Third Annual Cocktail Jam coming to Astor Center by Editor
Third Annual Cocktail Jam coming to Astor Center
 by Editor
 Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011
 New York, NY
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Monday March 8th, The United States Bartenders Guild, New York Chapter is hosting the third annual Cocktail Jam at Astor Center, this years will be benefitting Tsunami Relief in the Pacific.

 

Here is a quote from the Astor Center web page, 

 

"Come one, come all and celebrate a gathering of professional bartenders laying it all on the line in pursuit of the greatest prize of all...bragging rights. Twelve of the USBG's best and brightest will duke it out using their well honed mixology skills in creating the most delicious cocktail of the evening as judged by New York's most progressive cocktail minds (Giuseppe Gonzalez, Thomas Waugh, Phil Ward, and Stephanie Moreno). 

 

Using virtually every imaginable herb, spice, berry, fruit, and vegetable, these brave twelve are competing for a $2000 scholarship to the esteemed cocktail conference, Tales of the Cocktail. 50% of all ticket proceeds benefit Action Against Hunger (Tsunami Relief) and the USBGNY, and afford you samples of the work of some of New York's finest bartenders."

 

The competitors this year are.:Damon Boelte, Lulu Martinez,Hal Wolin, Damon Dyer, Duane Fernandez, Rob Fuentevilla, Moses Laboy, Frank Cisneros, James Menite, Steve Schneider, Justin Fairweather and Karin Stanley.

 

These bartenders will be given a choice of spirits and mixers from the following sponsor list:

 

Bases (sponsors):

Don Q Rum

Tanqueray Gin

Nolet's Gin

Absolut Vodka

Tuttiltown Whiskey

Herradura Tequila

Sagatiba Cachaca

Denizen Rum

Four Roses Bourbon

Santa Teresa Rum

Pierre Ferrand Cognac

Michael Collins Irish Whiskey

 

Mixers (sponsors):

FruitLab Organic Liqueurs

Lillet

Solerno

Cherry and/or Coffee Heering

Dry Sack Sherry & Dry Sack 15 YO

Campari

St. Germain

Perfect Purees

 

According to the USBGNY, the crew has already begun a friendly rivalry amongst themselves and are guaranteed to all bring A+ Games to the event, showing off not just style and talent, but charisma and the ability to have fun with the crowd. Last years event winner Raphael Reyes will be present along with a bevy of talented misfits from through out the culinary/cocktail/beverage world.

 

Tickets can be bought here at this LINK.

 

We will be reporting from the event and bringing back some great coverage of the event for you, so stay tuned!!!


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