The Oregon Bartender’s Guild would like to invite you to a one-of-a-kind event. On Monday, July 27th at 5pm the Oregon Bartender’s Guild will be hosting their first Cocktail Competition for Charity at the Hobnob Grille, 3350 SE Morrison. This competition will confirm Oregon’s place amongst the avant-garde of cocktail culture by featuring the finest craft spirits being mixed by some of the best bartending talent from around our great state. Local masterminds of mixology will face off in a fierce competition of culinary creativity. We need your help in deciding who will go home with the title of Oregon’s Premier Mixologist. A ticket cost of $50 will include a multitude of cocktails, a light hors d'oeuvre and an evening of education, entertainment and culture. Proceeds will benefit Schoolhouse Supplies - The Free Store for Teachers, a locally run non-profit who helps teachers equip their students with the tools needed to succeed in the classroom - for free!

The Format is as follows...
Alison Dykes- Liquid Vodka, Rogue Rum
Evan Zimmerman- Cascade Mountain Gin, Krogstaad Aquavit
Bradley Dawson- Elemental Vodka, Old Tom Gin
Kinn Edwards- 12 Bridges Gin, Sabrosa Saffron Vodka
Jacob Grier- Organic Nation Gin, Dolmen Honey Spirit
Sue Erickson- Martin Ryan Vodka, Snake River Stampede Whiskey

Competitors will be competing in two rounds. The first round is marked by more simple and clean spirits. . Each cocktail will be served in a 2 to 3 oz portion for all 50 guest judges and one full cocktail for presentation. Each competitor will serve their cocktails one after the other. The spirits in the second round are more complex and "unusual".