The calendar may still read midwinter, but the February 2026 Editors’ Top Picks are all about momentum — the launches, reformulations and imports setting the tone for the year ahead. The editors of Food & Beverage Magazine tasted across every aisle to land on a lineup that balances indulgence with intention.
On the drinks cart, the range runs from craft agave — La Sirena Tequila’s Reposado and León Y Sol’s small-batch Reposado — to Penfolds’ collectible Bin 389 “Year of the Horse” magnum and the alcohol-free Giesen 0% Sauvignon Blanc for the sober-curious. Sistine Spritz, Klaus (and its botanical NEIN line), Deko Cocktails bitters and Cheeky Cocktails’ Decaf Espresso Syrup keep the cocktail hour covered, while Tieton Cider Works’ Huckleberry Cider, Kooksoondang’s prebiotic Makgeolli and London Liqueurs’ Rose Water bring something off the beaten path.
For daytime and better-for-you, Common Coffee, Pure & Easy Tea, Erva yerba mate, Lucky Energy gummies, Puori protein and mainelove canned water anchor the functional set.
