4th Annual Bar tending Competition with Devour Phoenix at Crescent Ballroom

For the 3rd year in a row we are sponsoring the Devour Bar tending Competition on Sunday February 24th from 4-6pm.

The past 2 years we have held the competition at The Vig Uptown, but we have out grown the venue and will be able to increase the attendance by having the competition at The Crescent Ballroom in Downtown Phoenix at 2nd Avenue and Van Buren. 

This year bartenders will be using Arroyo Vodka to make the tastiest and most mouth watering cocktail they can concoct to win the place as this years StarBartender. Bar tenders from these restaurants and bars will be competing:

Crescent Ballroom: Bruce Heimbuck
District American kitchen: Matt Tobey
Hula’s Modern Tiki: John Hopkins
Maizie’s cafe: Jane Davidson
Parlor Pizzeria: Joshua James
Shady’s Fine Ales and Cocktails: Kyle Landry
Sochu House: Francisco Orozco
St. Francis: Zachariah Gillespie
The Windsor: Matt Farrow

Mistress of Ceremonies: Megan Finnerty of EVB Live and AZ Republic

Judges of the craft: 
Matty Helland of the Windsor (2012 Winner), Jason Aher of AZ Mixology and Jessica Hill of Phoenix New Times

Music Master: Sean Watson

Tickets can be purchased at: http://www.crescentphx.com/event/209807-4th-annual-devour-bartending-phoenix/ 

Tasting Panel at Rancho Pinot Grill Jan 21st

Rancho Pinot Grill in Scottsdale, AZ is hosting Arroyo Vodka on January 21st at 5:30 p.m. to hold an exclusive tasting of our new products including flavored vodka’s, gins, plus more spirits that are currently being developed.

$25 will get you tastings of 5+ spirits and Rancho Pinot noshes, specially designed to pair with the spirits.

Only 15 spaces are available, call Rancho Pinot now and reserve your seat! 480-367-8030.

 

Mixology Mondays at the Hermosa Inn

It is the best place to relax on a Monday night to ease back into the work week. From 4pm-7pm The Hermosa Inn on 36th street and Stanford has Mixology Mondays. On Monday evenings head bar-tender/ local celebrity Mixologist, Travis Nass puts together an original drink each week at the amazing price of only $6 for a drink!


This Monday I went in and enjoyed the latest creation. It was a punch mix made of strawberry juice, tequila, and a touch of absinthe. The sound of this drink sounds toxic, like it will create hallucinations followed by the most epic hangover for my Tuesday morning. But you have to trust Travis, he knows what he’s doing and I’ve never disliked any creation thats come from his mixology lab.
The punch is refreshing and fruity! I would never have guessed that this pairing would turn out so well. After sitting in doors on the overstuffed leather lounge chairs in the bar, I head outside where the weather has dropped to a wonderful 75 degrees. The dining tables are full with locals and travelers alike dining together underneath the trees in the dimly candle lit patio.


This is the good life. A brief vacation in itself, enjoying a Monday evening. Almost makes me forget that work starts again in the morning.

The Washington Cup 2012

Arroyo Vodka has won the 2012 Washington Cup!

The Washington Cup is a competition of American Made Spirits that are blind tasted by a panel of judges.

Spirits to get past the first round of judging go through a total of 3 rounds to find the winner.

We are proud to announce this is Arroyo Vodka’s first competition and first win!

September 6th Arizona Martini Party at Blue Wasabi


 Last night we had our second ever promo-party and it was at Blue Wasabi on Scottsdale Road in the Hilton Village. Blue Wasabi owner, Jim Moran has created an Arizona Martini to celebrate the year of the centennial and the fact that Martini’s happen to be a great compliment to the light clean flavors of sushi. The Arizona Martini is made with Arroyo Vodka and Queen Creek Olives that are stuffed with Prickly Pear Cactus. If you haven’t tried we encourage you to stop by!

4th Annual Bar tending Competition with Devour Phoenix at Crescent BallroomTasting Panel at Rancho Pinot Grill Jan 21stMixology Mondays at the Hermosa InnThe Washington Cup 2012September 6th Arizona Martini Party at Blue Wasabi

Arroyo

 


Arroyo Vodka is an award winning premium vodka that is a product of the American entrepreneurial spirit of the Klemp sisters. This family owned distillery has invented a state of the art filtration system that is highly effective and environmentally friendly. Created from neutral grains, Arroyo Vodka is 3 times pot distilled and blended with Artesian water.

The Arroyo Vodka distillery is housed in the Historic Sugar Beet Factory. The Factory was built in 1906, before Arizona was even a state. Our flavored vodkas are distinctive and lend themselves to mixologists, inspiring unique and creative cocktails. Check out our blog page for cocktail recipes that embody the flavors of Arizona.

Be sure to check out BB’s Apple Pye Liqueur page. BB’s Apple Pye is made from traditional American flavors that combine to transform  into a delectable liquid form of apple pie. The family recipe was handed down to distiller John Miller, he now creates BB’s Apple Pye Liqueur that has been worked into the perfect balance of spice and apple sweetness.

Thank you for supporting Arroyo Vodka and BB’s Apple Pye! If you would like the opportunity to taste Arroyo Vodka, you can find us at various events throughout the Phoenix area or purchase a bottle from retailers. Go to our Events page and Find Us page for more information. Follow us on twitter and facebook to hear our latest events and developments live. Please Drink Responsibly