2017 Woodford Reserve Manhattan Experience, Mar 6., 7 p.m., Free with RSVP
Eight bartenders from around Atlanta will be concocting their riffs on the classic whiskey and sweet vermouth cocktail in hopes of being crowned victor. The winner will then move on to the semifinals at Woodford Reserve Distillery in Kentucky at the end of March.
Competitors will be tasked with creating an original cocktail using Woodford’s Double Oaked bourbon as well as their “ideal” recipe for the classic Manhattan crafted with Distiller’s Select. This year’s judges include Kyle Tibbs Jones of The Bitter Southerner, Gray Chapman editor for Tales of the Cocktail and USBG-Atlanta President Anthony Porquez.
2017 Atlanta contenders:
Matthew Murphy -- Three Blind Mice
Corey Phillips -- Bellina Alimentari
Graham Lansford -- Drift Fish House and Oyster Bar
Natasha Horton -- Supply And Demand
Bobby Gover -- Cheeky Taqueria
Mitchell Payton -- Cafe 33
Jenique Mincey -- The Southern Gentleman
Damian Clark -- Establishment
In addition to two complimentary drinks, a chance to sip all of the competitors' creations and light bites during the event, guests can enter to win a copper bartender toolkit. All proceeds from the raffle will go to The Giving Kitchen.
Reserve your spot by sending an email with "Manhattan Experience" in the subject line to ATLMANHATTAN1@gmail.com . The Manhattan Experience is a free, first come, first served event. UBER is highly suggested. A discount code will be provided for your fare at the event.
Establishment, Mar. 6, 7 p.m., FREE with RSVP, Colony Square Mall, 1197 Peachtree St. NE #517, Atlanta. 404-347-5291, establishmentatlanta.com.
Credit: Beth McKibben
Credit: Beth McKibben
Patrón’s 2017 Margarita of the Year--Vote for Atlanta’s Shaun Gordon (VIDEO)
Decatur bartender Shaun Gordon of Truman Tavern and his charred pineapple and sage High Plains margarita with chipotle salt are hoping to make Atlanta home to Patrón's 2017 Margarita of the Year. Gordon presented the tequila brand with one of the best of seven riffs on the classic sour cocktail in the world during a competition in Mexico. All that remains between six other finalists and Gordon's victory is your vote, Atlanta.
The High Plains margarita is currently leading the pack of seven finalists. But it's up to Atlantans to crown the marg champion of the world by simply casting a vote (daily) at www.voteforshaun.com. For all you social media types, a vote also counts for Gordon when you tag your photo of the High Plains using #highplainsmargarita on Twitter and Instagram.
The winner will be announced on Apr. 9.
Check out Shaun Gordon creating the High Plains, then head to Truman Tavern to grab one for yourself--or make it at home, if you’re so inclined.
How to Make the High Plains Margarita from Patrón Tequila on Vimeo.
Truman Tavern, 123 East Court Square, Decatur. 404-907-4116, trumantavern.com.
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