Bar Artisanal Cocktail Contest July 15, 2009

Amateur mixologists and cheese lovers alike (who are at least 21 years) should send an original cocktail recipe that pairs well with cheese for a chance to have their cocktail featured on the Bar Artisanal cocktail menu and win $200 gift certificates for each of the Artisanal Group restaurants: Bar Bar Artisanal, Artisanal Fromagerie, Bistro and Wine Bar, and Picholine.

Submission Deadline: 5pm July 24, 2009 via Bar Artisanal’s Facebook page or contest@barartisanal.com.

Final Judging: 4pm July 30, 2009. Mixologists at Bar Artisanal will prepare the cocktails for a panel of judges to include Terrance Brennan, Chef-Proprietor of Artisanal and Bar Artisanal; Robert Haynes-Peterson, The NY Drinks Examiner; Tony Hightower, Co-Editor of Cocktailians; Jason Miller, Artisanal Group Beverage Director; and Dave Arnold, Director of Culinary Technology at The French Culinary Institute, who will rate the cocktails based on taste, appearance and originality to select a winner.

Official Website: http://www.barartisanal.com