Major Cocktail Competition Inspired by Upcoming RISD Exhibit
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Let the cocktail call go out, from this place, to all Rhode Island bartenders:
Now is the time to create an ionic Rhode Island cocktail and win $1,000. Yes, $1,000... cash.
Bottles Fine Wines is holding a cocktail contest inspired by the RISD Museum's upcoming Cocktail Culture exhibition. The EastSide Marketplace establishment is casting statewide for the perfect blend. The winning bit of mixology will not only win a grand for its creator, but be served at the exhibition's kick-off party on April 14 celebrating Cocktail Culture. (The show opens April 15).
A semi-final sip-off will be held on March 28 at Waterman Grille from 6-8pm, and a final competition will take place at Local 121 on April 3 from 6-8pm. Both these events are open to the public.
What it will take to win
Claim, identify or solidify a cocktail that is attached to Rhode Island via history or ingredients and/or being a part of the State’s culture either past or present;
Be simple to make, using ingredients that are widely available and inexpensive;
Be delicious, visually appealing and easy to prepare either at home or behind any bar;
Be iconic, standing alongside Manhattans, Mint Juleps, Sazaracs and the like.
The rules
Entries must be submitted by bartenders who are actively employed at a public establishment within the State of Rhode Island;
Only one entry per establishment;
Entries must not be red, blended or flammable (museum policy);
Entries must be submitted via the form online, here, or printed out and submitted to Bottles, 141 Pitman St. Providence, RI 02906 by March 24 at 10pm;
Invitations to compete in the semi-final will be announced via email on March 25 @ 6:00pm;
Ingredients, ice, workspace and sample cups will be provided. Please bring your own hardware (shakers, jiggers, muddlers, etc.) and be prepared to make and pour samples (~1oz) of your cocktail to the public;
Cocktails will be judged by a panel of three experts and the attending public. Judges' scores will make up 75% of the total points and public scores will make up 25%.
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