‘Spirits for Spirits’ Cocktail Contest

Celebrate Leonardtown’s most mysterious madame while showing off your potent potables!

The Contest

Concoct an original cocktail celebrating the Legend of Moll Dyer, Leonardtown, the metaphysical, or Moll Dyer’s theme “Be Kind”. Judging will be based on the following categories: Best overall drink, taste, creativity and new this year, a favorite Moll Dyer Mocktail.

Register your drink using the form below, submissions will be accepted until 5 pm on February 10th.

Offer your cocktail for sale between February 15th– 23rd.

The winners will be announced on or around February 23rd via the Visit St. Mary’s MD and Leonardtown social media channels.

The Prizes

1st PRIZE: $100 and an introductory tasting for 4 at Tobacco Barn Distillery

2nd PRIZE: $50 and an introductory tasting for 2 at Tobacco Barn Distillery

3rd PRIZE: $25 and an introductory tasting for 2 at Tobacco Barn Distillery

The Rules

  1. Only one application per mixologist/bartender, but any Leonardtown establishment may have multiple bartenders/mixologists participate.
  2. Each participating establishment must make reasonable efforts to make all participating cocktails available to the public during the contest period (February 15th-23rd).
  3. Establishments should display the voting instructions in their establishment if possible; a flyer will be provided by Visit St. Mary’s MD with instructions for patrons to vote.
  4. The name Moll Dyer is trademarked for use in association with alcoholic beverages and specifically whiskey by Tobacco Barn Distillery. Please refrain from using “Moll Dyer” in the name of your submission if your cocktail does not feature Tobacco Barn Moll Dyer Cinnamon Whiskey. If your establishment would like to offer Tobacco Barn Moll Dyer Cinnamon Whiskey, please contact them at 240-243-9151 or sales@tobaccobarndistillery.com to purchase directly. Participation in this contest in no way implies any commitment to serve Tobacco Barn products.
  5. All applicants must have confirmed permission from their establishment to participate.
  6. All participating establishments must be in Leonardtown.
  7. Applicants may be disqualified at any time if they fail to meet any of the rules or requirements of this contest or if they represent themselves, this contest, or other

The Registration Form