COME JOIN US AND EXPERIENCE THE LARGEST MIXOLOGY COMPETITION IN CANADA!
Cocktail enthusiasts and bartending aficionados, be sure to save the date: Canada’s biggest mixology competition is coming near you! MADE WITH LOVE™ is visiting Edmonton for the FIRST TIME EVER on July 24th and stopping by the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald for an unforgettable night of creativity and cocktail extravaganza.
Fourteen bartenders from your city are warming up to compete in MADE WITH LOVE™! Our 14 finalists will present their exclusive cocktail recipes to impress the jury and guests. Judges and attendees will face the challenging (and delicious!) task of tasting and evaluating their creations based on originality, creativity and flavour.
The two crowned winners from each category, Public’s Choice and Judges’ Choice, will represent Edmonton at the National Finals in May 2018 to win the coveted title of best BarChef in the country and have a chance to win one of these 10 trips to one of the MADE WITH LOVE™ affiliated distilleries:
- 2 trips in France with Grand Marnier
- 2 trips in Italy with Campari
- 2 trips in Nicaragua with Flor de Caña
- 2 trips in Kentucky with Woodford Reserve
- 2 trips in Spain with MADE WITH LOVE™
MAY THE BEST BARTENDER WIN!
THE EDMONTON FINALISTS ARE
- Sam Thorton | North 53
- Tyler Gushaty | Independent
- Leland Morrison | Black Pearl Seafood Bar
- Bill Hyndman | The Almanac
- Andre Bober | Baijiu
- Moe Mardani | Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
- Jared Schmidt | Biera
- Callum Walsh | El Cortez Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar
- Kristopher Calderon | Three Boars
- Jesse Werkman | Alta
- Dylan Zrobek | District
- Rodney Derksen | Have Mercy Southern Table & Bar
- Desmond Malliaros | Situation Brewing
"MadeWithLove™ is a unique experience", explains Pierre-Olivier Trempe, founder of MadeWithLove™. "It's a chance to bring the industry and the public together. It’s an amazing opportunity to taste and showcase the craftsmanship of the best bartenders in the country!"
KEY INFORMATION
July 24th, 2017, from 6 p.m to 11 p.m.
The Fairmont Macdonald - 10065 100 St NW
TICKETS
Early bird rate (until July 10th) - $55
After July 10th - $65
Available on www.enjoymadewithlove.com
The cost of the ticket includes a complete tasting of all showcased cocktails, a selection of food pairings, a welcome cocktail, and the privilege to vote for your favourite cocktail creation and favourite BarChef!
18+
ABOUT MADE WITH LOVE™
Founded in 2009, MADE WITH LOVE™'s mission is to demystify the cocktail culture and to offer a unique experience where creativity and diversity come together in a casual environment. Since its inception, MADE WITH LOVE™ has hosted more than 150 competitions across Canada, Mexico and Spain.
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