Vodka stories could be worth 2 tickets to cocktail event

Ten bartenders will compete next month for the best drink of the night as a fundraiser for Barton Health Foundation.

Lake Tahoe News is giving away two tickets to the Sept. 13, 5:30-8pm event at Riva Grill in South Lake Tahoe.

If you don’t win, tickets are $25 each in advance or $30 at the door.

A concoction from 2011. Photo/LTN

Jesse Kalin volunteers as the entertainment and Dreu Murin volunteers as the emcee. Tahoe Blue Vodka is the vodka sponsor.

Participating bars-restaurants are Cantina, Capisce, Edgewood, Embassy, Heavenly, Lakeside, LewMarNels, Naked Fish, Riva and Steamers.

To win the tickets, you must either submit a recipe (via a comment) using vodka or tell us about your favorite vodka drink. The other criterion is that you must be part of Lake Tahoe News’ special NEWS team. To be a team member, fill out the paid subscriber form. The winner must be willing to have their full name published. Winners will be announced the week of the event.

To get you thirsty, here is the first cocktail entry from Sue Wood.

Sue’s Twist on a French Martini

2 ounces vodka

½ ounce Chambord raspberry liqueur

3 ounces pineapple juice

Splash of club soda

Mix all the ingredients over ice. Serve on a hot Tahoe day.