ChopTails 2023: A Cocktail Competition Like No Other

82 Hanover Street,Portland ME 04101

27 March, 2023

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Monday, March 27th | Portland, ME | Benefitting Maine NeedsDOORS 5:30PM | COMPETITION 6-9pmJoin us for the second annual ChopTails competition, welcoming five allstar bartenders from the Southern Maine region, inviting them to square off in the ultimate test of mix mastery. INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET DRINKS: A Welcome Cocktail + A Sample of all 5 Round 2 cocktailsFOOD: A sumptuous buffet (pizza, charcuterie, and Batson snacks!)THE SHOW: Up close & personal view of the competition!VIP Treatment: Private Beverage Service with a VIP TableWe will also have beer and wine available for purchase along with some signature cocktails. Come hungry and ready to cheer on your favorite bartender! The Competition:Round 1 - Classic Cocktails Our five contestants will have 15 minutes to create a classic cocktail of their choosing using Batson River Spirits as a base and present it to the judges. Judges will then vote and the contestant with the winning recipe will receive a 30 second advantage for Round 2. Round 2 - The Pantry/Creative Cocktails Contestants will be challenged to create a custom, creative cocktail using ingredients they select from The Pantry. There are no rules for these cocktails and creativity is the name of the game. Do our contestants have it what it takes to come up with a perfectly balanced, innovative cocktail in just 30 minutes? The Winner Judge's Choice: The cocktails in each round will be ranked in 5 categories; timing, presentation, taste, creativity/naming, and ingredient utilization. The contestant that earns the highest score will earn the 2023 Batson River ChopTails Champion trophy, bragging rights, along with a spot on our April cocktail menu! Crowd's Choice: Vote for your favorite cocktails and crown a People's Choice winner! The Host:Portland's favorite Drag Queen...Chartreuse!The Judges:Jon Quade, Head Distiller of Batson RiverJacqueline Cain, Boston-based food + drink journalist and editor of The Food LensJordan Milne, Owner of Hardshore DistillingThe Contestants:2022 ChopTails Winner Rob Roy returns to defend his title! Rob Roy - of PrimoJake Bosma - of Cocktail MaryLyAnna Sanabria - of PapiSylvi Roy - of TwelveBailey White - of The DanforthNEW THIS YEAR: VIP TABLES! Secure seats in a private alcove facing the bar, with seating for up to 8 people and exclusive table service. (proceeds go to benefit Maine Needs)