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Key West Cocktail Classic

What's the gayest cocktail? An appletini? The (almost) calorie-free vodka soda? Or is there something inherently gay in all fruity drinks? Is the very word "cocktail" destined for gay greatness? These questions and more,are answered in the Key West cocktail contest, the annual competition put on by Stoli to find the most innovative and delicious new cocktail around. Out has the latest on the contest, including competition dates, locations, interviews with winners, and the recipes that swept judges off their feet.

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The "Olympics" of LGBTQ+ Bartending Just Began

Out is proud to present the 7th Annual Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic, the fierce competition running from March to June 2020 as a multi-city national tour featuring diverse LGBTQ+ talent, donation prizes for charity, and surprises you don’t want to miss.

Dan Skahen and Patrik Gallineaux
STOLI

Meet the Team Raising the Bar for the LGBT Community in Key West

A spotlight on the Key West Business Guild and their mission to create "One Human Family." 

Jo McDaniel
STOLI

Meet Jo McDaniel, 5th Annual Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic Champion

This Bar Star from Washington, D.C. shakes up an award-winning cocktail, and has a whole lotta' heart to back it up. 

Tim Stone
STOLI

Meet Tim Stone: The Ohio Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic 2018 Champion

"There is absolutely zero judgement about anyone who walks through our door."

Victor Borbolla
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Meet Victor Borbolla: The NYC Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic 2018 Champion

"It’s my mission to make sure you walk out of my bar happier than when you walked in."

Asilex Rodriguez
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Asilex Rodriguez: The Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic 2018 Champion

"I think it is important for those who can, to create those safe spaces and give people the opportunity to be free and express themselves."

Ricky Orcutt
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Meet Ricky Orcutt: The Boston Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic 2018 Champion

"Coming together and celebrating as a community is an indescribable feeling."

Chiara Fung
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Meet Chiara Fung: The Vancouver Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic 2018 Champion

"It makes me feel incredibly lucky to live in Vancouver where I can be my true self."