Sacto gets its own cocktail week

We've been seeing more Sacramento bartenders down in San Francisco lately, as they've started a sub-chapter of SF's United States Bartenders' Guild. Erick Castro from Lounge ON20 & Chicago Fire sent me information on Sacto's first Midtown Cocktail Week this August. The website is here, and this is the schedule: August 5th-11th Tuesday, August 5^th: Cocktail Party Kickoff: Where: L Bar & Martin Miller’s Gin What: Appetizers and cocktails aimed towards local press, industry, city council, etc. Wednesday, August 6^th: The Cocktail Dinner Where: 1. Mason’s & Grey Goose 2. Ink & Diageo 3. Mulvaney’s & Brown Foreman 4. Bistro 33 & Corzo What: Full-course meals across midtown. Cocktails complimenting the dish will be sent out with each course of the meal. Cocktails to be prepared by each restaurant’s own mixologist. Thursday, August 7^th: Mixology Competition Where: Zocalo What: Bartender competition meant to highlight the use of fresh produce and high-quality spirits. Also on Thursday: Guest Bartender Night Where: 1. Zocalo & Partida 2. Kasbah & Skyy 3. LoungeON20 & Pacific Edge 4. GV Hurley & Ultimat Vodka What: Talented mixologists from all over US taking over various bars and bringing their own cocktail menus with them. Friday, August 8^th: The Magnificent Margarita Where: 1. Zocalo & Partida 2. Whiskey Wild & Don Julio 3. Azul & Corralejo 4. Centro & 1800 5. Ernesto’s & Patron What: Participating restaurants across town will all showcase their own seasonal/house margaritas. Twists on the classic will also be encouraged. Prices to vary by location. Saturday, August 9^th: Mysteries of Absinthe Seminar Where: LoungeON20 & Kubler Absinthe What: Seminar geared towards those interested in absinthe, yet possibly having a limited exposure to its flavor and history. Event to take place during early afternoon to avoid conflict, yet take advantage of, Second Saturday Art Walk. Monday, August 11^th: Closing Party Where: Whiskey Wild & Bulleit Bourbon What: Closeout party geared towards restaurant and bar industry.