Friday, April 22, 2011

Kentucky derby Party needs bartenders

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From: "COBG" <coloradobartendersguild@gmail.com>
Date: Apr 22, 2011 2:29 PM
Subject: Kentucky derby Party needs bartenders
To: "Sean Kenyon" <seankenyon13@gmail.com>

All,
The organizers of the huge Annual Kentucky Derby event at Infinity Park in Glendale (they have outgrown the Botanical Gardens where the event has been held for 10yrs), have sent us a request for 30 bartenders for the Derby Party. If you are available and would like to participate, please email us with your name and phone number so that we can forward your info to them. See Info below...
 
Cheers,
 
Sean
 
 
 
 
DATE:  Saturday, May 7, 2011
WHERE: Infinity Park, Glendale
TIME:   11am to 7pm (aproximately)
PAY:    $5/hour, plus tips (there should be no problem in making at least $25/hour in tips based upon the last couple years information)
DETAILS:  This event is a large party for the Kentucky Derby.  For the last several years this has been held at the Botanical Gardens.  They have outgrown that facility.  Current expected attendance is around 4,000, but they are still selling tickets and have requested 60 bartenders and 6 runners for the event.  I need 30 basic bartenders.  They will be serving tap beer, wine, sodas and waters.  There will be 3 areas that will involve a full bar (vodka, rum and bourbon), along with beer, mint juleps and champagne.  I am not quite sure where everyone will be working yet as they are still finalizing placement of everything.  I would like to schedule a meeting with everyone next Monday, May 2nd at 6pm at the stadium.  At that time I will go over all the details for the day and get more of an idea as to where I will place certain people.  I also need everyone to wear black dress pants and a white shirt.

Thursday, April 21, 2011

AMERICAN HARVEST LAUNCH PARTY AT EUCLID HALL

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From: COBG <coloradobartendersguild@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Apr 21, 2011 at 3:15 PM
Subject: AMERICAN HARVEST LAUNCH PARTY AT EUCLID HALL
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adam" <adam@osteriamarco.com>, "Hodak, Adam" <adamhodak@gmail.com>, "hodges, matthew mo" <mohodges1@yahoo.com>, "Ikwuakor, Chinedum" <ikwuakor@msn.com>, iva <iva@bigredf.com>, jd@sketch-restaurant.com, "Jergerian, Raffi" <misterraffi@gmail.com>, "Johnson, Tammy" <tcjohnson@southernwine.com>, "Jones, Jillian" <jonesincolo@yahoo.com>, "Jones, Mike" <mjones@southernwine.com>, jpmbacon@msn.com, "Kaplan, Bradley" <bradleykaplan@gmail.com>, "Kass, Justin" <jkass@southernwine.com>, "Katopodis, Dimitri" <dkatopodis1@gmail.com>, "Keithley, PnB" <rocketsurgeonz@gmail.com>, "Kelly, Katherine" <Susiechapstick@hotmail.com>, "Kempster, Amy" <DANCINELLA@gmail.com>, "Kenyon, Sean" <seankenyon13@gmail.com>, "Kodys, Ken" <kenpkodys@gmail.com>, "Kremer, Matthew" <kremer1976@hotmail.com>, "Kropp, Nicholas Robert" <Nicholas.Kropp@colorado.edu>, "Kurnos, Timothy" <tim_kurnos@yahoo.com>, "Ladd, Garret" <bzmxr@comcast.net>, "Lange, Bryce" <bwlange@hotmail.com>, "Latterman, Eryn" <elatterman@gmail.com>, "lavacchi jr, robert" <rlavacchi@southernwine.com>, "Lavenue, Justin Marsh" <Justin.Lavenue@colorado.edu>, "Lavin, Michael" <lavin.mike@gmail.com>, "Lawinski, Michael" <Mike@bigredf.com>, "Lawlor, Dustin" <dustin.lawlor@gmail.com>, "Lawrie, Makayla" <mlawrie@southernwine.com>, "layman, randy" <randalloflayman@gmail.com>, "Layman, Ryan" <rylayman@gmail.com>, "Layne, Daniel" <Harbringer2000@yahoo.com>, "Leavy, Robert" <rpleavey@msn.com>, "LeBeau, Shanda" <shanvbva@hotmail.com>, "LeBeau, shanda" <slebeau@southernwine.com>, "Lee, James" <wet2zolo@gmail.com>, "Leicester, Cory" <cory.zydecos@gmail.com>, "lemire, ryan" <camby2185@yahoo.com>, "Levine, Nancy" <nancy@nancyalevine.com>, Lillian <Lillian.t.s@hotmail.com>, lmjonesy@aol.com, "Lobato, Aaron" <eat@interstaterestaurant.com>, "Luther, Thomas" <bvbf@yahoo.com>, "Mangan, Andrew" <mangan.andrew@gmail.com>, "Manwaring, John" <eatatjohns@gmail.com>, "Manwearing, John" <eatatjohns@hotmail.com>, "Marlowe, Daniel" <marlowedenver@gmail.com>, "Marshall, Ty" <ty_1ercru@live.com>, "Martz, Nathan" <Naturaldoo@hotmail.com>, "Marvin, Christin" <cm@mizunadenver.com>, "Masters, Rob" <rmasters@epicdistilling.com>, Matt <Chadmatt3@yahoo.com>, mattorrin@gmail.com, "McClain, Adam" <adammccln@yahoo.com>, "McGill, Michael" <mcgillmk@mac.com>, "Melton, Brian" <beezymelt@gmail.com>, "Mercado, Sara" <sarabelles78@yahoo.com>, "Merritt, Lynn" <lmerritt@southernwine.com>, "Miller, Corina" <corinamill@gmail.com>, "Moore, Jason" <jasonmoore2@southernwine.com>, "Mountain, Kristine" <kristismp@hotmail.com>, "Moyer, Andrew" <amoyer@southernwine.com>, "O'Neill, Christopher" <coneilldesign@yahoo.com>, "Olig, Amanda" <amolig4u@yahoo.com>, "Orozco-Joyce, Toni" <torozco@southernwine.com>, "Orrin, Matt" <mattorrin@yahoo.com>, "Ortega, Dylan" <dylan.ortega@gmail.com>, "Pakele, Jared" <jmpakele@gmail.com>, "Parks, Alexandra" <Xan_5@me.com>, "Parks, Alexandra" <xan_5@mac.com>, "Patz, Jason" <patzphoto@comcast.net>, "Pauls, Matthew" <matthewfpauls@gmail.com>, "Paxton, Brandon" <bmpaxton543@yahoo.com>, "Pettenger, Joe" <joepettenger@yahoo.com>, "Plakke, Travis" <tdplakke@gmail.com>, "Pollak, Glenn" <glenemy@msn.com>, "Query, Dave" <davequery@gmail.com>, "Ramey, Parker" <parker.ramey@gmail.com>, "Rheaume, Joel" <jv8150@comcast.net>, "Rico, Anthony" <anthony.rico@live.com>, "Robertson, Aaron" <aaron.robertson01@gmail.com>, "Rodgers, Anthony" <Airodg1@yahoo.com>, "Rogers, Cameron" <cameron@tavernhg.com>, "Rogers, Colette" <coletteodle@hotmail.com>, "Ross, Mark" <markafp@yahoo.com>, "Rossi, Brian" <brian@elcaminotavern.com>, "Ryan, Mike" <gastronautmike@gmail.com>, "rydell, colin" <colin.rydell@gmail.com>, "Sagaria, Sabato" <sagaria@mac.com>, "Saltzman, Daniel" <fiveseveneighty@gmail.com>, "Schnee, Tony" <dimitrilef@aol.com>, "Schnorr, Tyler" <tschnorr@southernwine.com>, "Schopen, Kirsten" <mauiguenther@hotmail.com>, "Scroggins, Carrie" <letslooksogood@gmail.com>, "selbitschka, brian" <brian@bigredf.com>, "Shahamat, Alicia" <AShahamat@southernwine.com>, "Shauinger, Libby" <libby.lou@comcast.net>, "Sherwood, Susan" <basusan@goldenbellpress.com>, "Shields, Greg" <gregchef2003@yahoo.com>, "Shock, Andrew" <pingodoche@yahoo.com>, "Shomaker, Sarah" <sarah@osteriamarco.com>, Sian <scotgalusa@gmail.com>, "Skelly, John" <mulletfrk@hotmail.com>, "Skogstad, John" <john@tastieconcepts.com>, "Slingsby, Nate" <nslingsby@robertkacherselections.com>, "Smith, Josh" <heshuasmyth@gmail.com>, "Solley, Lacey" <lacey@bonesdenver.com>, "Sornig, Donovan" <donovanrsornig@hotmail.com>, "Steinhaus, Shelly" <shelly@bellabistro.com>, "Stoddard, Mark" <markastoddard@gmail.com>, "Stroup, leah" <leahstroup@gmail.com>, superwade777@hotmail.com, "swink, sage" <sageswink@yahoo.com>, "Tebbe, Brandon" <tebbebd@yahoo.com>, "Templet, Marcel" <marcelt@comcast.net>, "Terrill, Ali" <aliraeterrill@gmail.com>, tgmilazzo@yahoo.com, "Thomas, Heidi" <Heidicthomas@gmail.com>, "Thomas, Heidi" <hthomas@southernwine.com>, "Thompson, Robert" 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ONE NATION, ONE SPIRIT...

You are cordially invited to join Sidney Frank Importing’s return into the vodka category with the launch of AMERICAN HARVEST. 


The party will feature complimentary cocktails and food as well as a special appearance by the Denver Broncos very own Brandon Lloyd.

Event benefits Project Angel Heart, please see attached invite for details.

Please RSVP to rsvpcolorado@ahspirit.com 

Cheers,

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Great...Bar Smarts is over with...now what??

Well...

Congratulations on everyone who came out and took Bar Smarts this past Tuesday. From what we're gathering from BAR, they were absolutely impressed with the dedication of the Colorado bartending scene and are very eager to get back here. We've all know how awesome we all are for some time, but to have the best minds in our industry come and see what we're made of was absolutely an honor. Cheers to breaking that 80% pass rate every other market has been saddled with. We know you all did amazing.

This email is going to be both a schedule of events and contests that are hurdling towards us like some meteorite from the planet Krypton. You know, after it exploded and stuff...

First Up...Next Monday, April 18th at 6:30 pm

Just a reminder. Michael Collins is releasing their new 10yr Single Malt at Japoix, 975 Lincoln Street. For those of you who are still confused about the second spirit in Tuesday's tasting portion of BarSmarts, this one should really piss you off. So come by and taste Irish Whiskey that tastes a hell of a lot like scotch. Make sure you RSVP...not to us. See attachment.

Second Up...Next Tuesday, April 19th at 5:30 pm

Thatcher's Organic Artisan Liquor founder Dave Racicot will be in town for a meet and greet seated dinner at TAG Restaurant, 1441 Larimer. Cocktails will be consumed and dinner will be had at 7:00 pm. Free food and booze? Yup! Just what you needed after the ass-whoopin that was BarSmarts. Seating is limited to 30 people and this sucker is going out to everyone in the industry, not just COBG peeps, so get on it if you want in. RSVP to Bryan Hansen at 303.214.2873 or bryan.hansen@beamglobal.com. DO NOT RSVP to this email address. We'll just laugh at you.

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Thrice Up...Russian Standard Cocktail Competition

Have you ever wanted to go to Russia? No? Well how bout now?

Russian Standard Vodka is creating a pretty unique opportunity for you and a friend (or you can go solo if you need a ticket to bring your mail order bride back) to head to Russia to check out Russian Standard's operations.

The contest is called Emotions in a Glass, and yes, they want you to cry. Or laugh. Or smirk. Just make sure your drink represents whatever emotion it is you want to convey. Our's is probably going to have something to do with a Deadmau5 album. Cause that kid can DJ. For real.

This is hosted by our parents over at the USBG. It's simple...just go to www.usbg.com before May 5. You have to submit a picture, so yes, you actually have to MAKE your drink. The top 20 cocktails go up on their facebook page for a consumer voting contest. Winner of Consumer's Choice gets a trip to Tales. Hurray!! So if you win both you could go get drunk in New Orleans and get yourself hitched in the former U.S.S.R. You don't know how lucky you are. (Yes, Superman, Deadmau5 & the Beatles in one post!! Take that Perez Hilton!)

RSV-Emotions-In-A-Glass-Sellsheet_-_04.05.pdf Download this file

Aight. That's it. Enjoy with reasonable responsibility. We don't want you going crazy or anything.

Love your faces!
COBG

Friday, March 25, 2011

Michael Collins Irish Whiskey DENVER Kick Off Party

Join Michael Collins Irish Whiskey at Japoix Restaurant and Lounge at 975 Lincoln Street on Monday, April 18th from 6:30 - 9:30 pm.

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Why: Booze. Bartenders. Cool stuff. You know the drill. They're unveiling their 10 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey. And if you're like us, you love whiskey. Especially of the Irish kind.

What: We'll gather together while Sean Kenyon, Mike Henderson and Todd Richman from NYC make us some spectacular drinks with the help of Japoix's great team of bartenders. There will be some Irish eats as well.

Cost: It's free silly. Just RSVP to RSVPDenver@michaelcollinswhiskey.com

BONUS! Michael Collins needs TWO more bartenders to shoot a little video for use on the interwebs that evening. If you're interested in concocting a drink (your Michael Collins concoction BTW) and slinging it on camera for promotional purposes, please respond to coloradobartendersguild@gmail.com. We'll get in touch with you on the rest of the details.

See ya at the party -
Your COBG

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

USBG and Don Q Rum Ultimate MixOff Challenge!

Contests, contests, contests...phew! Are you exhausted yet? Hope not, cause this one's sweet...

Everyone...The USBG and Don Q Rum are having their annual MixOff for a trip to NYC for the Manhattan Cocktail Classic. It's easy, make up a recipe, submit it to coloradobartendersguild@gmail.com by April 15th (TAX DAY...DUN DUN DUN) and wait to hear back from us. We figured that with all the crazyness going on with BarSmarts and such that a mail-in contest seemed appropriate (for us anyway). Here's them rules...

Competition Drink Category Descriptions:

 1.       Fancy Spirited Cocktail with a Signature Ingredient: Competitor will utilize the DonQ family of rums, limited ingredients and a “signature” or “housemade” ingredient that is made by the mixologist, whether it be bitters, an infusion, foam, etc. Primarily judged on creativity, technique, seasonality and visual. There will be a secondary judging on best “signature” ingredient as it stands alone.

2.       Fruit Forward Long Drink with a Garnish Focus: Use of seasonal ingredients and pairing of such in a rum drink utilizing the DonQ family of rums. Primarily judged on technique, creativity, flavor. There will be a secondary judging on the garnish and its look and creativity as it stands alone.

So send us your best shot(s) — two seperate recipes please — to us by the 15th. TWO — yes TWO — COBG competitors will head to the Manhattan Cocktail Classic the week of May 14th to compete in the final round - courtesy of Don Q.

Our font changed...weird.

-COBG

 

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

2011 USBG Pina Coloada Competition

COBG Members -

Wanna trip to Tales of the Cocktail? Sure you do. We ALL do.

The USBG, Tales of the Cocktail and Bacardi are inviting our chapter to participate in the USBG Bacardi Rum Piña Colada Competition at Tales of the Cocktail 2011.
 
Finals for the competition will take place on Friday, July 22, 2011 from 7:30PM to 10:00PM in New Orleans, Louisiana, during the week of Tales of the Cocktail, meaning, of course, that if your recipe is picked to compete, you get yourself a free trip to Tales. Pretty sweet huh?

The contest is only open to PAID members of the COBG, and is just one of many elements we're trying to incorporate as incentive to being an ACTIVE member of the guild.

Entry deadline is Friday, April 8th and should be submitted to www.talesofthecocktail.com. AND PLEASE...attached is all the entry rules and they are as complicated as a Friday night shift is long.

2011_USBG_PiƱa_Colada_Competition_presented_by_Bacardi_Rum_(2)_Copy.pdf Download this file
Take your time and read through them. We wouldn't want your winning recipe tossed out on a technicality.

Thanks everyone. Have fun, and good luck!
- COBG

Friday, March 4, 2011

St. Germain and Boca Loca Barroom Brawl

St. Germain and Boca Loca have teamed up for what should be a fantastic event at Green Russell — yes, down the rabbit hole and through the pie shop at 1422 Larimer St. It's a three-round competition for a trip to Tales of the Cocktail! Nuff said, right? Wrong.

It's a Prom Theme...so you have to dress up. Prom King and Queen will be awarded, there will be $7.00 cocktails all night long and a selection of beer for those of you who enjoy that sort of thing. Hors d'oeuvres will be from 7:30-9:30...so get there early if you don't eat dinner.

Finally...the competition consists of three rounds:
ROUND ONE - the normal cocktail competition where you're making your drink for a panel of judges to include Jeffrey Morgenthaler (our bloggy hero), Phillip Pepperdine from St. Germain in NYC and our very own, Anika Zappe.
ROUND TWO - It's improv yall. On-The-Fly style.
ROUND THREE - Get yourself a punch recipe. Finalists will be putting their best "punch" forward.

All recipes must include St. Germain and Boca Loca and must be submitted by March 13th at 11:59pm. All recipes must be submitted to both lgeiger@stgermain.fr and Rhonda@drinkbocaloca.com

Ready...set....Go!
-COBG