Bartender Competition
Four Roses Bourbon Global Expedition
Presented by Republic National Distributing Company and the Louisiana Restaurant Association
Get ready for one of the most exciting events of the LRA Showcase as 10 of Louisiana's most talented bartenders go head-to-head in the Four Roses Bourbon Global Expedition Cocktail Competition. This high-energy live competition challenges participants to create an original cocktail featuring Four Roses Bourbon inspired by flavors, ingredients, and traditions from around the world.
With emcee commentary, live interviews, and a fast-paced waterfall format, guests will experience creativity, skill, and showmanship on full display. A panel of three respected industry professionals will judge each cocktail on flavor, balance, originality, presentation, technique, and overall performance. Attendees will sample each cocktail as the competition progresses.
Sunday, July 26, 2026
3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Hall J | New Orleans Convention Center
Ten Bartenders. One Stage. A World of Flavor.
Bartenders interested in competing are invited to submit an original recipe and a short video demonstrating the cocktail build and showcasing their personality. Cocktails must use Four Roses Bourbon as the base spirit and reflect the global expedition theme through ingredients or cultural inspiration. Recipes may include no more than seven ingredients, all of which must be readily available in the U.S.
The winner will receive $1,000 and runner up $750. Each competing bartender will receive a $200 stipend post-competition.
Submissions are due by Friday, June 12, 2026.
