
Cocktail Royale City Wide Cocktail Contest
The Cocktail Royale Citywide Cocktail Contest kicks off October 3rd, inviting you to sip your way through six weeks of bourbon cocktail creativity. Visit participating bars and restaurants, try their exclusive Penelope Wheated bourbon cocktail, and cast your vote for your favorite by scanning the QR code at each stop—all while supporting United Way of SWLA’s Success by 6 program.
Cocktail Royale Finale Party
Celebrate the grand finale on Thursday, November 20th, at LeBocage Stables, where all 15 competing cocktails will be showcased alongside paired small bites from each restaurant. Guests can taste them all, cast their votes for the People’s Choice Award, and raise a glass to the perfect kickoff to Smoke & Barrel weekend.
Participants

Area 337
Pear Pressure: Penelope Wheated Bourbon, Spiced Pear Liqueur, Demerara Syrup, Black Walnut Bitters, Orange Bitters, Clove studded orange peel & sugared pear

The Terrace @ Lake Area Adventures
Penelope Breeze: Penelope Wheated Bourbon, Coconut Puree, Lime Juice, Pineapple Juice, topped with basic and pineapple foam

121 Artisan Bistro
The Cobbler: Penelope Wheated Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Disaronno, 121 Housemade Peach Puree, and Egg White

Calla
Calla Cola: Penelope Wheated Bourbon, Amaro, Housemade Coca Cola, 45PSI

Crying Eagle
Pear Pressure: Penelope Wheated Bourbon, Mathilde Pear, Ginger Clove Syrup, Lemon Juice

Library Riot
Hemingway & Havana: Penelope Wheated Bourbon, Demerara Syrup, Toasted Coconut Water Reduction, Tiki Bitters, Saline, & Grapefruit Acid Solution

Luna Downtown
Dark Side of the Moon: Penelope Wheated Bourbon, Luxardo Espresso Liqueur, Crème de Cacao, Orange Bitters, Cold Brew and Agave

Salt Revival Oyster Co
Revival Flip: Penelope Wheated Bourbon, Spiced Apple Syrup, Fresh Cream, and Whole Egg

The Pioneer Club
The Chemist: Penelope Wheated Bourbon, Midori, Fresh Lime Juice, Orgeat, Herbaceous Bitters, Orange Bitters

The Taproom @ Crust Pizza
Pene-Wise: Penelope Wheated Duck Bacon Infused Bourbon, Amaro Montenegro, Maple Syrup, Orange Bitters, Wood Smoked Old Fashioned

Villa Harlequin
The Xpresso Martini: Cacao Butter Washed Cherry Wood Smoked Penelpe Wheated Bourbon, Bailey's, Kahlua, Simple Syrup, and Louisiana Coffee Co Espresso

Augustine's
60+: Penelope Wheated Bourbon, Maple, Lemon, & Blueberry

Luna South
Dark Side of the Moon: Penelope Wheated Bourbon, Luxardo Espresso Liqueur, Crème de Cacao, Orange Bitters, Cold Brew and Agave

Blue Martini
Peach & Basil Smash: Penelope Wheated Bourbon, Peach Puree, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Soda Water, & Basil Leaves

Draft Kings SportsBook GNLC
Peach & Basil Smash: Penelope Wheated Bourbon, Peach Puree, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Soda Water, & Basil Leaves

Chart House - GNLC
Peach & Basil Smash: Penelope Wheated Bourbon, Peach Puree, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Soda Water, & Basil Leaves

Vic & Anthony's - GNLC
Peach & Basil Smash: Penelope Wheated Bourbon, Peach Puree, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Soda Water, & Basil Leaves

Rush Lounge - GNLC
Peach & Basil Smash: Penelope Wheated Bourbon, Peach Puree, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Soda Water, & Basil Leaves