Question 1

Biggest Cocktail Contest in New Mexico

Accepted Answer

Part 1: Secret liquor. Secret ingredient. 15 minutes. 25 sample flights.
Part 2: Same liquor. Spin-the-wheel challenge. 15 minutes. 25 sample flights.
Check out the full rules here.(https://www.505foodfights.org/p/cocktail-competition-rules)

Round 1
21 bartenders
7 events
5 wildcard winners

Round 2
12 bartenders
6 events

Round 3
6 bartenders
3 events

Finals
3 bartenders

See @505FoodFights (https://www.instagram.com/505foodfights/)for info & updates.

Question 2

All Proceeds To Local Charities

Accepted Answer

Over $70,000 raised for charity in 2024. Each event raises $5-8k for the featured local charity of the evening, from door covers, cocktail flight sales, 50/50 raffle, and multi-level sponsors.

For more info or to become one of our charities, contact @505FoodFights.(https://www.instagram.com/505foodfights/)

Question 3

Sample Incredible Cocktails & Win Prizes

Accepted Answer

Come have a drink for charity, and get a taste of worldclass craft cocktails created by Albuquerque bartenders, in the heat of the moment using secret ingredients revealed moments before.

Follow @505FoodFights (https://www.instagram.com/505foodfights/)for dates and locations.

Question 4

Compete, Judge, or Learn More

Accepted Answer

Are you a craft cocktail creator (pro or amateur) and skilled in the ways of flavor, balance, and mixology improv? Come make cocktails for charity! (And a chance to win $1000). Compete against other ABQ bartenders in secret-ingredient showdowns against the ticking clock. See the full rules here.(https://www.505foodfights.org/p/cocktail-competition-rules)

We're also looking for Albuquerque bar managers / owners to guest judge one or more of these intense, tasty, and high-exposure craft cocktail competitions (Monday evenings).

Either way, if you're in the industry and want to participate, contact me here or on Instagram.(https://www.instagram.com/paulxblumer/) Talk soon!

Paul Blumer

WRITER

@PaulxBlumer

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