State Fair of Texas 2025: Tasting the Popping Boba Rita Finalist

Big Tex Choice Awards Finalists

• 🎯 The State Fair of Texas has narrowed down a record-breaking 76 entries to 15 finalists for the 2025 Big Tex Choice Awards.
• 🏆 Finalists are competing for titles in Best Taste Savory, Best Taste Sweet, Most Creative, and the new Best Taste Sipper category.

The Popping Boba Rita

• 🍹 Justin Martinez presents the "Popping Boba Rita," a finalist in the new Best Taste Sipper category.
• 🍓 The drink features a fresh lime margarita base with wine-infused tequila, complemented by bursting mango and strawberry popping boba.
• 🥥 A cold foam with coconut syrup is added, creating a blend of lime, sweet cream, and coconut flavors.

Inspiration and Innovation

• 📈 The inspiration for the Popping Boba Rita came from observing trends like popping boba and Dubai Chocolate, and applying them to alcoholic beverages.
• 💡 Martinez aimed to combine the popular popping boba with a margarita, specifically using their established wine-based tequila.

A History of Award-Winning Creations

• 🏆 Justin Martinez is a familiar face at the awards, having previously won with creations like fried bubble gum, fried Thanksgiving dinner, and cotton candy taco.
• 🍺 He also notes that in 2015, he had the first-ever drink entry, "Funnel Cake Ale," which won its category.

Significance of Winning

• ✨ Winning among such competitive and creative vendors would be a huge honor and a privilege to be part of the group.