The 2025 Battle of the Bartenders in Bay Ridge featured 10 skilled mixologists vying for their cocktail to be named "The Gin Merchant." Sponsored by the Merchants of Third Avenue, contestants prepared drinks using limited ingredients, with a mandatory inclusion of Fort Hamilton Distillery gin. Judges, including local business leaders, assessed ease of replicability, emphasizing that overly complex cocktails might score lower. The event took place at Santander Bank's parking lot, highlighting community engagement and support from local businesses.
"Each participant had to impress a panel of judges, and they were tasked with selecting the best cocktail amongst 10 talented mixologists making use of only five ingredients."
"The rules emphasized simplicity in cocktail creation, with Fort Hamilton Distillery gin as a core ingredient, ensuring ease of replicability for future bartenders."
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