CWE Classic Cocktail Competition

Calling all St. Louis area bartenders! Compete for a spot in a classic cocktail competition, sponsored by Major Brands.

The competition will be held during the inaugural Central West End Cocktail Party on June 4.

  • Round 1 (May 16): St. Louis bartenders
  • Round 2 (June 4): CWE bartenders
  • Round 3-5  (June 4): St. Louis and CWE bartenders

St. Louis bartenders interested in participating in Round 1 will present a signature cocktail using one of the provided Major Brands spirits during our preliminary rounds on Monday, May 16; winners will then return on June 4 to face off against CWE bartenders in Rounds 3-5. To enter, email Dustin Parres (dustin@gamlinrg.com) by May 14. You must be available to participate on both May 16 and June 4.

We will be announcing our judging panel very soon. Click here for additional submission rules and judging criteria.

The final bartender standing on June 4 will receive $250 in CWE Bucks, a night at the Chase Park Plaza Hotel and a complimentary breakfast.