The Royale and Missouri Botanical Garden presents Show Me Your Garden Cocktail Competition
The Royale and Missouri Botanical Garden presents Show Me Your Garden Cocktail Competition
Welcome to our garden-themed cocktail competition, where mixology meets the beauty of nature and the spirit of community. We celebrate the artistry of crafting exquisite cocktails infused with the freshest garden flavors and highlight local spirits that embody the craftsmanship and dedication of our region's distilleries.
In addition to the formal judging panel, those with tickets will have the chance to sample cocktails from our six contestants and choose their favorite. From aromatic herbs to delectable fruits and botanical infusions, each sip will be a tribute to the vibrant flavors of our surroundings.
A huge thank you to Missouri Botanical Gardens, Switchgrass Spirits, 4 Hand 1220, Stowloch and Still 630.
**What to Expect:**
- Six contestants will be selected on June 19th. Finalists will be provided support for supplies. Apply here for the competition.
- There will be two judging rounds: one by your peers and one through a formal presentation in front of a selected panel of judges.
- For peer judging, The Royale courtyard will have a station for each finalist and co-sponsors. Contestants will batch their cocktail to share with ticketed guests, who will have up to two hours to select their favorite.
- Contestants will then move inside for a formal presentation, where they will have 10 minutes (excluding setup/cleanup) to present their cocktail with full garnish and glassware in front of the panel.
- We will have both a People’s Choice Award and a Judges’ Selection, with a $200 cash prize for the Judge’s Selection and a $100 cash prize for the People’s Choice Award. We will also have a year’s membership to The Missouri Botanical Garden as a prize and othe fun prizes for runner’s upr
-We will provide drinks samples from contestants and the distillers
-Presentation by a MOBOT expert to speak on plants and spirits.
-Tickets are available here.
-Contestants may apply online here.
**Important Details:**
- Cocktail recipes must be submitted by June 30th.
- Cocktails must feature a minimum of 1.5 ounces of one of the listed Missouri-produced spirits and utilize at least three garden elements (vegetal, fruit, floral, herbal, fresh, infusions, or tinctures). Citrus does not count.
**Participating Spirits:**