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The fairly recently formed Grand Rapids Cocktail Guild bills itself as “A local collegiate of experienced professionals working to develop, enrich and share the history, art, culture and enjoyment of the distilled spirits.” Based upon their second  “Iron Bartender” challenge, they  appear to be succeeding in fu ...

GR Cocktail Guild hosts second “Iron Bartender” challenge

The fairly recently formed Grand Rapids Cocktail Guild bills itself as “A local collegiate of experienced professionals working to develop, enrich and share the history, art, culture and enjoyment of the distilled spirits.” Based upon their second  “Iron Bartender” challenge, they  appear to be succeeding in fulfilling that mission.

The brainchild of Torrence O’Haire, well-known chef, culinary educator and all around knowledgeable and friendly dude, the Guild has attracted attention throughout the West Michigan area.

One way the guild promotes West Michigan’s burgeoning spirits scene is hosting regular events that highlight the amazing bartending professionals in the area. “Iron Bartender Episode Two: Euro-Trash Talk” was held in Stella’s Lounge, a whiskey bar/retro arcade mishmash of 80s strangeness in Grand Rapids.

Three competitors went head to head, required to use three secret ingredients however they chose within two cocktails. Each contender had 15 minutes to create their master

Source: Mitten Brew

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