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 back in Calgary on July 31st and stopping by the Fairmont Palliser for an unforgettable night of creativity and cocktail extravaganza.
Sixteen bartenders from the local scene of Calgary are warming up to compete in MADE WITH LOVE™! Our talented 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 Calgary finalists are:
Ian Storcer - Proof
Dinah Kisil - The Coup
AJ Roque - Bourbon Room
Ray Burton - Last Best Brewing and Distilling
Madeleine Macdonald - Model Milk
Alex Newman - Brasserie Kensington
Andrew Derksen - Charbar
Sam White - PRLR Lounge
Bryden Bergey - Native Tongues Taqueria
Dave Borsato - ONE18 EMPIRE
Rob Male - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Colin Alexander - The Still Restaurant
Cedrick Foley - Rodney's Oyster House Calgary
India Dmytriev - Untitled Champagne Bar
Shane Bradley Bonneau - Betty Lou's Library
Kayla Atayiu - Foreign Concept
The two crowned winners from each category will represent Calgary 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 Italy with Campari
- 2 trips in Nicaragua with Flor de Cana
- 2 trips in France with Grand Marnier
- 2 trips in Kentucky with Woodford Reserve
- 2 trips in Spain with MADE WITH LOVE™
May the best bartender win!
MADE WITH LOVE™ is a unique experience where the local bartending community and the public meet. It is also an amazing opportunity to taste and showcase the craftsmanship of the best bartenders in the country. Be there or be square!
Key Information
When: July 31st, 2017, starting at 6 p.m.
Where: Fairmont Palliser, 133 9 Ave SW, Calgary
Tickets: Early bird rate (until July 17th) 55$
General Admission 65$
At the door 75$
* One ticket includes a complete tasting of all showcased cocktails, a selection of food-pairings, a welcome cocktail, and the privilege to vote for your favorite cocktail creation and favorite BarChef! (18+)
Buy your tickets here!
About MADE WITH LOVE™ - www.enjoymadewithlove.com
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.
Thank you to our precious partners:
1800 Tequila / Campari / Flor de Caña / Grand Marnier / Ungava Gin /
Woodford Reserve
