2. On February 26th, The Shrine Mosque in downtown Springfield served as host for the
Bartender’s Bash, and provided 23 local bars and restaurants the opportunity to
showcase their food and drink.
3. The Greater Ozarks Bartenders Association chaired this event, with Beam
Global acting as the 2012 sponsor.
4. 21 accounts decorated their tables and dressed up their staff members to
put all patrons in a spirited mood.
5. All booths sampled, featured and competed with drinks that incorporated the new
Pucker Vodkas, Lemonade and Raspberry Rave.
6. The Beam Global booth featured:
All Pucker Vodkas (including Lemonade and Raspberry Rave)
Red Stag Honey Tea, Black Cherry and Cinnamon Spiced
Jim Beam Devils Cut
7. Those that visited the BEAM booth also had the opportunity to pose with
wax lips, boas and sunglasses.
9. Price Cutter Bistro sported their pajamas as they
promoted their late night breakfast with chili and a
biscuits and gravy fountain.
10. Attendees rocked out to their favorites, courtesy of a DJ, and voted on
favorite drink strategies.
11. Attendees and judges took part in the voting process for the following categories: Best
Booth, Best Red Bull drink, Best Pucker Vodka drink, Best Account Featured drink.
12. And the winners were….
Trolley’s Downtown Bar & Grill :: Best Booth
The Pony :: Best Red Bull drink
Price Cutter Bistro :: Best Account Featured drink
Kai :: Best Pucker Vodka drink
13. GOBA resurrected this event to put the spotlight on those
participating restaurants and bars, and to give back. The
proceeds from this event benefited various Shrine Charities.