom emerged as the top-scoring espresso martini, outpacing a global field of competitors and solidifying its position as the gold standard for authenticity in the fast-growing espresso martini category.
According to NIQ data, the espresso martini category grew 232% year-over-year in Q3 2024, following a 116% surge the previous year. As the category continues to surge, Blossom's win underscores that consumers are seeking authentic, bar-quality recipes made with real ingredients and a balanced, drinkable ABV.
"We set out to make a real espresso martini, drinkable, balanced, built to lift you up on a steady climb, and not so boozy that it brought you down," said David Jack, Founder and CEO of Blossom. "We use real espresso, real vodka, and real bar-grade recipes because that's the only way to deliver the experience people love at their favorite cocktail bar. This gold rating proves consumers can taste the difference, they care about what they drink, and it is possible to do."
Each 8.4oz can of Blossom Espresso Martini contains two shots of real espresso (not instant coffee or decaffeinated flavoring) and a smooth, balanced ABV between 8–9%. The result is a cocktail that's rich, nitro-infused, not packed with sugar, and easily drinkable, unlike other RTDs that rely on artificial flavors, or overly boozy formulas.
Built for the Bar From The Bar
Blossom was conceived by a group of hospitality entrepreneurs and mixologists who fell in love with the ritual of espresso and the energy it creates. Blossom also solves a key problem: espresso martinis are expensive and time-consuming to make, often creating chaos behind the bar or at home. And yet, they're here to stay. Espresso martinis are cemented in drinking culture, and consumers actively crave that delicious jolt and elevated energy they bring to every room.
"As a former bartender, I know the craft, the precision, and the artistry that go into a proper espresso martini," said Maria Posada, Field Marketing Manager at Blossom. "With Blossom, you can now instantly enjoy the same bar-quality cocktail you'd expect from a highly trained bartender, only no more lines, no pre-batching, no compromise. This gold medal isn't just an award; it's validation of what we stand for: real ingredients, real craftsmanship, and really fun times."
From its start with Premium Distributors in 2023, a Reyes Holdings company, Blossom quickly became the #1 espresso martini by volume in their portfolio. The brand has since grown more than 1000%, expanding across Maryland and recently into New York City. Today, Blossom's four award-winning seasonal flavors: Original (chocolate-forward), Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, and Dark Cherry, are sold in major retailers including Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Safeway, Giant, and Total Wine.
The gold-rated Blossom recipe proves something bigger: nimble, niche brands can create world-class products that stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the biggest names in the industry. Jack credits that real-world connection for the brand's success.
"Every day we're out there with our customers, at events, pop ups, or just talking to people who recognize my Blossom hat," said Jack. "We listen to all feedback, and if we hear something enough, you'll find me in the lab adjusting ingredients immediately. That's how and why we earned gold. Sure, we have great palates, but we have even better ears."
Rapid Growth and Market Momentum
Following its Baltimore launch with Chesapeake Beverage, Blossom has seen remarkable velocity wherever it's given the chance to shine, winning over both retailers and on-premise partners through social media powered event marketing, creative music collaborations, and community-driven programming.
"When distributors give us a shot, we deliver," said Jack. "We're not just dropping off sales decks and cans. We enter a market, meet people where they are, and build a micro-culture around espresso martinis, whether that's at their favorite hotspots through amazing events or at home through cool social media moments."
As Blossom continues to expand to cities across the country, this gold rating stands as a proud symbol of what's possible when passionate people dare to make something real in a category that's only just beginning to wake up.
About Blossom Beverages
Blossom Espresso Martini is an award winning premium ready-to-drink cocktail made with real coffee, real vodka, and real ingredients, crafted by real bartenders. With wholesale distribution in DC, MD and NYC, Blossom is on a mission to bring people together and create memorable moments through bar-quality cocktails in a can.
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