THE INFUSED DRINKS THAT DESERVE YOUR ATTENTION

Los Angeles, CA – April 20, 2025 — What better day than 4/20 to raise a glass (or a can) to the trailblazers redefining the beverage landscape? L.A. Spirits Awards is proud to unveil the winners of the 2025 High Spirits Awards, a special set of honors dedicated to the most innovative, delicious, and elevated cannabis-infused drinks on the market today.

As part of our annual spirits competition, High Spirits Awards celebrate excellence in formulation and flavor. This year’s entries brought bold creativity, boundary-pushing infusions, and flavors that deliver as much pleasure as they do function. From low-dose sessionables to potent punch-packing sips, these are the standouts that earned top marks from our expert panel.

THE 2025 HIGH SPIRITS AWARD WINNERS

Best Infused Soda and Best Infused Product Overall

Goodland Extracts – Cherry Pie High Soda
Take a sip and Get Lifted to grandma’s windowsill with the nostalgic taste of fresh baked cherry pie. Offering two strength options with 4mg or 10mg of Delta 9 THC, Cherry Pie High Soda is crafted in small batches using real Door County cherries, whole organic vanilla beans, a hint of cinnamon and a splash of fresh squeezed lemon juice just like Grandma used to. Buy now.

Our judges said, “Cherry Pie High Soda hits with that warm, nostalgic flavor—with a modern twist. The real cherry, vanilla, cinnamon, and lemon flavors come together in a beautifully balanced blend. Sweet, familiar, and sneakily potent, it’s like your favorite childhood soda grew up, got sophisticated, and moved to the West Coast. After the event, judges couldn’t stop talking about this one. Truly unforgettable.”

Best Infused Seltzer

C.R.E.A.M. – Plumelon

A perfect balanced beverage that combines the summery sweetness of melon with the nuanced tang of plum, making it ideal for all occasions or as a palate-cleansing complement to light meals. Refreshing, invigorating, and subtly indulgent. Buy Now.

Our judges said, “This is a funky, juicy collision of plum and melon that doesn’t ask for your approval—it earns it. Super refreshing with a summery melon vibe and just a hint of tangy plum. It’s light and perfect whether you're just hanging out or pairing it with a meal. Plus, it’s got less than 0.3% THC, so you get the chill without going overboard."

Best Infused Additive

Sky High – Relax Skyology

Elevate your mixology game with our Skyology THC Mixers. Each mixer contains 4mg of THC, meticulously crafted to blend smoothly into any beverage. This isn’t your average mixer. It's calm in a bottle, designed to disappear into whatever you're drinking—except the stress. That disappears, too. Buy Now.

Our judges said, “Skyology THC Mixers are subtle, seamless, and seriously effective. Each dose blends effortlessly into any drink, adding a mellow lift without altering the flavor profile. Stress fades, flavor stays. A versatile, low-dose essential for anyone looking to elevate their sip without overcomplicating the pour.”

Best Infused Cooler

Sky High – Sky Cooler Fuji Apple Pear

Enjoy the Buzz, Without the Booze. When you need a drink that matches your vibe-Meet our new Sky Coolers. This wine cooler inspired beverage, where every sip feels like a mini vacation. Refreshment just got a serious upgrade. Buy Now.

Our judges said, “Sky Coolers’ Fuji Apple Pear is crisp, clean, and very drinkable. Tastes like classic wine coolers, but reimagined for today, every sip feels like a mini getaway. No artificial flavors. Refreshingly smooth finish. It's the kind of drink that keeps the good vibes flowing. Effortless, elevated, and made to match your mood.”

Best Infused RTD Cocktail

Squared – Rum & Coke

Squared wanted to provide people with a way to take a chill break whenever they needed it. So they created Squared Energy – a low dose, high energy beverage that provides a clear-headed, focused boost of motivation that is never accompanied by jitters or anxiety. Coming Soon.

Our judges said, “Squared’s Rum & Coke is a laid-back classic reimagined with intention. This low-dose, high-energy sipper delivers no fluff, no frills, just the classic taste you would expect. Just a classic combo remixed with a twist of consciousness.”

Best Infused Juice

Sweet Justice – Pacific Island Punch

Let Sweet Justice's Pacific Island Punch whisk you away to a sun-drenched oasis of flavor. Each sip is a dive into a zesty, South Pacific fruit basket, where sweet lime, sour orange, and passionfruit dance on your palate, culminating in a succulent, ripe peach finish. Infused with 10mg THC this sipper is both mouth-watering and elevating, offering a tropical retreat in every serving. It's the perfect sunny trip for those seeking a juicy, tangy, and utterly refreshing experience! Buy Now.

Our judges said, “Pacific Island Punch is bright, juicy, and just the right kind of bold. Sweet lime, sour orange, and passionfruit burst onto the palate, finishing with a smooth, sun-ripened peach that lingers just long enough. With 10mg of THC, it’s as elevating as it is refreshing. A perfectly balanced drink. It tastes like vacation, in beverage form.”

Best Infused Spirit

Revolution Apothecary – Passion Punch

Passion Punch isn’t just a THC beverage, its an experience. A bold infusion of passion fruit and citrus hits smooth, bright and clean, with just the right amount of well blanched tropical sweetness. Crafted with precision, low in sugar and calories, and built for the way you want to feel. No regrets. No hangovers. Just pure unapologetic enjoyment. Buy Now.

Our judges said, “This is a full-on vibe. Bright, bold passion fruit and citrus come through clean and crisp, delivering a riot of tropical flavor without tipping into sweetness overload. Light, refreshing, and impressively balanced, the terpene touch adds an elegant richness that lingers just right.”

Best Infused Coffee

Fuel & Elevate – Vanilla Latte Instant Functional Fusion

This smooth blend creates a euphoric sense of well-being and relaxation using all Organic Instant Arabica Coffee, Bovine Collagen Peptides, Medium Chain Triglycerides Powder (MCT from Coconut, Acacia Fiber), Grass Fed Bovine Collagen, Ashwagandha, L-Theanine, Ancient Peat & Apple Extract, Organic Coffee Berry Extract, Bacopa Monnieri, Natural Caffeine Anhydrous, Rhodiola, Delta-9 THC, Vitamins B6 & B12. Buy Now.

Our judges said, "From the first smell of that inviting vanilla aroma, this Vanilla Latte delivers. Smooth and flavorful without being overly sweet, it shines both hot and iced. The coffee notes are rich and satisfying—creamy, functional, and easy to love."

High Spirits Deliver High Standards

The revolution’s just getting started. These aren’t just great drinks “for cannabis products.” They’re great drinks. Period. They’re what happens when craftsmanship and curiosity collide. When people care about quality—not just about the high, but about how it tastes getting there.

So here’s to the makers who didn’t cut corners. Who made something weird and wild and worth drinking. And here’s to you—on this high holiday—for being smart enough to drink better.

Stay tuned for the full list of High Spirits Awards and L.A Spirits Awards winners being announced May 6

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