We had an overwhelming number of entries this year and so the judging took a little longer than expected. This is the third year for this contest, and it has picked up an amazing amount of momentum. It was challenging to narrow the entries down to just five, so we picked five contestants and an alternate. In the case that one of the five contestants is unable to compete, the alternate will take his or her place. We also received a very interesting dessert drink, which wouldn't show fairly with the others, so we have made the decision that after the contestants compete, the judges will be treated to a special dessert cocktail.

And this year's finalists, in no particular order:
Nate Wales, La Condesa/Malverde
Bill Norris, Haddingon's (Opening Soon)
Ace Manning, Peche
Nancy Mitchell, The Backyard Bartender
Bryan Dressel, Bar Congress (Opening Soon)

Alternate: Garret Mikell, Peche
Dessert: Josh Loving, FINO

Thank you to everyone who entered a recipe. We look forward to seeing you all at Drink Local Night, next Tuesday December 7 at Cedar Street (below Peche). Tickets can be purchased here.