Thanks all, for playing along! This giveaway is now closed. To see who got the tickets and will be going to Jonathan Gold's Cocktail Party...check out the next post!
[how gorgeous are these cocktails, all pulled from the DRINK section on tastespotting?! click on any of the pictures to see the individual post...]
Thirsty now?
Of course you are...which is why I am giving away a very precious pair of $400 tickets to Jonathan Gold's Speakeasy Cocktail Party at Union Station on October 9, 2010 (next Saturday!). I have no idea why Zócalo Public Square let me have a pair of tickets to their party. Maybe they didn't do that background check on me. Maybe it was all those drunk dials to their office last week. Maybe they thought I'd accidentally give away MY ticket so I couldn't go. Maybe it was something...um.
Ok! So here we go...
HOW TO ENTER THIS TICKET GIVEAWAY
You must do all two steps in order to enter the random drawing.
1. Comment
Leave a comment on this post with your favorite cocktail. This is the first half of your entry in the random ticket giveaway lottery drawing! It doesn't really matter what else you say, as no special considerations will be given to particularly eloquent or witty remarks, though I can't say that I wouldn't pay more attention to love letters addressed to me. Then again, I did say it was random. Then again, I'm a little bit psycho.
2. Tweet
You can tweet anything you'd like related to #JGoldParty, but your tweet must say the following (how's that for passive-aggressive?):
[email protected]: I'd like to win tickets to @TheJGold's Speakeasy Cocktail Party @ThePublicSquare http://is.gd/fy93Q #JGoldSpeakeasy
If you don't have a twitter account...OH WELL. Cross your fingers for a miracle. Or for a second giveaway on Facebook :)
HOW THE PARTY-GOER WILL BE CHOSEN
I will use a technologically advanced method of picking a number at random and that will be the comment number on this post, hopefully, you. Remember, you have to tweet, too. I will double check. Oh yes I will.
You have until NOON tomorrow to complete your mission. That's about 24-ish hours.
Good luck. May the best luck win because THIS IS A GAME OF CHANCE. As you will notice, I have not used any words like “contest,” “prize,” or “winner” that might imply that this is some sort of contest in which the winner wins a prize. There is no single winner. We are all winners!
twitter.com/losangeles90013 says
Cranberry Sea Breeze: Cranberry Twist Vodka, Grapefruit juice, Cranberry juicy with a lemon twist
Shalimar Zabanal says
Whiskey Sour! ^_^
Christopher G. says
The Sasquatch from The Bigfoot Lodge in Atwater Village: Wild Turkey, Ginger Ale, Ginger Brandy and bitters.
Vipula says
Dark 'n Stormy
Green LA Coalition says
Veev cocktail
NicoleM says
@nicolemiizuka
Anything with a basil infusion... but strawberry basil & vodka would probably be my favorite.
Jenny says
I love a good Red Hook, though it's a shame so few bartenders know how to make them (or carry true maraschino liqueur).
@jennernugen
angela says
two saints walk into a bar .. tho i haven't met a bartender who knew how to make it aside from the one in chicago who introduced it to me
Malia P says
A well made fresh mojito or a lemon drop martini not too sweet! Must be this LA heat;)
Janice says
a spicy bloody mary, or a good dirty martini.. or a spicy dirty martini ;)
@checinaj
the Minty says
Brown Derby! Bourbon all the way!
@theminty
Mark D. says
Don't know if this breaks the rules but a good beer is better than a cocktail. My favorite drink right now is from Ninkasi Brewing in Eugene, OR - "Maiden the Shade" Its their seasonal beer with a light body and a really nice hop kick to it. Great citrus notes on the hops.
Kristen says
Oh, and that's @kstancik.
Kika Davis says
The RH at the Andaz does a great cocktail called the Mr. Plant, which consists of No. 209 Gin, cucumber, tangerine, agave syrup and soda. So refreshing, especially on fraggin hot days like the ones we've been having! [I also tweeted @DuhKeeks]
Jai Kohli says
with an email address this time!
The Bluebird at the Tasting Kitchen in Venice!
Stella Lee says
A FRESH Mint Mojito on a hot summer day!!! YUMMY YUMMYY
Betsy says
Cosmo....extra vodka :)
Erica says
I met a Grey Goose mixologist earlier this week and he invented a martini just for me - so the E.M.C. Martini is my new fav. And yes, it is purple.
Craig says
A dry vodka martini
Xuan says
Anything with Kettle One Vodka, but right now I'm into watermelon vodka martinis made with fresh watermelon. I think I need to make one right now!
bassbiz says
Manhattan for sure. Rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, angostura bitters! (though i like to add a slash of gingerale and drop a marschiano cherry to it)
Nadine K says
Mojito. Lots of fresh mint and lime. Brown sugar is key. Not just a summer time favorite!!
Joe-Mama says
My absolute favorite cocktail was inspired by one of the drink specials at the now defunct Vida on Hillhurst Ave. They lovingly referred to their drink specials as "Road Kill". My version of "Road Kill" is made with homemade ginger-infused Vodka, fresh Tangerine juice and a splash of fresh Pomegranate juice. This "Road Kill" is to die for!! Enjoy!!
Carolyn S says
I once had a watermelon basil martini. It really was pretty much just downhill from there...
Ronny P says
Nothing beats a long island iced tea topped with chambord
(sorry forgot to put my email)
dividend invester says
Pin cup. Hopefully that's the right spelling.
Celia says
Peaches and Herb. Vodka and peach nectar muddled with basil, with a splash of ginger ale.
Ellen Lutwak AKA NameGirl says
The Erotic: Campari and grapefruit. Nothing heavy duty, but it reminds me of old times in New York.
Amber says
Go-to cocktail = 7&7
April D'Aguilar says
The Cucumber Cocktail @ Cliffs Edge ... Sent Me n My Girl Over the Edge ... Good Tymes!!!