OHANA Luau at the Lake 2014: official thread - Other Events

R rev_thumper Member Koala Kabana, New England Joined: Oct 10, 2007 Posts: 388	R rev_thumper Posted posted on Tue, May 27, 2014 6:25 AM There are still a few slots available in the 2014 Ohana cocktail contest, sponsored by Longitude in Oakland! This contest is open to any Ohana attendee. All levels of mixologists welcome! Here are the details from Bargoyle... Our often imitated, never duplicated, partially sedated, (sometimes x-rated), corn-row braided, parmesan cheese grated, Cocktail Contest is returning again this year, with a few tweaks. First off, its being sponsored by Longitude in Oakland, California. What IS Longitude you ask? Well, lemme ‘splain it to ya: Take one part tiki bar, one part safari, one part world travel, add Suzanne Long (mixologist extraordinaire), a BIG dash of class, and mix with delicious food and drinks, and you’re getting close. “Adventure bar” is the closest term for it, but really there’s nothing like it to compare it to. Think the old Adventurer’s Club from Disney…only with amazing drinks and food. Rumgaloosh!!! Keep your eye on http://longitudeoakland.com/ for more info, and if you’re in town, or headed out west, it’s a MUST on your list of sights to see. Now, as far as the contest itself, I proudly present the Longitude Cocktail Challenge For those among us who see the wild and exotic as an invitation; for those who leave their homes in the name of exploration; for those who bridge the world we know with the unknown, we propose a challenge: create for us a cocktail that celebrates the Spirit of Adventure! Bring YOUR sense of world exploration to the table and mix for us the very best cocktail we’ve had, and you just might find your cocktail on the menu at Suzanne Long’s brand new bar in Oakland, California, LONGITUDE! An Invitation to Adventure Every Good Adventure deserves a Great Cocktail – will you be the one to discover it? Will you be the Adventurer to heed the call and bring to the tent a cocktail fit for Kings, Sheikhs or Emperors? Let the exotic melodies of Bali, the dusty sandy winds of Egypt, the rich rainforests of Brazil and the deep roar of the African lion inspire you to mix up tastes from the four corners of the world. Your cocktail will be judged with the following criteria: Taste – Is it delicious? Would the judges order a second one? Originality – Drinks must be of your own creation Presentation – This means the glassware or vessel, ice, garnish, etc. Singing and dancing are nice, but this is about the cocktail itself. Does it look appealing, smell wonderful, etc? Usability – Is it reasonable to serve in a real bar? Is it easy to prepare? Are the ingredients readily available or simple to make from commonly available items? Spirit of World Adventure – Does the cocktail instill a sense of wanderlust to the drinker. Do you hear a lion roaring in the distance or the splash of the surf with each sip? Does it remind the imbiber of Ernest Hemingway, Amelia Earhart, Thor Heyerdahl or Karen Blixen? Is a pith helmet recommended headware? Just as Trader Vic lauded those who were proven to be able to hold their liquor and remain Ladies and Gentlemen, we at Longitude and in this contest ask you to consider the True Spirit of Adventure. True Adventurers exude respect for all around them, and this contest is but one step in a lifelong journey. Be Ladies and Gentlemen, and succeed beyond your wildest dreams. The contest is open to ALL attendees of Ohana. As usual, you’ll have five (5) minutes to present your drink (No more than FIVE minutes. You WILL be gonged. Please time yourself and plan appropriately), and this year there are more than just bragging rights and a cool trophy on the line!! Email kristy(dot)bronner(at)gmail(dot)com for more details and to enter. And as a tippler, I can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with! Good Luck!! -Rev

There are still a few slots available in the 2014 Ohana cocktail contest, sponsored by Longitude in Oakland! This contest is open to any Ohana attendee. All levels of mixologists welcome!

Here are the details from Bargoyle...

Our often imitated, never duplicated, partially sedated, (sometimes x-rated), corn-row braided, parmesan cheese grated, Cocktail Contest is returning again this year, with a few tweaks.

First off, its being sponsored by Longitude in Oakland, California.

What IS Longitude you ask? Well, lemme ‘splain it to ya:

Take one part tiki bar, one part safari, one part world travel, add Suzanne Long (mixologist extraordinaire), a BIG dash of class, and mix with delicious food and drinks, and you’re getting close. “Adventure bar” is the closest term for it, but really there’s nothing like it to compare it to. Think the old Adventurer’s Club from Disney…only with amazing drinks and food. Rumgaloosh!!!

Keep your eye on http://longitudeoakland.com/ for more info, and if you’re in town, or headed out west, it’s a MUST on your list of sights to see.

Now, as far as the contest itself, I proudly present the

Longitude Cocktail Challenge
For those among us who see the wild and exotic as an invitation; for those who leave their homes in the name of exploration; for those who bridge the world we know with the unknown, we propose a challenge: create for us a cocktail that celebrates the Spirit of Adventure! Bring YOUR sense of world exploration to the table and mix for us the very best cocktail we’ve had, and you just might find your cocktail on the menu at Suzanne Long’s brand new bar in Oakland, California, LONGITUDE!

An Invitation to Adventure

Every Good Adventure deserves a Great Cocktail – will you be the one to discover it?

Will you be the Adventurer to heed the call and bring to the tent a cocktail fit for Kings, Sheikhs or Emperors? Let the exotic melodies of Bali, the dusty sandy winds of Egypt, the rich rainforests of Brazil and the deep roar of the African lion inspire you to mix up tastes from the four corners of the world.

Your cocktail will be judged with the following criteria:

Taste – Is it delicious? Would the judges order a second one?

Originality – Drinks must be of your own creation

Presentation – This means the glassware or vessel, ice, garnish, etc. Singing and dancing are nice, but this is about the cocktail itself. Does it look appealing, smell wonderful, etc?

Usability – Is it reasonable to serve in a real bar? Is it easy to prepare? Are the ingredients readily available or simple to make from commonly available items?

Spirit of World Adventure – Does the cocktail instill a sense of wanderlust to the drinker. Do you hear a lion roaring in the distance or the splash of the surf with each sip? Does it remind the imbiber of Ernest Hemingway, Amelia Earhart, Thor Heyerdahl or Karen Blixen? Is a pith helmet recommended headware?

Just as Trader Vic lauded those who were proven to be able to hold their liquor and remain Ladies and Gentlemen, we at Longitude and in this contest ask you to consider the True Spirit of Adventure. True Adventurers exude respect for all around them, and this contest is but one step in a lifelong journey. Be Ladies and Gentlemen, and succeed beyond your wildest dreams.

The contest is open to ALL attendees of Ohana. As usual, you’ll have five (5) minutes to present your drink (No more than FIVE minutes. You WILL be gonged. Please time yourself and plan appropriately), and this year there are more than just bragging rights and a cool trophy on the line!! Email kristy(dot)bronner(at)gmail(dot)com for more details and to enter. And as a tippler, I can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with! Good Luck!!

-Rev

Post #718318 by rev_thumper on Tue, May 27, 2014 6:25 AM