Top
mixologists and spirits brands will combine forces for a pre-Valentine’s Day
philanthropic event: For the Love of Cocktails, which will be held from 7-10
p.m. on February 13 at Mix in THE Hotel at Mandalay Bay. “For the Love of
Cocktails,” co-hosted by Tony Abou-Ganim, one of the most pioneering and
leading bar professionals in the world and author of The Modern Mixologist, and
Back Bar USA, a wine, beer and spirits marketing and consulting firm, will have
stations featuring innovative cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and live music. The
event is ticketed and limited to 450 guests. Tickets are $35 in advance and may
be purchased at www.fortheloveofcocktails.com or $50 at the door. A VIP table
package is also available for $150.
A
portion of the proceeds from For the Love of Cocktails will benefit the Helen
David Relief Fund, which was created by Abou-Ganim. The organization provides
financial assistance to those in the
beverage industry who are affected by breast cancer. The inspiration for the
organization is the memory of Abou-Ganim’s cousin, Helen David, who beat breast
cancer twice during her lifetime. Abou-Ganim considers David, an iconic bar
owner for decades in Port Huron, MI, to be his earliest influence in the world
of spirits.
“Back
Bar and Tony have a strong relationship,” said Tim Haughinberry, founder of
Back Bar USA. “We are happy not only to showcase the best brands with the best
mixologists in Las Vegas, but to also help a cause so close to his heart.”
Craft
cocktails will be created from top brands including Absolut Citron, Belvedere
Pink Grapefruit, Bombay Sapphire East, Chandon, Fernet Branca, George Dickel
Tennessee Whiskey, Jim Beam Signature Craft, Maestro Dobel Tequila, Rèmy Martin
V, Skyy Peach, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Labrot & Graham Woodford Reserve
Double Oaked. The brands represent high quality and diversity in their flavors.
The
mixologists who will participate have strong pedigrees in the spirits industry
and are members of the United States Bartenders Guild. They will create their
own unique cocktails with the signature liquors. Mixologists scheduled to
participate include:
Michael
MacDonnell, Monte Carlo
Max
Solano, Emeril Lagasse Group
Nathan
Greene, Imperial Tacos & Beer
Darren
West, Jean Georges Steakhouse
Bobby
Gleason, Beam Global
Raul
Faria, Gordon Ramsey
Mariena
Mercer, Cosmopolitan
Alenrry
Iniguez, Herbs and Rye
Ju
Young Kang, Rose. Rabbit. Lie.
Kristen
Schaefer, Pernod Ricard
Nikki
Afable, Venetian
Ricardo
Murcia, Bellagio
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