Local Spirit Cocktail Competition at Longleaf Swine

Head to Longleaf Swine on May 24 at 7 p.m. for a fun cocktail competition highlighting NC spirits launched by a group of downtown Raleigh bar and restaurant owners. Participating businesses include Boatman Spirits Co., Mala Pata, William & Company, Transfer Co. Food Hall, Foundation and Longleaf Swine.

Competitors will have to use Kill Devil Rum and Cheerwine to make a cocktail. Five bartenders will compete and both judges and the attendees will choose their favorites. Free for the public to attend and sample the cocktails. Winners will receive gift certificates as prizes.