A New Era of the
Old Fashioned
Cocktail Contest
GRAND PRIZE
$5,000 and a feature in our
2024 cocktail recipe book
HOW IT WORKS
Submit your most inspired Old Fashioned
recipe and tell us what makes it great.
This
is your chance to get creative, show off
your bartending skills, and impress
our
expert judges. One winner will take home
$5,000 and be published in our
first edition
cocktail book alongside some of the
industry’s biggest names.
CONTEST IS OPEN 8/15/23 - 10/31/23
CONTEST RULES
Your cocktail must meet the following criteria:
- Showcase a unique spin on the classic Old Fashioned cocktail recipe
- Contain no more than 2 1/2 oz. (at 40% ABV) total combined alcoholic ingredients
- Not exceed 6 oz. in total volume of ingredients
- Contain at least 1 oz. of Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon or Elijah Craig Straight Rye Whiskey
- Include an image of your finished cocktail
JUDGING CRITERIA
Your cocktail will be judged on:
- Balance, flavor, aroma, and character
- Innovation and creativity of recipe
- Story or inspiration behind your recipe
- Cocktail name
- Appearance and presentation
ALEC BALES – Atlanta, Ga
Caer Maiko Ferguson – Austin, TX
stephanie andrews – CHarlotte, NC
Jake Powell – Denver, CO
PUNCH is a James Beard Award-winning media outlet dedicated to drinks and drinking culture. We’re proud to partner with them to celebrate some of the country’s most innovative bartenders.
Get inspired by last year’s featured
bartenders and their recipes!