First Annual IWSB Star of the Bar Competition Winner Announced

Nathan Greene of Las Vegas, Nev. was crowned the first IWSB Star of the Bar competition winner at the exclusive International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event After-Party at Rockit Bar & Grill.

The IWSB Star of the Bar competition, was a nationwide search by the National Restaurant Association for the country’s most creative mixologist. Greene competed against two other finalists at the Association’s International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event ’s (IWSB) After-Party at the Rockit Bar & Grill to win the title with his Bacardi Kiwi Berry Serenitea cocktail.

Six semi-finalists were selected from 90-second video submission on YouTube™ in which they prepared their best signature cocktail — utilizing at least one Bacardi® product — along with an accompanying written recipe. The semi-finalists were flown to Chicago by American Airlines® — the Star of the Bar’s official airline sponsor — to mix, stir and shake their signature cocktail live at IWSB, held in conjunction with the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show at Chicago’s McCormick Place on Sunday, May 23.

IWSB attendees selected three finalists, who advanced to the final round of the competition at the official IWSB’s after-party at Rockit Bar & Grill on May 23.

Nathan Greene received a $5,000 cash prize, in addition to having his cocktail recipe and photo included in an upcoming edition of American Airlines’ American Way magazine. Nathan will also have his cocktail featured on the Rockit Bar & Grill menu until the end of June 2010.

The Star of the Bar competition was sponsored by:
     

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