“Battle of brooklyn” cocktail COMPETITION

Calling all professional bartenders and amateur mixologists! Join us in the Battle of Brooklyn Cocktail Competition, hosted by Fort Hamilton Distillery. Show off your skills by crafting an original cocktail using Fort Hamilton's award winning Double Barrel Bourbon or Double Barrel Rye, celebrating the new 1 liter format release.

To enter, submit your unique Fort Hamilton whiskey cocktail recipe by May 27th, 2024, for a chance to win the $2,000 cash prize. Five finalists will be selected on May 29th, 2024, to compete live at the Fort Hamilton Distillery.

All entrants are welcome to attend the competition, which will be held from 5-7pm at Fort Hamilton Distillery. Don't miss this chance to be part of an exciting event and showcase your mixology talent!

Competition Rules:

  • Your Fort Hamilton whiskey cocktail must be a new cocktail created by you.

  • It must contain at least (30ml) 1oz. of either Fort Hamilton Double Barrel Bourbon or Double Barrel Rye whiskey. No other brand of whiskey is allowed.

  • Your cocktail should be easy to reproduce in any good cocktail bar in the city.

  • Your cocktail’s ingredients should be available in New York State and may include a maximum of one home-made ingredient, the component parts of which should be readily available in New York state. 

  • Garnishes and glassware: Decorations used for your overall presentation must be clearly identified in your recipe as garnishes: e.g. nutmeg or pineapple wedge.

Judging and Criteria

Entries will be judged by "a panel of industry experts" (TBD). The judging will be based on: 

  • Creativity & Originality, Uniqueness of the concept and originality of your cocktail.

  • Taste - Balance of flavors, use of Fort Hamilton Whiskey, and overall taste. 

  • Presentation - Visual Appeal, garnish and presentation of the cocktail. 

  • Inspiration and story - The story behind your cocktail and its connection to Fort Hamilton Whiskey. 
    - The decision of the judges is final and binding.