Washingtonian and Belvedere Vodka celebrated seasonal-inspired sips at Bartender Battle! The event, held at The Gryphon, was a culminating competition after 3 mini battles that began in Summer 2017. Talented DC mixologists, Andy Bixby of Jack Rose Dining Saloon, Andrea Tateosian of Urbana, and Walter Raubeson of Le Diplomate, were given 4 mystery ingredients before they each created their custom Belvedere Vodka cocktail. Three judges ultimately voted for Andrea Tateosian from Urbana’s creation astheir favorite. Guests were encouraged to create a custom cocktail of their own at the Spritz Bar, where Q Drinks provided mixers and April’s Table offered an assortment of garnishes. While sipping unlimited Belvedere Vodka cocktails, guests enjoyed light bites from The Gryphon and in the Belvedere Vodka lounge mini Sprinkles cupcakes were offered. Guests could take photos and make GIFs at the A-List Photo Booths station, floral arrangements were provided by Urban Stems, and entertainment was by Mixing Maryland.
Guests were encouraged to create their own Belvedere Vodka cocktail at the Spritz BarMixers and garnishes at the spritz bar were provided by Q Drinks and April’s Table, respectivelyDelicious light bites were served by The GryphonGuests enjoyed unlimited Belvedere Vodka cocktails all eveningRalph Dixon and Zach ForkeyGuests Erin Hill and Marissa McFarland posing at the A-List Photo Booths stationFloral arrangements provided by Urban Stems added flair to the Belvedere Vodka loungeMini Sprinkles cupcakes were available in the Belvedere Vodka loungeThe Q Drinks and April’s Table assortment at the Spritz BarBreakthru Beverage’s Nick Kohut was the emcee for the eveningMixologist Walter Raubeson of Le Diplomate explaining his creation to Belvedere National Brand Ambassador Brian Stewert, April’s Table owner April Cunningham, and Washingtonian Magazine Publisher Susan FarkasAndy Bixby of Jack Rose Dining Saloon getting creative during the competitionThe winning mixologist was Andrea Tateosian of UrbanaThe winning Belvedere Vodka cocktailElisa Hickey, Daniella Thompson, James Parker, and Connor SharneyBelvedere Vodka cocktails mixed and garnished by guests
