100 bartenders, 40 cocktails, party under the stars at Klyde Warren Park all part of November 5 Trigger’s Toys “Ultimate Cocktail Experience” fundraiser
Forty cocktails, 100 bartenders, drinking under the stars while raising money to help hospitalized kids at Christmas? Win, win, win, win. Put November 5 on your calendar and click here to join the fun.
When mixmaster Bryan Townsend organized the first Ultimate Cocktail Experience four years ago, he had no way of knowing the cocktail-centric charitable fundraiser would grow to include 100 of the region’s best bartenders and raise $130,000 of dollars on one night, all of it going to assist chronically ill children and their families through the Trigger’s Toys programs. Trigger’s Toys help kids in local hospitals around the state and the country.
Now in its fifth year, Townsend and his cocktail cadre of bartenders, spirits brands and distributors hope to more than double that amount.
The event moves to Klyde Warren Park this year, which will allow for more booze, more patrons and more space to mingle at the Saturday, November 5 event. Tickets may be purchased at http://www.prekindle.com/promo/id/24545708307205621.
“Through this event, we’re offering a unique way for people to experience the talents of our service industry while giving back to their community,” said Townsend via a release. “We’re so appreciative of our bar and restaurant industry, as well as friends and donors, who’ve gathered together to not only enjoy great drinks and a fun evening, but to support an important cause that dramatically impacts hospitalized children and their families.”
The theme of this year’s event is “Cocktails from Around the World” and will feature five pop-up bars dotting Klyde Warren Park. Each bar will represent a different geographic region—Asia, South America, Africa, Europe and North America—with accompanying décor and drinks. Bars will be led by captains, with more than 100 bartenders spread across the five teams. Each bar will develop its concept, curate a detailed environment and create a special menu for the occasion. Here’s the list:
AFRICA
Captain: Bryan Dalton- Mexican Sugar
- Ashley Williams- Bolsa
- Daniel Phoonmat- Rumble
- Drew Garison- Parliament
- Forrest Ostrander- Meddlesome Moth
- Gerardo Lugo- Mexican Sugar
- Jermey Glenn Elliott- Citizen
- Kendell Liptrap- The Standard Pour
- Maddie Evans- Ranch at Las Colinas
- Mandy Meggs- Smoke Dallas
- Mathew Costello- Whiskey Cake
- Pezhmon Sabet- The Standard Pour
- Reid Lewis- Bowen House
- Roger Rangel- Whistlebritches
ASIA
Captain: Kiyoko Kinoshita- Midnight Rambler
- Anthony Krencik- Midnight Rambler
- Chad Yarbrough- Armoury, D.E.
- Colin Phillips- Parliament
- Eric Brooks
- Jennifer Keyser- Geraldines
- Jeremy Koeninger- Stock & Barrel
- John Graham- Vincini
- Justin Payne- Lark On The Park
- Kevin Cole- Eastwoods
- Kyle Paris- Absolut Elyx
- Leo Oliver- Vox Table
- Miyanda Wilson- Buttons
- Nicholas Grammer- Proof+Pantry
- Paige Dudek- Rick’s Chop House
- Ricky Cleva- Henry’s Majestic
EUROPE
Captain: Jenny Park- Filament
- Ariel Wakeland- Filament
- Casey Willis- The Libertine
- Cody Riggs- The Mitchell
- Jaime Casarez- Neighborhood Services
- Jenna DeLong- Montlake Cut
- Jeramy Campbell- Juliet Restaurant
- Jessica Chase – Armoury, D.E.
- John Solis- District Kitchen & Cocktails
- Keisha Cooper- Rick’s Chop House
- LeRoy Gines- Filament
- Moses Guidry- Filament
- Sam Gillespie- The Mitchell
- Sara Kebede- Filament
- Seth Brammer- The Joule
- Tamara Rose- The Emerald @ The Sheraton
NORTH AMERICA
Captain: Andrew Stofko- Victor Tangos
- Bryce Swedberg- Americano
- Candy Gaines- High & Tight Barbershop
- Chris Dempsey- D&D Shrubs & Syrups
- Christina Henley- Eastwoods
- Corey Howe- Double Wide
- Cterrence Mosley- Gipsy Lime Taco Lounge
- Cydnee Singleton
- James Bolet- Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar
- Jesse Powell- Parliament
- Justin Sheffield- Saltgrass Steakhouse
- Kirstin Halloway- Pioneer Wine & Spirits
- Paige rommel- Parliament
- Robbie Call- Madrina
- Rogher Jeri- Renfield’ Corner
- Samanths williams- Slaughters Hall
- Victoria Vera- Victor Tangos
SOUTH AMERICA
Captain: Ravinder Singh- Rapscallion
- Alexis Mijares- The Roosevelt Room
- Angel Banda- The Mitchell
- Austin Gurley- High & Tight Barbershop
- Austin Millspaugh- The Standard Pour
- Corey R Peterson- Henry’s Majestic
- Diana Narcisse- Stampede 66
- Dustin Baggs- Flemings
- Eddie Eakin- Rapscallion
- Feodore Forte- Boulevardier
- Griffin Keys- Boulevardier
- Kyle Hilla- The Theodore
- Leonard Oliver- VOX Table
- Phillip Smith- The Gray Hotel
- Stephanie Bill- Ricks Chophouse/ Sixty Vines
- Steve Cuevas- Lark on the Park
BATCHING TEAM
Captain: Mati Hartai- HG Supply Co
- Omar Yeefoon- The 86 Company
- Stephen Halpin- Patrón Tequila
- Zach Smiegel- Midnight Rambler
- Matt Orth- Southern Glazer’s
The action begins at 6:30 pm, November 5 at Klyde Warren Park, but you’ll need a ticket and ID to get in:
Tickets: http://www.prekindle.com/
More information and donations: triggerstoys.org.