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Bartender Challenge Answers, 'Who Mixes the Best Drink?'
Bartenders from Dunedin, Clearwater and Tampa face off in a competition Monday to see who's got the most creative cocktail.
Shaken or stirred, iced or straight. The mix-masters in the area are going to have a shootout at to determine who pours the best cocktail.
Contestants will have their drinks judged on taste, presentation and creativity. First prize is $300.
Smokehouse is supplying four flavors of Absolut vodka for the competing bartenders to base their drinks on. Smokehouse will be offering $4 Absolut drinks from 7 p.m. to close on Monday.
Contestants at the include:
- Pamela Kislow of and Bright House Field Tiki Bar.
- Giorgio Casiano of .
- Andres Aleman of Ciro's Speakeasy and Supper Club, Tampa.
- Christy Traviola of .
- Andrew Buckenham of Kelly's .
- Liz of .
- Samantha of Freaki Tiki, Clearwater
- Simon of Clearwater Hilton.
- Mike of
- Kevin Troyano of .
The judges are:
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- Melissa DePaul, general manager of .
- Virgel Kelly, owner of , Chic-a-Boom Room and Blur.
- Rene Johnson, owner of and Dunedin Smokehouse.
- Tony Bruno, executive chef at The Living Room and Dunedin Smokehouse.
- Amy Young of Southern Wine and Spirits.
- Burton, a representative from Absolut Vodka.
The Dunedin Smokehouse is at 471 Main St. For more information call 727-736-2227.
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