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  • Tailwind Roasting LLC 1001 North North Branch Street Chicago, IL, 60642 United States (map)

Tailwind’s first Cocktail Competition!

📍 Where: Tailwind Roasting – 1001 N. North Branch St, Suite 301

📅 When: Wednesday, July 2nd | 6–9PM

🍹 What: Cocktail competition + house drinks, snacks, & tropical vibes

👕 Dress Code: Relaxed tropical — open-toed shoes welcome for once!

🧊 Vibe Check: No AC — expect fans, ice, and kiddie pools for dipping toes

🍸 Want to Compete?

Share your best signature summer cocktail (coffee optional!) with our 3 judges. 

Competitors should bring:

  • All ingredients & garnishes for a minimum of 3 drinks

  • Small wares to mix/shake

  • Optional: serving vessels for judges (counts toward presentation)

Cocktails will be judged on:

  • Taste – flavor, balance, mouthfeel, finish (60%)

  • Presentation (20%)

  • Technique & Performance (10%)

  • Creativity (10%)

Winner gets a free 2-hour roasting session on the Baby Buckeye (or $100 off onboarding if you haven’t passed the safety training yet).

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