If Luba is the Ukrainian word for love, then that is the word judges of non-alcoholic drink competitions are using to describe the Door County-born beverages you have seen in the community. Luba Libations, owned by Nic and Christiana Trapani, has won several awards for its non-alcoholic cocktails since its May launch. At the 2025 PR%F RTD Awards, Luba’s Kyiv Mule and Grapefruit Paloma won gold medals while its Cranberry Cosmo and Lime Margarita earned silver medals. At the International Non-Alcoholic Competition, the Grapefruit Paloma, Cranberry Cosmo, and Lime Margarita won gold medals while the Kyiv Mule garnered a silver medal. For the Trapanis, just being mentioned alongside established brands like Athletic Brewing and Free Spirits would have been good enough for Luba Libations, especially since their main focus is on Door County Candle Company. They agreed that the response has meant a lot to them as they try to provide consumers with an authentic, good-tasting beverage.