"Come as you are!" to The Partida Spirit Bird Challenge, a cocktail competition sponsored by Tequila Partida in Key West!

Tequila Partida, the world's top-rated tequila, is an authentic, all-natural and ultra premium tequila made from 100% blue agave in the heart of the Tequila Valley. A favorite within a wide circle of industry experts, Tequila Partida has a clean, smooth, exceptionally pure taste that is admired by tequila aficionados worldwide.

This June, what better place to experience a perfect Partida cocktail, named the best tequila in the world by The Spirit Journal, than in the tropical paradise of Key West? Mixologists and bartenders from South Florida are invited to capture the essence of Key West and the True Spirit of Tequila in a cocktail that will wow our expert judging panel! The big showdown will take place on Sunday, June 12th from 5 to 8 pm at the Rum Barrel on Front Street, and the open air rooftop deck will set the backdrop for this exciting evening.

Original recipes must be submitted to recipe@spiritbirdchallenge by May 22nd. Top entries will be advised prior to June 1 and further competition specifics will be sent via email. The creator of the winning cocktail will receive $500 and their recipe will be featured on the Tequila Partida website (www.tequilapartida.com), along with placement in various media. Interested participants can check out Facebook for additional information and details of the competition at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_193335737369126