2021 R.R. Bowie
Cocktail
Competition

The Rules

RECIPE & COMPETITION INFORMATION

SUBMISSION RULES

• Competitors will create an original cocktail based on a song by a Black/African artist, singer, songwriter, musician of any kind that inspires them.

• Entrants must submit two (2) recipes - one with Equiano Light and one with Equiano Dark - and that vibes with the overall theme of #dmvbrw 2021: "Embracing our Diversity through Food, Beverage and Music."

• Recipes must be submitted by Wednesday, October 13, 2021.

• The committee will review all recipes and select the best innovative recipes to compete in the competition. The committee will confirm their selection ONLY to those chosen to participate.

• Recipes shall be expressed in ounces, drops, or dashes and scaled for a single serving.

  • The only exception to the single-serving rule is if your cocktail is being served in a punch-style. Then it must be expressed in both singe-serving and multi-serving units.

• Recipes must include a detailed description of the garnish if there is one.

• The base spirit MUST be at least 1.5oz Equiano Rum.​

  • Samples of Equiano products will be available to chosen participants before the competition.

• Cocktails must not exceed the legal amount of liquor per serving by DC law (3 oz per serving)

COMPETITION RULES

• This Competition is open to ANY BIPOC bartender currently working in the bar, restaurant or spirits industry residing in the DC, Maryland, Virginia (DMV) area.

• Bartenders will prepare 1 cocktail per judge.  There will be 4 (four) judges. (So, eight (8) cocktails total.)

• This is a timed competition. Bartenders will be given enough time to create and tell their story about their signature cocktails.

• Competitors are responsible for any and all ingredients and garnishes outside of Equiano Rum products.

• Judges will score based on:

  • Taste (Balance, Usage of Ingredients)

  • Presentation

  • Originality

  • Story Behind the Cocktail

  • Technical Skill

PRIZES AND COMPENSATION

• First Place - $500 

• Second Place- Equiano Rum Prize Pack

All participants agree to have a photo shoot and/or video of them creating their drink and talking about their inspiration for the cocktail. These will be posted on DMVBRW platforms and participating sponsors’ social media sites.