The Virginia Cocktail Games brings together the commonwealth’s top bartenders to compete for bragging rights, prizes and the title of Virginia Cocktail Games Champion.
Using Virginia-made spirits, competitors create original cocktails that showcase creativity, craftsmanship and the incredible quality of spirits made across Virginia.
Prizes: Cash, Swag/Aprons, Professional head shots and cocktail portraits, TOTC Trip, travel/hotel for finalists.
Opportunities: Media Features, networking with competitors/judges, feedback from industry experts, distiller education and collaboration
Winner of the Virginia Cocktail Games, Christa Thomas impressed judges with “The Cardinal Rose,” a beautifully balanced cocktail that highlighted the creativity, craftsmanship and versatility of Virginia-made spirits. Her winning drink stood out for its thoughtful flavor profile, elegant presentation and ability to tell a uniquely Virginia story in every sip.
Wang Jiang Lou
Featuring Chesapeake Bay Distillery Chics Beach Rum, Tarnished Truth Old Cavalier Bourbon Cream, mixed berry fassionola, potato and soy orgeat
Vault & Cellar
Featuring Belmont Farms 10 Yr Cask Strength Bourbon, Amaro Averna, peach syrup
Palisades Restaurant
Feauring JH Bards Rye Whiskey, ginger-jalapeno syrup, cinnamon-apple shrub, fresh lemon juice, cocoa bitters
The Barrelhouse at Sandy River
Featuring Vitae Gold Rum, Chambord, Cointreau, local espresso cold brew, pineapple juice, Lapsang Souchong and sea salt syrup, chocolate bitters, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth
