Bartender’s Bash: Recap

February 26th, 2012

Springfield, MO

On February 26th, The Shrine Mosque in downtown Springfield served as host for the Bartender’s Bash, and provided 23 local bars and restaurants the opportunity to showcase

their food and drink.

The Greater Ozarks Bartenders Association chaired this event, with Beam

Global acting as the 2012 sponsor.

21 accounts decorated their tables and dressed up their staff members to put all patrons in a spirited mood.

All booths sampled, featured and competed with drinks that incorporated the new Pucker

Vodkas, Lemonade and Raspberry Rave.

The Beam Global booth featured: All Pucker Vodkas (including Lemonade and

Raspberry Rave)Red Stag Honey Tea, Black Cherry and

Cinnamon SpicedJim Beam Devils Cut

Those that visited the BEAM booth also had the opportunity to pose with

wax lips, boas and sunglasses.

Major Brands Sales Rep, Scott Macdonald

Price Cutter Bistro sported their pajamas as they

promoted their late night breakfast with chili and a

biscuits and gravy fountain.

Attendees rocked out to their favorites, courtesy of a DJ, and voted on

favorite drink strategies.

Attendees and judges took part in the voting process for the following categories: Best Booth, Best Red Bull drink, Best Pucker Vodka drink, Best Account Featured drink.

And the winners were….

Trolley’s Downtown Bar & Grill :: Best Booth

The Pony :: Best Red Bull drink

Price Cutter Bistro :: Best Account Featured drink

Kai :: Best Pucker Vodka drink

GOBA resurrected this event to put the spotlight on those participating restaurants and bars, and to give back. The proceeds from this event benefited various Shrine Charities.