The newly formed D.C. Craft Bartenders Guild, made up of 10 local bartenders dedicated to the craft of mixology, has declared July "Rickey Month" in honor of the cocktail that was invented in Washington 119 years ago. In celebration, the Guild will hold a competition that the public can vote on with participating Guild members from the area's top bars and restaurants.
Mixologists will create their own take on the drink using gin or whiskey, lime and soda. Visit participating establishments to sample the Rickeys and vote for your favorite at rickeymonth@gmail.com. Votes will be tabulated and the winner of the People's Choice will be revealed at Bourbon in Adams Morgan August 4th where participating mixologists will be in attendance to discuss their drinks.
Special guest judges Eric Felten of the Wall Street Journal, Charlotte Voisey of Hendricks Gin, Todd Thrasher of Restaurant Eve and PX, and John "Mr. Gin" Wabeck of Inox will confer the Judge's Award to a second winner. 6:00pm. Free (Bourbon will have a cash bar). Thanks to The List Are You On It for the skinny.
Bourbon
2321 18th St NW.
Washington, DC
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