Congratulations to the finalists for the Not Your Pink Drink Contest! We had submissions from across the country, but only five professionals and five amateurs were selected as finalists:
Amateur Category
- Adina Ewaldz, Chicago Branch: Thai One On
- BillyJo Avy: Pineapple Pepper Bourbon Cocktail
- Jill Slavinsky, Louisville Branch: Royal Julep
- Laura Ellison, Atlanta Branch: Jam Cake Old Fashioned
- Kim Coomer, NKY/Cincy: Spicy B
Professional Category
- Emma Willinger, 3rd Turn J-town: Not So Basic
- Katie Seaton, Willett Distillery: Not Your Sweetheart
- Leslie Bryan, Toogie’s Table: Well Grounded Woman
- Moe Peacock, Top Shelf Peacock: A Bloom in the Summertime
- Molly Hollar, Cerulean: Not Slytherin!
These finalists will converge in Louisville on Sept 28, 2023 at 6:30 PM for a cocktail competition where each attendee gets to try every cocktail. Judges will select a winner in each category, and all attendees will be voting on the People’s Choice Award for the evening.
We invite any members within driving distance to come to Louisville for this fun, annual event celebrating bourbon cocktails! Tickets to this fun event are available here. For more information on the contest and the selection process, head here.