Meet our Judges
Danny Shapiro
Founding Partner and Beverage Director at Scofflaw Group, Chicago
Steven Minor
Corporate Beverage Director at Starwood Hotels
Lynn House
National Spirits Specialist and Portfolio Mixologist at Heaven Hills
Cesar Perez II
Lead Bartender at The Apothecary Lounge
Charles Steadman
Director of Food & Beverage Experience and Strategic Partnerships at Virgin Voyages
Elliott Reibert
Bartender at Bambi Chicago & 2026 World Class U.S. Top 15 Finalist
Alexis Ortega
2026 World Class US Bartender of the Year in the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
