The ultimate cocktail competition is back at the Links Club! Local bartenders from the finest establishments on the Monterey Peninsula will go head-to-head in the epic Battle of the Bartenders. All events start at 6:30 pm at Links Club in Carmel Plaza in Carmel-by-the-Sea
ROUND 1
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA – WINNER – AMY FELSING, SADE’S
ROUND 2
MONTEREY CITY
September 30: Stokes Adobe vs LALLA Grill
October 7: Compact Disco vs. Kona Grill
October 14: Cello vs. C Bar
October 21: Monterey Championship
ROUND 3
CARMEL & BEYOND
October 28: Baja Cantina vs. Big Sur River Inn
November 4: Sur Grill vs. Running Iron
November 11: Carmel & Beyond Championship
CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
CROWNING OF THE MASTER MIXOLOGIST – NOVEMBER 18TH
Three Drink Competitions
Signature Drink –This drink choice is totally up to the Bartender. It should highlight the bartenders craft and the restaurant they are representing. To be judged by judges and ticket holders Cocktails can be batched beforehand.
Limited Edition – Featuring a sponsored liquor & a special ingredient the contestants must use in their cocktail while giving it their own flair! To be judged by ticket holders & Judges.
Surprise Attack – Contests will be given a liquor, several mixer sand garnishes that they must include in a cocktail- We will see who creates best on the fly. To be judged by ticket holders & Judges.