Battle of the Mixologists

In-home mixologist party for 15

Starter spirit set for you and your mixologists

Spirit sets include: Tito's Vodka, Siete Leguas Blanco, Brugal 1888 Rum, Hendricks, FEW Bourbon, Monkey Shoulder, Carpano Anitca, Ancho Reyes, Fernet Branca, Solerano Blood Orange, and Bitters

A Trio of Cruzan Rum from St. Croix

Rum includes: Cruzan 9 Spiced Rum, Cruzan Aged Rum, and Cruzan Single Barrel Premium Extra Aged Rum

What could be more fun than pitting two of Chicago's famed mixologists against one another for a friendly "who shook it better" cocktail competition? Invite fifteen of your friends over for a cocktail party like none other and watch these two battle to see who makes the most delicious, most innovative versions of your favorite drink. Natalia Cardenas trained at Chicago's famed Balena, and was a recent James Beard finalist. Her mission behind the bar is simple: "to allow wine and spirits knowledge to be fun and approachable, and not intimidating." Her skills will be put to the test against Michael Page, whose tenure as bartender has included such acclaimed Chicago hotspots as Acanto and The Gage. Ms. Cardenas and Mr. Page will each come equipped with a complete arsenal for cocktail battle: Vodka, Tequila, Rum, Gin, Bourbon, Scotch, Vermouth, Fernet, Liqueurs and Bitters (all the essential ingredients for victory.) Make sure you take note of their skills-they'll provide you with a complete set of the same spirits so you can recreate your favorite cocktails long after the party ends! To add to the fun, we have a trio of three bottles of Cruzan Rum-let each mixologist pick which one they want to use!

Note: Expires April 14, 2019. Must be scheduled on mutually agreeable dates, with advance notice.

Generously contributed by BreakThru Beverage Group, Natalia Cardenas and Michael Page and An Anonymous Donor