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The fifth annual event took place Thursday at the Laurel Packing House where nine local bartenders faced off to present a creative cocktail to more than 250 people.
Each of their cocktails required two Okanagan Spirit ingredients and a local wine.
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The votes then were tallied for the People含羞草研究社檚 Choice Drink, where Mia Papadopoulos from KRAFTY Kitchen + Bar was announced the winner for her drink 含羞草研究社楢 Corpse in the Vineyard含羞草研究社�! Graham Momer from Waterfront Restaurant & Wine Bar went on to win People含羞草研究社檚 Choice Best Bite presented by Olivia含羞草研究社檚 Oils and Vinegars with their delicious Grilled Cheese.
Competitors included:
- Oak + Cru
- The Den - Silver Star Mountain
- BNA Brewing
- Raudz Regional Table
- Globe
- Waterfront Restaurant
- KRAFTY Kitchen + Bar
- Basil and Mint
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