The Virginia Cocktail Games
Let the Games Begin!
Welcome to The 2024 Virginia Cocktail Games, a competition celebrating Virginia’s mixology community and local distilleries. After advancing through a competitive submission process, we selected 25 talented bartenders to take center stage, each presenting a unique craft cocktail that showcases a Virginia-made spirit and embodies Olympic greatness. From July 26 to August 11, Virginia’s cocktail enthusiasts voted for their favorite competitors, helping us name a finalist from each of the five regions.
Round 1 Results
🥇 Take 5 by Henry Hill Jr., The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center | Western Va.
🥇 Pour l’amour du Gin by Breannah Carr, Devils Backbone Brewing Company | Central Va.
🥇 Ramos à la Mode by Amanda Liebrich, Glass Light Restaurant | Coastal Va.
🥇 Victory Coupe, by Julieta Hernandez, The Catamount Lounge | Northern Va.
🥇 The Qualifier (Qualificatif) by Melanie Holmes, The Tavern in Abingdon | Southern Va.
Watch the Final Showdown Live at Virginia Distilled!
Join us at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture on September 14 for Virginia Distilled, our signature Virginia Spirits Month event, as they battle it out for the title of “Virginia’s 2024 Cocktail of the Year.”
Tickets include: Cocktail sampling from The Virginia Cocktail Games finalists, tasting flights from 15 craft Virginia distilleries, educational sessions from local writers, access to the featured exhibit at VMHC, live music, local food vendors and more!
Meet the 25 Competitors
Spanning five distinct regions of the commonwealth, we’ve brought together the best of Virginia’s mixology community to craft a cocktail that pays tribute to the Summer Olympics and features Virginia-made spirits. Get to know the 25 creations from round 1 of the games.