And we're back! We loved Vancouver so much last year, that we're here again for round two of MadeWithLove™ National Mixology Competition

VANCOUVER, Aug. 8, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - This past June, an intense race through Vancouver's Chinatown district decided which competitors would participate in our second edition of MadeWithLove™ Vancouver.  Some of Vancouver's finest mixologists sprinted through the streets of the popular district, with a time limit and a budget, in order to create their unique cocktail that would decide who would compete in the main event on Monday, August 20^th, 2012 at 6pm at The Roundhouse Centre.

For the main event, each contender will have his or her own bar station where they will create tastings of their original cocktail for guests to sample and decide their vote for the Public's Choice winning cocktail. A second winner will be chosen as the Judge's Choice.

For the Public's Choice, ticketholders will be given twelve exclusive tastings of each libation, and vote for their favourite.  The Judge's Choice winner will be decided by the lucky panel of judges, and based on originality, presentation and taste.  Each winner will receive an all-expense-paid, three-day trip to Halifax, where they will showcase their talent, and an all-new drink at MadeWithLove™ Halifax edition to be held on October 15^th, 2012.

This year's lineup of skilled competitors:

Brendan Brewster - Fiamo Italian Kitchen	Jesse Bailey - Indépendant
Dave Mott - The Oakwood Bistro & Brandywine Bartending	Julia Comu - The Keefer Bar
Geoff Mott - Brandywine Bartending & Pair Bistro	Keenan Hood - The Keefer Bar
Grant Sceney - Lobby Lounge Bar, Fairmont Pacific Rim	Marc Smolinski - Max's Burgers
Jason Browne - Calabash Bistro	Rob Scope - Calabash Bistro
Robert H Holl-Allen - Jules Bistro	Shea Hogan - Clough Club, Bitter Tasting Room

Special showcases from:
MWL Toronto 2010 Winners:
Robin Wynne, Fynn's of Temple Bar & Scott McMaster, Origin Liberty
as well as:
Jeff Meyers - Brand Ambassador, Maker's Mark
CPBA BC
Nishan Nepulongoda - MadeWithLove™
Our esteemed panel of judges:
David Wolowidnyk - CPBA
Lauren Mote - CPBA
Danielle Tatarin - CPBA
Nishan Nepulongoda - MadeWithLove™ Toronto
Priya Shah - Campari - Skyy Vodka
Jeff Meyers - Maker's Mark

MadeWithLove™ is proud to work in collaboration with Canadian Professional Bartender Association and with the following exclusive sponsors:
Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum
Campari
Canadian Club Whisky
Hendrick's Gin
Hornitos
Maker's Mark Bourbon
SKYY Vodka

Tickets:
Early Bird: $50 | Door: $60
Tickets can be purchased online here

Event Info:
Date: Monday, August 20^th, 2012 at 6pm
Location: The Roundhouse Centre

SOURCE: MADE WITH LOVE

For media accreditation, interviews, images or more information:
Jessica Vachon
416-903-9639
[email protected]
www.enjoymadewithlove.com