By thirstyinla, on March 8, 2013

Entries are now being accepted for the third edition of Viva Sangrita!! Viva Tequila Ocho!!, the annual nationwide competition that challenges bartenders to create “original, thought and palate-provoking” sangritas to pair with one of Tequila Ocho’s current releases. [...]
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By thirstyinla, on February 24, 2013

Speed Rack, the first nationwide competition created by and for female bartenders comes to San Diego on March 3, 2013 for an extraordinary event that combines world class bartenders, spectator sport and fundraising to fight breast cancer. [...]
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By thirstyinla, on January 8, 2013

The award-winning Campo de Encanto Pisco has launched its Second Annual Search for the Distiller’s Apprentice. From March 16-24, 2013, the chosen bartenders will travel to Pisco, Peru and be fully immersed in the production of Encanto Pisco. [...]
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By thirstyinla, on December 11, 2012

On the eve of Repeal Day, Christopher Day wins the 4th Annual Jimmy Barella Bartending Competition at Cole’s with a two-part, deconstructed cocktail. [...]
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By thirstyinla, on September 8, 2012

On Saturday night of The Taste, LA’s thriving cocktail culture was in the spotlight at Cocktail Confidential, co-hosted by LA Times food and nightlife writer Jessica Gelt and acclaimed mixologist Julian Cox. [...]
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By thirstyinla, on September 4, 2012

One of the standout events of the summer of 2012 was the Tiki Throwdown at 320 Main, featuring an epic battle of five tiki icons. [...]
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By thirstyinla, on July 22, 2012

Bartenders, spirits brands, imbibers, foodies and the sturdiest livers from around the world are heading to New Orleans this week for the 10th Annual Tales of the Cocktail. [...]
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By thirstyinla, on January 26, 2012
Duggan McDonnell, Co-Founder and Master Blender of Campo de Encanto Pisco, is launching the Search for the Distiller’s Apprentice to select a group of bartenders to join him in Peru this April. [...]
Continue reading Campo de Encanto Pisco Search for the Distiller’s Apprentice (Extended Deadline)
By thirstyinla, on December 1, 2011

Cole’s Red Car Bar is celebrating its 103rd Anniversary and hosting a Repeal Day celebration on Sunday, December 4th. The bash features free French Dips, free Bathtub Gin Punch and a midnight champagne toast. [...]
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By thirstyinla, on November 5, 2011
The all-female bartending competition known as Speed Rack is taking over the Hollywood Roosevelt’s Blossom Room on Sunday, November 13th. Speed Rack LA features 18 competitors battling for a trip to New York and the national finals in May 2012. Proceeds go to breast cancer research, education and prevention. [...]
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