cocktail contest

Riva Grill cocktail wins Barton Hospital's "Best Cocktail" contest

More than 250 people packed the Riva Grill Thursday night for Barton Foundation's 6th Annual Signature Cocktail Contest.

The winner of the event, Riva Grill's Erick Martinez, is no stranger to the podium. Attendees voted his Blue Linen “Best Cocktail.” The drink combined Tahoe Blue Vodka with lavender, mint, cucumber, and St. Germain. Martinez, who also received the most tips and was voted “Most Congenial Bartender.” Erick received “Most Congenial Bartender” in 2014 and “Best Cocktail” in 2013.

Local bartenders to mix up specialties for Barton fundraiser

Event Date: 
September 23, 2015 - 5:30pm

Sample Tahoe’s newest cocktail creations at the sixth annual Signature Cocktail Contest. Hosted by the Barton Foundation, the community event will take place Wednesday, September 23 at the Riva Grill at 5:30 p.m.

Contest attendees can sample an assortment of cocktails created by Tahoe mixologists who are comprised of bartenders from local establishments, each showcase a unique concoction with Tahoe Blue Vodka and have been known to add less traditional ingredients like cotton candy or potato chips.

Ken Newbold of MontBleu wins People's Choice at Barton Cocktail Contest

More than 200 people enjoyed the unique cocktail creations served up at the 5th Annual Barton Foundation Signature Cocktail contest held at the Riva Grill on Wednesday evening.

The festive and lively evening featured nine bartenders who were challenged to create a drink that featured Tahoe Blue Vodka. Contestants included Stephen Camp (Heavenly), Gary Gramprie (LewMarNel’s), Ian Sievwright (MacDuff’s ), Alice Schmalenberger (Mc P’s Pub ), Ken Newbold (MontBleu), Josh Thompson (Nepheles ), Erick Martinez (Riva Grill), Mara Milich (Sonney’s BBQ ), and Rob Morse (The Boathouse).

Local mixologists complete in 5th Annual Signature Cocktail Contest

Event Date: 
September 24, 2014 - 5:30pm

Local bartenders will be competing for top honors on September 24 at the popular Cocktail Contest put on by the Barton Foundation.

Attendees will be tasting a variety of creations while enjoying a raffle, music by Jesse Kalin and heavy appetizers, The annual event is at the Riva Grill from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

All proceeds benefit community health and wellness.

Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door until sold out.

Barton Foundation Signature Cocktail Contest

Event Date: 
September 12, 2013 - 5:30pm

Barton Foundation Signature Cocktail Contest returns Sept. 12, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Riva Grill.
This year, the Barton Health Festival of Trees and Lights annual Signature Cocktail Contest will feature unique and tasty drinks created by bartenders from Chart House, Heavenly, Kalani’s, LewMarNel’s, MontBleu, Naked Fish and Riva Grill.

Cocktail contest raises money for Barton trauma center

The third annual Barton Foundation "Signature" Cocktail Contest raised $5,900.30 for Barton Memorial Hospital's Level 3 trauma center designation.The contest, held Sept. 13, drew 177 attendees. Thi...

Lake Tahoe Signature Cocktail contests raises nearly $6,000 for Barton Hospital's Trauma Center

Winter was once-again the theme at the third annual Barton Foundation “Signature” Cocktail Contest on Thursday, September 13 at Riva Grill in South Lake Tahoe. The contest drew 177 attendees and grossed $5,900.30 for Barton Memorial Hospital’s Level III trauma center designation. Serving as the official “kick-off” of the four-day Festival of Trees & Lights to be held Thursday, November 29 through December 2 at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa, the contest included mixologists [bartenders] from 10 restaurants around South Lake Tahoe.

Winning vodka comment means 2 tickets to cocktail contest

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Barton Foundation’s Third Annual 'Signature' Cocktail Contest

Event Date: 
September 13, 2012 - 5:30pm

Mixologists, also known as bartenders, will create delicious winter cocktail concoctions, while adding their own enticing flare during the third annual Barton Foundation “Signature” Cocktail Contest, Thursday, Sept. 13 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Riva Grill.
The contest, sponsored by Riva Grill and Tahoe Blue Vodka, is the official “kick off” to the annual Festival of Trees & Lights, held November 29 – December 2, at Montbleu Resort Casino & Spa.

Bartenders to serve cocktails for a cause - Barton's Community Clinic

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Foundation will hold its annual Signature Cocktail Contest from 5:30 -8 p.m. Sept. 8 at Riva Grill. This contest "kicks off" the third annual Festival of Trees and...

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