This year's Official Drink of Austin Contest is gearing up to be the best one yet. Chef Josh Watkins and the crew of the Carillon / AT&T Executive Education & Conference Center have ponied up a significant sponsorship and are hosting us in their monumental ballroom. Just about every Texas distiller will be present. We have a cash prize of $1000 and Breed & Co has donated some fabulous crystal glasses and other gifts. It will be a cocktail event to remember.

We are pleased to announce that the following Austin bartenders have advanced to the final round and will compete live at the main event on Thursday December 8.

Josh Loving, Baby's First Punch, FINO Restaurant Patio & Bar
Jessica Sanders, Hippie Harvest, Drink.Well.
Marcelo Nascimento, Texas Cup #9, Lucky 13 Cocktail Co.
Houston Eaves, Smokin' Gypsy, Contigo
Justin Chamberlin, The Pinetop, Sagra

Alternate:
Madelyn Kay, Lie to Me, Peche

Tickets are still available at Edible Austin