Sodalicious Cocktails Wins Gold at the 2025 Melbourne Royal Australian International Spirits Awards

When I started Sodalicious Cocktails, I had one goal — prove that ready-to-drink cocktails don't have to be watered down, overly sweet, or a compromise on quality.

For years, friends and family told me the cocktails I made at home were better than what they'd get at most bars. I appreciated it, but they're biased. So I decided to put it to the test — by entering the 2025 Melbourne Royal Australian International Spirits Awards, one of the most respected blind-judged spirits competitions in Australia.

The results:

Gold — Lychee Martini Silver — Take Me To The Amalfi Bronze — Four Seasons Bronze — Cumquat Sour

Four medals across four entries. Every single cocktail we submitted was recognised.

These weren't judged by friends. They were judged blind by industry professionals who had no idea what brand they were tasting. That's what makes these awards meaningful — it's pure quality, nothing else.

Melbourne Royal even featured Sodalicious Cocktails in a Winners Spotlight article on their website, which was an incredible surprise. You can read the full feature here: https://www.melbourneroyal.com.au/about/news/winners-spotlight-sodalicious-cocktails/

What makes Sodalicious Cocktails different?

Every bottle is handcrafted in Melbourne using real spirits — the same ingredients you'd find behind the bar at a top cocktail lounge. At 22–35% ABV, these are proper cocktails, not premix. No syrups, no shortcuts. Just pour into a shaker, shake for 10 seconds, and serve.

We now have 25 unique cocktails in the range, from Asian-inspired yuzu martinis to smoky mezcal margaritas and rich espresso martinis. Each one is available in our Build a 4 Pack or Build a 6 Pack gift boxes, delivered Australia-wide with free standard shipping.

Whether it's a gift for someone special, Friday night drinks with mates, or a monthly subscription so you never run out — Sodalicious Cocktails delivers bar-quality cocktails to your door.

Thanks for giving us a shot.

Dan Founder, Sodalicious Cocktails