Bartender Wins Daiquiri Contest in Athens | Macon News

Macon Georgia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 14, 2026 · 1m

Casey Ash, a six-week veteran bartender at The Rose Room, just blew the competition away by winning Athens’ Dueling Daiquiris with her original Scorched Earth cocktail — a smoky, earthy masterpiece made with beet-ancho syrup, aloe liqueur, and lime Thai basil oil. From Oregon’s coffee shops to Georgia’s bars, Casey’s knack for blending unexpected flavors shines through in every pour. She wowed judges with her creativity, speed, and bold mystery round twist using galangal and ginger lemongrass miso syrup. Now, you can taste her genius for two weeks at The Rose Room — and the prize money? It’s…