Sip, Savor and Cheer: Championship Mixology Comes to Carmel-by-the-Sea
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA — For visitors looking for a memorable evening beyond the usual tasting room or restaurant experience, Links Club in Carmel Plaza is bringing the excitement of competitive mixology to the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Battle of the Bartenders features talented professionals from across the Monterey Peninsula competing in timed cocktail challenges. Guests watch the creations take shape, sample the finished drinks and enjoy prepared bites from the Links Club kitchen.
The series’ latest winner is Natasha Bracken of the Marina Club, who earned the Club Championship and $500 on November 9 after a close contest with Casey Buck of the American Legion lodges in Monterey and Seaside. Bracken’s Diplomático Piña Colada earned two perfect scores, while Buck staged a strong final-round comeback with an Old Forester Bourbon cocktail.
