Late August marked the 12th time to host our late summer cocktail party, the Nashville Lifestyles' Bartender Bash. Held this year at The George Jones, twelve area bartenders competed for the popualr vote as well as Judge's Favorite using the evening's featured spirits: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and Coopers' Craft. Guests enjoyed samples from each participating bartender and voted for their favorites, with the winners announced at the close of the evening.
Best Coopers' Craft Cocktail: Zach Helton from Cork & Cow with 'That Old Mower”
Best Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Cocktail: Christopher Weber from Hemingway's Bar & Hideaway with 'The Great Read”
People's Choice Award: Aaron Burns from Barlines
Participating restaurants included:
Acme Feed & Seed, American Craft Tavern at Gaylord Opryland, Barlines, Cork & Cow, Gray's on Main, Hemingway's Bar & Hideaway, LA Jackson, Moto, Sinema, The George Jones, Union Station Hotel and Virago.
Sponsors included:
BMW of Nashville, MTSU, and The Mall at Green Hills. A portion of the proceeds went to benefit Songs for Sound.
