The team from Aventine Glen Ellen concocts an original cocktail at the eight annual Sonoma Bar Battle. Twelve teams, using just-revealed ingredients such as Pineapple Gum Syrup and Spicy Shrub, wowed judges at Veterans Building, with Murphy’s Irish Pub emerging as “Sonoma’s Best Bartender.” Second place went to Burgers & Vine, and third place to the Saddles crew.
In the Glorious Gloria Sparkling contest, the winner was Kenny from El Dorado Kitchen; second place went to Gerard at Burgers & Vine, with Coy at Centre du Vin at the Ledson Hotel placing third. In awards voted by patrons of the October 11 bash, Hopmonk Tavern was named Best Fan Favorite Booth, and Town Square as Best Fan Favorite Cocktail for the fourth year in a row.
Proceds from the event will be split between the Native Sons of the Golden West Parlor #111 and the American Legion Jack London Post #489. These two local volunteer groups give back support to many organizations in the community, veterans and active duty military.
Photos by William Murray
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