Eryn Reece, Lisa Hare, and Jen Craig. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Derek Brown and Dan Searing share a spirited dance. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Todd Thrasher offers the final product. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Back in the kitchen, several mixologists raise a toast with the guests. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Tina Cruikshank and Tina Kay; Joe Cleveland and Michael Woods; Robin Bettarel and Nick Bernel. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
The fruit and herb-laden drinks on offer. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Toasts ranged from lewd to poetic and back again. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
The warm Pisco in Winter—topped by a melt-in-your-mouth marshmallow—mixed by Proof. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Jonathan Harris of King Cocktail pours a strained Cocktail Jerez. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Jonathan Harris of King Cocktail ignites an orange peel, to be added to a Cocktail Jerez. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
PS7’s Gina Chersevani toasts with members of the DC Craft Bartenders Guild Owen Thompson, Dan Searing, and Derek Brown. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Raising a toast with a glass of punch. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Danny Ronen and Phil Greene. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Toastmaster Jeffrey Morgenthaler poses with fellow toasters on stage. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Guests are handed cocktails. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Christian Gaal of Tippling Brothers performs an aggressive double-handed shake. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Rachel Friedman, Alice Lam, Alisa Cohen, and Lisa Yen. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Jeff Kozlowicki and Rachel Okun. Photograph by Chris Svetlik
Strike a pose! Photograph by Chris Svetlik