One craft cocktail in contention in the Bartender Brawl will use Chattanooga Whiskey’s 1816 Reserve. A second will feature Tito’s Vodka.Mixologists from 10 Chattanooga establishments are ready to battle it out for best drink at the third annual Bartender Brawl on Friday, April 15.
This year’s contest will focus on craft cocktails – one made with Chattanooga Whiskey’s 1816 Reserve and a second featuring Tito’s Vodka.
Attendees may try as many as they like, then vote for a favorite.
Set to compete are bartenders from Embargo ’62, The Flying Squirrel, Stir, Tupelo Honey and companion establishments The Bitter Alibi/The Fix, Easy Bistro/Main Street Meats and St. John’s Restaurant/St. John’s Meeting Place.
The competition is set for 6 to 9 p.m. at Miller Plaza, 850 Market St. Two Sons Kitchen & Market will sell treats from a food truck on-site. The Old Time Travelers will set the mood with music.
Tickets are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bartender-brawl-chattanooga-2016-tickets-23115150036?aff=es2. The standard ticket, priced at $20 (plus convenience fees) in advance, $25 at the door, grants entrance and two drinks. The premium ticket, $40 (plus fees) in advance, $45 at the door, entitles the bearer to 10 drinks. Additional drink tickets will be available for $3 each.
Proceeds benefit Siskin Children’s Institute, Northside Neighborhood House, Little Miss Mag Early Learning Center and the Boys and Girls Club.
The event is presented by Chattanooga Friends, a nonprofit philanthropic organization that gives back through volunteer and social activities, and the U.S. Bartenders Guild, Chattanooga.