We’re reminiscing on last summer, when Paramour Aperitifs was honored at the 2024 New York International Spirits Competition with two prestigious awards. Our Cara Cara Orange Liqueur earned the Silver Award, while our Lavender-Yuzu Liqueur claimed the Bronze Award, marking an exciting milestone for our brand and our journey into the world of spirits.
The New York International Spirits Competition is one of the most respected in the industry, with over 1,400 submissions from 39 countries and 38 U.S. states. What sets this competition apart is its unique judging panel made up of top retail buyers, restaurant and bar owners, distributors, and importers, each of whom has real purchasing power and deep expertise. With their discerning taste, the judges evaluate both the quality of the product and its pricing category, which makes these awards even more meaningful for us.
Raquel Tavares, our founder of Paramour Aperitifs, shared her excitement at the time, saying, “We’re proud to have been awarded both a Silver and Bronze medal by the New York International Spirits Competition. Given that every judge is an expert in their field, we’re ecstatic that our Cara Cara and Lavender-Yuzu came out on top. We’ve worked tirelessly on the formulations to craft beautifully botanical and refined aromatic aperitifs. Being recognized in such a prestigious competition is a testament to our hard work and dedication to quality.”
Founded in 2010, the NY International Spirits Competition is one of the first major spirits events to feature trade-only judges, selecting only a small percentage of participants for awards. For Paramour, which is the first distilled light aperitif liqueur sourced from fresh vegetables and fruits, winning both Silver and Bronze is a tremendous honor and a significant recognition in the spirits industry.
About the Winning Liqueurs
Cara Cara Aperitif Liqueur
This light and refreshing liqueur blends the natural sweetness of Cara Cara oranges with the delicate bitterness of gentian root and cinchona. It’s perfect for sipping on its own or mixed into a cocktail.
Lavender-Yuzu Aperitif Liqueur
Delicate lavender meets the vibrant, citrusy notes of yuzu, creating a perfectly balanced and aromatic aperitif that’s as unique as it is refreshing.
We are incredibly proud of the work we’ve done so far and are thrilled to see our Cara Cara and Lavender-Yuzu liqueurs being recognized at such a prestigious competition. It’s been an exciting journey crafting these fresh, botanical aperitifs, and we can’t wait for more people to experience them. This recognition only fuels our passion for pushing boundaries and creating exceptional drinks that bring people together. Here’s to more celebrations, more spritzes, and more future awards as we continue to evolve and share our love for modern aperitifs with the world.
Thank you to all who have supported us, This is just the beginning!