Black Restaurant Week searched to find the best bartender in the nation. Black Restaurant Week is challenged bartenders from across the nation to create Maker’s Mark cocktails that are one-of-a-kind and full-flavored just like the signature bourbon.
2021 Power of the Palate National Cocktail Competition
The best bartenders from the East Region – Baltimore, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington DC battle for a chance to advance in the 2021 Power of the Palate national cocktail competition presented by Maker’s Mark.
Featured Bartenders:
- Kenneth McCaskill – Baltimore
- Woody Stjuste – New York
- Solomon Thomas – Philadelphia
- Monniquer Peacock – Washington DC
Special Guest Judges:
- Harold Brinkley, Owner The James Room
- Chef Robert Butts, Executive Chef Twisted Soul Cookhouse and Pours
- Ryan Meegan – Maker’s Mark Diplomat Tennesee & Georgia
Rep Your City Challenge Details:
Bartenders were challenged to create a cocktail to represent the flavors and culture of their city.
Featured Recipes:
- Baltimore Nights – Baltimore
- Dollar Cab – New York
- Sun of Liber-tea Sour – Philadelphia
- The Cookout – Washington DC
The best bartenders from the South Region – Atlanta, Charlotte, Miami and New Orleans battle for a chance to advance in the 2021 Power of the Palate national cocktail competition presented by Maker’s Mark.
Featured Bartenders:
- Tresa Johnson – Atlanta
- Everett Clark – Charlotte
- Jay Pink – Miami
- Alana J. Peck – New Orleans
Special Guest Judges:
- Harold Brinkley, Owner The James Room
- Chef Robert Butts, Executive Chef Twisted Soul Cookhouse and Pours
- Ryan Meegan – Maker’s Mark Diplomat Tennesee & Georgia
Rep Your City Challenge Details:
Bartenders were challenged to create a cocktail to represent the flavors and culture of their city.
Featured Recipes:
- Baltimore Nights – Baltimore
- Dollar Cab – New York
- Sun of Liber-tea Sour – Philadelphia
- The Cookout – Washington DC
The best bartenders from the Central Region – Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, and Washington DC battle for a chance to advance in the 2021 Power of the Palate national cocktail competition presented by Maker’s Mark.
Featured Bartenders:
- Kenneth McCaskill – Baltimore
- Woody Stjuste – New York
- Solomon Thomas – Philadelphia
- Monniquer Peacock – Washington DC
Special Guest Judges:
- Harold Brinkley, Owner The James Room
- Chef Robert Butts, Executive Chef Twisted Soul Cookhouse and Pours
- Ryan Meegan – Maker’s Mark Diplomat Tennesee & Georgia
Rep Your City Challenge Details:
Bartenders were challenged to create a cocktail to represent the flavors and culture of their city.
Featured Recipes:
- Baltimore Nights – Baltimore
- Dollar Cab – New York
- Sun of Liber-tea Sour – Philadelphia
- The Cookout – Washington DC
The best bartenders from the East Region – Baltimore, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington DC battle for a chance to advance in the 2021 Power of the Palate national cocktail competition presented by Maker’s Mark.
Featured Bartenders:
- Kenneth McCaskill – Baltimore
- Woody Stjuste – New York
- Solomon Thomas – Philadelphia
- Monniquer Peacock – Washington DC
Special Guest Judges:
- Harold Brinkley, Owner The James Room
- Chef Robert Butts, Executive Chef Twisted Soul Cookhouse and Pours
- Ryan Meegan – Maker’s Mark Diplomat Tennesee & Georgia
Rep Your City Challenge Details:
Bartenders were challenged to create a cocktail to represent the flavors and culture of their city.
Featured Recipes:
- Baltimore Nights – Baltimore
- Dollar Cab – New York
- Sun of Liber-tea Sour – Philadelphia
- The Cookout – Washington DC
The best bartenders from the East Region – Baltimore, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington DC battle for a chance to advance in the 2021 Power of the Palate national cocktail competition presented by Maker’s Mark.
Featured Bartenders:
- Kenneth McCaskill – Baltimore
- Woody Stjuste – New York
- Solomon Thomas – Philadelphia
- Monniquer Peacock – Washington DC
Special Guest Judges:
- Harold Brinkley, Owner The James Room
- Chef Robert Butts, Executive Chef Twisted Soul Cookhouse and Pours
- Ryan Meegan – Maker’s Mark Diplomat Tennesee & Georgia
Rep Your City Challenge Details:
Bartenders were challenged to create a cocktail to represent the flavors and culture of their city.
Featured Recipes:
- Baltimore Nights – Baltimore
- Dollar Cab – New York
- Sun of Liber-tea Sour – Philadelphia
- The Cookout – Washington DC
The best bartenders from the East Region – Baltimore, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington DC battle for a chance to advance in the 2021 Power of the Palate national cocktail competition presented by Maker’s Mark.
Featured Bartenders:
- Kenneth McCaskill – Baltimore
- Woody Stjuste – New York
- Solomon Thomas – Philadelphia
- Monniquer Peacock – Washington DC
Special Guest Judges:
- Harold Brinkley, Owner The James Room
- Chef Robert Butts, Executive Chef Twisted Soul Cookhouse and Pours
- Ryan Meegan – Maker’s Mark Diplomat Tennesee & Georgia
Rep Your City Challenge Details:
Bartenders were challenged to create a cocktail to represent the flavors and culture of their city.
Featured Recipes:
- Baltimore Nights – Baltimore
- Dollar Cab – New York
- Sun of Liber-tea Sour – Philadelphia
- The Cookout – Washington DC
The best bartenders from the East Region – Baltimore, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington DC battle for a chance to advance in the 2021 Power of the Palate national cocktail competition presented by Maker’s Mark.
Featured Bartenders:
- Kenneth McCaskill – Baltimore
- Woody Stjuste – New York
- Solomon Thomas – Philadelphia
- Monniquer Peacock – Washington DC
Special Guest Judges:
- Harold Brinkley, Owner The James Room
- Chef Robert Butts, Executive Chef Twisted Soul Cookhouse and Pours
- Ryan Meegan – Maker’s Mark Diplomat Tennesee & Georgia
Rep Your City Challenge Details:
Bartenders were challenged to create a cocktail to represent the flavors and culture of their city.
Featured Recipes:
- Baltimore Nights – Baltimore
- Dollar Cab – New York
- Sun of Liber-tea Sour – Philadelphia
- The Cookout – Washington DC
The best bartenders from the East Region – Baltimore, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington DC battle for a chance to advance in the 2021 Power of the Palate national cocktail competition presented by Maker’s Mark.
Featured Bartenders:
- Kenneth McCaskill – Baltimore
- Woody Stjuste – New York
- Solomon Thomas – Philadelphia
- Monniquer Peacock – Washington DC
Special Guest Judges:
- Harold Brinkley, Owner The James Room
- Chef Robert Butts, Executive Chef Twisted Soul Cookhouse and Pours
- Ryan Meegan – Maker’s Mark Diplomat Tennesee & Georgia
Rep Your City Challenge Details:
Bartenders were challenged to create a cocktail to represent the flavors and culture of their city.
Featured Recipes:
- Baltimore Nights – Baltimore
- Dollar Cab – New York
- Sun of Liber-tea Sour – Philadelphia
- The Cookout – Washington DC