For Ladies Only!

Ahem...we said, "FOR LADIES ONLY!" Gentlemen, please close your email client and return to your manscaping.

Ladies! This one's just for you...

LUPEC (Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails) is pleased to announce the new Denver chapter devoted to the service and liquor industry women in the Colorado Cocktail Community. LUPEC is dedicated to preserving, promoting and encouraging women in the spirits industry and "to create a secular "coven-like" atmosphere in which Classy Broads of today can invoke and honor the spirits of their Forebroads."

LUPEC Denver is a way for women in the industry to network, develop and support one another in the cocktail community. The goal is to unite all the kick ass bartenders, servers, spirit reps and distillery employees in the area and to show the rest of Denver (and our male colleagues) what we’re all about. We don’t hope to change the world, just people’s perspective of women in this industry. Basically, we want to have some amazing parties, great competitions, and spectacular events to support our chosen charities and the women in Denver who sling drinks everyday! For more information on our mission, please visit lupec.org.

Please join us for an introductory event featuring cocktails, food and learn more about this new chapter…

LUPEC Denver Happy Hour
Where: Zengo, 1610 Little Raven Street, Denver
Date: NOVEMBER 14TH, 2011
Time : 5 pm

PLEASE RSVP TO ELATTERMAN@GMAIL.COM

Hope to see you there!

A Mad, Mod World with Eban Freeman

Yoooooooooo COBG!   

Ok, between you, us and the wall, we have no idea what the title of this event means. But isn't that they way you'd want it when Superstar Barman/Molecular Mixologist comes to town with Pama Pomegranate Liqueur?

Join Pama and Eban Freeman for Endless PAMAbilities, Monday, September 19 from 1-3 pm @

ROW 14
891 14th Street

Cocktails & Lunch will be provided while Eban talks about modifiers, smoking stuff, and the general awesomeness that is his brain.

Please RSVP to this email if you're able to attend. Seats will be limited.

-Cheers!
COBG

St. Germain Can-Can Competition

Dear Bartenders,

We love it when you compete for prizes...it's great for the kids and the community, and well...usually your pocketbook. That's why we wanted to let you know abou tthe 4th Annual Edible Communities & St. Germain Can-Can Classic.

Your Task: To develop an original cocktail recipe with St. Germain that utilizes the bounty that is Colorado seasonal ingredients.

Your Prize: Each area will have one winner who will receive a profile in Edible Communities Magazine, a Yarai mixing glass from Cocktail Kingdom and a chance to win $10 Grand!

All you have to do to enter by 8/31/2011 - That's next Wednesday folks...get workin!

Vsit www.stgermain.fr/cancanclassic and submit your recipe. Also, you must submit this recipe as well to Lyndsey Geiger @ LGEIGER@STGERMAIN.FR

Good Luck Everyone!
COBG

2011 Can-Can Competition Colorado Entry Form.doc Download this file

CAN-CAN PDF LOCAL TRADE.pdf Download this file

ICE, ICE Baby & Denver F&W

Hey COBGers!

So in keeping up with this year's theme of educational opportunities for our community, our friends at Hendrick's Gin are bringing an Ice Program class with John Santer this Tuesday, August 30th.

Beginning at 2 pm, join us at Freshcraft (1530 Blake Street) as we will have a hands-on class where we will be taking down a 300lb block of ice into 2-inch cubes, spheres, cylinders...etc. Mr. Santer will be speaking about managing a proper ice program from storage to carving, shaping and cocktail specific ice usage (and yes, that is the technical term). There will be food, and most importantly, cocktails. The class is free and is guaranteed to be educational as well as enjoyable.

Please RSVP to THIS email address to let us know you'll be attending.

Also...remember, we're looking for a few more Food and Wine volunteers for the weekend of the 9th & 10th. If you're interested in working with us Friday night or Saturday day, please check your email or our website and RSVP ASAP.

Thanks everyone. Have a great rest of August, and we'll see you in Ice Class!
COBG

Spirits Confidential Dinners and Seminar

We know...it's short notice....

But we wanted to let everyone know who might have their Tuesday and Wednesday nights free that a couple of banging Beam Global events are going on tonight and tomorrow night.

We've talked about it over the past couple of emails, but tonight there are 3 killer dinners at 3 different venues to attend.

At LOLA at 6:30 join Armando Zapata of Hornitos and Andrea Bearbower of Beam Global for a four-course paired dinner featuring Hornitos and El Tesoro. $75 per person.

at AVENUE GRILL join Gary Nelthropp of Cruzan Rum, Dave Racicot of Thatchers and Don Tullio of Canadian Club for a 5 course paired dinner for $49 plus tax & tip from 6:30-9:00 pm. For reservations call 303.861.2820.

at BIG HOSS BBQ join Fred Noe of Jim Beam and Rob Samuels of Maker's Mark for a 5 course dinner with Bourbon pairings for $50 from 6:30-9:00 pm.

And tomorrow night, join everyone at Kevin Taylor's in the Ellie Caulkins Opera House for a panel discussion and cocktail reception. Details are below:

Wednesday, August 17, 2011
6-7 Panel Discussion with Master Distillers and Mixologists
7-10 Cocktail Reception
WHERE: Kevin Taylor’s in the Ellie Caulkins Opera House
(corner of 14th and Curtis Streets)
RSVP: beth.smith@beamglobal.com or call: (949) 200-7214

Sorry for the short notice, but you know how these things can go. Please call ahead to the venue you wish to ensure they have a spot for you. See the attachments for more details.

Much love!
COBG

Big_Hoss_Bourbon_Dinner.pdf Download this file

lola_tesoro sauza dinner_2011.pdf Download this file

Avenue_Grill_Distiller Dinner.pdf Download this file

Denver Spirits Confidential.pdf Download this file

Tanqueray Invites and a Denver Job Posting

Ohhh....my....god....

We still feel hungover from Tales of the Cocktail, even though we've been sleeping since Sunday night, but we're finally upright and wanted to pass along a few amazing events that are coming your way this weekend from the good people at Tanqueray.

This weekend, Angus Winchester, the global ambassador for Tanqueray Gin and the owner of Alconomics, will be in town to host a slew of GIN seminars featuring...yes, Tanqueray. Space for each of these exclusive seminars will be a scant 20 people, so get your RSVP's in to Melanie magramlich@beveragedistr.com. And please, if you RSVP for these...do everyone a favor and show up. It wouldn't be kosher to snag a spot and then develop a case of the "I Couldn't Get Off Work-Itis"

FIRST OFF

Sunday, July 31^st

Location: Row 14

891 14th Street

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m

Join Angus Winchester for cocktails and light apps then head up to Spire 42 Floor Skybox for Seminar on the Evolution of the Martini

Sunday, July 31st

Location: Row 14
891 14th Street

Time: 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

Seminar Discussion: Gin and Juice with Angus "Snoop Doggy Dog" Winchester in the Spire 42 Floor SkyBox

 

Monday, August 1^st

Location: Linger
2030 W. 30th Ave

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

This is the large event that we sent an email out for last week. Definitely RSVP, but this is going to be a much bigger party. Check your inbox for the invite.

 

Tuesday, August 2^nd

Location: Bitter Bar
835 Walnut Street - Boulder

Time: 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.

Seminar Discussion – Wreck a Few Rocks with Winchester

Tuesday, August 2nd
Location: Bitter Bar
835 Walnut Street - Boulder

Time : 1:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Seminar Discussion – The Art of the Appertif with Angus

And Finally:

Our Colorado Cocktail Competition winner, Marnie Ward, is looking for one good man or woman to mixologize with her team over at Avenue Grill. Here's the add for those interested...

 

Avenue Grill – The Avenue Grill, a 24 year old staple of the uptown restaurant row district, is looking for a passionate mixologist to join their barstaff fulltime. Qualified candidates should be able to create complex cocktails in a high-volume restaurant environment. Must have a good knowledge base of spirits, beer, wine and food. BAR Smarts and COBG is a plus. Please send cover letter and resume to Marnie Ward at marnie@avenuegrill.com

Cheers everyone! Hope to see you at the seminars!
COBG

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BDC_388650_GeneralMarketTanquerayPage3.pdfMartini.pdf Download this file

BDC_388650_GeneralMarketTanquerayPage4.pdf Gin and Juice.pdf Download this file

Tanqueray Appertif.pdf Download this file

Tales of the Cocktail and Some Other Jazz

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---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: COBG <coloradobartendersguild@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 12:18 PM
Subject: Tales of the Cocktail and Some Other Jazz
To: mike henderson <coloradobartendersguild@gmail.com>

Hidee-ho! (can someone get a spell check on that??)

All...as we gear up for Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans, we'd like to present you with a special announcement from my man Robert Sickler

Lads & Lasses -

 

Please let the guys and gals heading down for Tales know that if there are any Diageo events they’re interested in attending to let me know ASAP.  All of the presenters have a certain number of ‘passes’ we’re able to utilize for friends and colleagues in the industry.  The sooner I know names the sooner I can secure a spot for them.  Attached are all of the available Diageo seminars that will be offered throughout the week.

 

One event I highly recommend is *cough* my own tasting event Friday afternoon on July 22^nd:  http://www.talesofthecocktail.com/functions/totc_nola_2011/quo/tasting_rooms/worldly_whiskey_and_tea_libations

 

I will be mixing up 5 distinctive whisky & tea cocktails, incorporating whiskies and teas from around the world with local Louisiana ingredients.  A fantastic way to wet one’s whistle on a warm summer day in preparation for a long evening of libations!  Brian Melton has graciously offered his services to assist me and my dear friend and colleague Joanna Skiba for what will surely be a memorable afternoon with tea unlike any before ;)  If anyone else is free and would like to assist they’re more than welcome to join the fun.

 

Red beans and ricely yours,

Robert

Awh! In further news....

Tanqueray is throwing a little get together with their Global Ambassador Angus Winchester (we're friends on facebook...)

The Date: Monday, August 1st

Time: 6 - 8 pm

Place: Linger - 2030 W. 30th Ave.

RSVP to TONIGHTWETANQUERAY@MKTG.COM (if you email us at COBG, we will TP your house)

If we don't see you at Tales, we'll see you in August.
XOXO -
COBG