Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront ‘Battle of the Neighborhoods’ cocktail competition to benefit local charitable organizations was a stirring success!. The competition took place August 7th at 2 p.m. at the hotel’s on-site bar, TAVERN. The event was sponsored by Beam Suntory.
The cocktail competition aims to bring together competitors in a high-stakes “Bartender Brawl” inspired format. Spectators purchased specialty cocktails throughout the event, featuring Legent Bourbon, Toki Whisky, and Roku Gin. Additionally, the hotel’s culinary team crafted a specialty menu for the event. A percentage of proceeds from food and beverage sales will be donated to charitable organizations, including Clara White Mission, JASMYN, and ReThreaded.
The hotel has gathered participants representing various neighborhoods of Jacksonville, showcasing the city’s best bartenders. Three bartenders from each of the surrounding neighborhoods- including San Marco, Downtown, and Riverside- have been selected to compete.
Bartender Selma Alicajik representing the Downtown neighborhood won first place. Selma was competing to benefit JASMYN, a Jacksonville-based non-profit that helps the LGBTQIA+ community.
Michael Bovender represented the Riverside neighborhood received second place and representing the San Marco neighborhood was third place winner Rachel Gerber.
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