The Royale & MOBOT presents Show Me Your Garden Cocktail Competition 2025

The Royale and Missouri Botanical Garden presents Show Me Your Garden Cocktail Competition

Welcome to our garden-themed cocktail competition, where mixology meets the beauty of nature and the spirit of community. We celebrate the artistry of crafting exquisite cocktails infused with the freshest garden flavors and highlight local spirits that embody the craftsmanship and dedication of our region's distilleries.

In addition to the formal judging panel, attendees will have the chance to sample cocktails from our five contestants and choose their favorite. From aromatic herbs to delectable fruits and botanical infusions, each sip will be a tribute to the vibrant flavors of our surroundings.

A huge thank you to Missouri Botanical Gardens, Switchgrass Spirits, and 4 Hand 1220.

Ticketholders will expect:

-drinks samples from each of contestants and sample spirits from each of the distillers. Plenty of opportunities to enjoy different drinks.

-Full menu will also be availale for purchase.

-House DJ will provide proper jams.

-Presentation by a MOBOT expert to speak on plants and spirits.

-Tickets sales will start May 5.

-This event will be rain or shine.

Contestants will expect:

- Five contestants will be selected on June 19th. Finalists will be provided support for supplies. Apply here for the competition. Applications due June 12.

- There will be two judging rounds: one by your peers and one through a formal presentation in front of a selected panel of judges.

- For peer judging, The Royale courtyard will have a station for each finalist and co-sponsors. Contestants will batch their cocktail to share with ticketed guests, who will have up to two hours to select their favorite.

- Contestants will then move inside for a formal presentation, where they will have 10 minutes (excluding cleanup) to present their cocktail with full garnish and glassware in front of the panel.

- We will have a Judges’ Selection, with a $200 cash for first place and $100 cash prize for second place. We will also have a People’s Choice Award with a The Missouri Botanical Garden as a prize and other fun prizes.

-Contestants may apply online here.

**Important Details:**

- Cocktail recipes and build must be submitted with the application.

- Cocktails must feature a minimum of 1.5 ounces of one of the listed Missouri-produced spirits and utilize at least three garden elements (vegetal, fruit, floral, herbal, fresh, infusions, or tinctures). Citrus does not count.

Participating Spirits

- Switchgrass Spirits

- 4 Hands 1220