Bartender of the Year Competition
ARHA and Old Forester are looking for the state’s best bartenders to compete in our annual cocktail showdown!!!
This year’s regional competition format will consist of four teams of two (eight total contestants) competing against each other. The winning team will then compete head-to-head to determine who will advance to the state finale. Each two-person team should submit one admission application with their chosen Old Forester cocktail. Prior to the competition, contestants will be asked to batch their cocktail for the event guests and a chance to be awarded “People’s Choice Champion.” The competition is open to all professional bartenders in the state. Contestants are not required to be from the same bar/restaurant.
Regional winners will compete at the state competition on October 30 at Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa. The state winner will be crowned Alabama’s “Bartender of the Year” and take home the $1,500 grand prize and trophy!
EXTENDED REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 8
This year’s regional competition format will consist of four teams of two (eight total contestants) competing against each other. The winning team will then compete head-to-head to determine who will advance to the state finale. Each two-person team should submit one admission application with their chosen Old Forester cocktail. Prior to the competition, contestants will be asked to batch their cocktail for the event guests and a chance to be awarded “People’s Choice Champion.” The competition is open to all professional bartenders in the state. Contestants are not required to be from the same bar/restaurant.
Regional winners will compete at the state competition on October 30 at Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa. The state winner will be crowned Alabama’s “Bartender of the Year” and take home the $1,500 grand prize and trophy!
EXTENDED REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 8
Regional Competitions:
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HUNTSVILLE:
Oct. 2 @ 5 pm The Westin Huntsville Bridge Street Town Centre BIRMINGHAM: Oct. 9 @ 5 pm The Lumbar 212 29th St. S. |
MOBILE:
Oct. 16 @ 5 pm Grace 555 Dauphin St. MONTGOMERY: Oct. 23 @ 5 pm Ravello Ristorante 36 Commerce St. |
Prizes:
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Regional
1st Place (overall winner) - $400 Runner-Up (losing teammate) - $200 2nd Place Team - $100 ($50 each) |
State
Grand Prize & Trophy - $1,500 2nd Place - $500 3rd Place - $500 4th Place - $500 |
Questions:
