The El Tequileño Cocktail Competition arrives to La Mezcaleria for an afternoon celebrating agave spirits, creativity, and cocktail culture. Bartenders will compete with original cocktails featuring El Tequileño Reposado for the chance to win a curated experience in Mexico courtesy of El Tequileño.

Event Information

• Date: Sunday, May 25th, 2026
• Time: 3 PM – 6 PM
• Location: La Mezcaleria
• Winner Announcement: During the Tequila & Agave Festival on May 30th
• Submission Deadline: May 18th
• Submission Email: chris@lavishliquid.com

Winning Prize

• 4 days / 3 nights in Mexico
• Agave field tour
• Local tours and excursions
• Accommodation and meals included
• Airport transportation included
• Airfare not included

Competition Guidelines

• Minimum 1 oz (30ml) of El Tequileño Reposado required
• Maximum 7 ingredients excluding garnish
• Homemade ingredients permitted with full specs
• Garnishes must be edible
• Cocktails must be original creations
• Recipes must include measurements, method, and cocktail description
• Ingredients must be reproducible and widely available
• Unsafe or non food safe ingredients are prohibited

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