Bartender Competition
Sip, Sample, and Celebrate!
Sunday, August 3, 2025
3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
New Orleans Morial Convention Center - Hall J
2025 Competing Bartenders
Victoria Pisarello
Felipe's Taqueria
"Backyard Sparkle"
Meagan Martin
Prejean's
"Fig Easy"
Stephanie Katz
Tavi
"Summer Old World Old Fashioned"
Sheila Arndt
Restaurant Revolution
"Four Roses Royal Espresso Martini"
Dina Bohn
Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse
"Femme Fatale Old Fashioned"
Phillip Chilton
Le Moyne Bistro
"Chanson Rosée Sour"
Ashalen Sims
Plates Restaurant & Bar
"The Belle"
Ally O'Keefe
Bayou Bar
"Double Feature"
Aurelle Konopka
Zea Rotisserie & Bar
"Midnight Ember"
Andres Hoyos
Emeril's Brasserie
"Down the Boulevard"
The winner will receive $1,000 and runner up $750.
Each competing bartender will receive a $200 stipend post-competition.
Get ready to experience the art of mixology at its finest! Join us at the LRA Showcase for the Four Roses Bourbon Twist on a Classic cocktail competition, where 10 of Louisiana’s most talented bartenders will craft and serve their original creations — each one a unique twist on a classic cocktail, featuring the rich flavors of Four Roses Bourbon.
As they mix, shake, and pour, bartenders will be interviewed live and their cocktails will be judged by a panel of industry experts to determine who has the ultimate Bourbon Twist on a Classic.
Sample all 10 cocktails!
Cheer on your favorite bartender!
Watch as the finalists shake, stir, and pour their best work live in Hall J!
Participation in the tasting is FREE with your Showcase admission — don’t miss this chance to sip exclusive cocktails you won't find anywhere else.
