Spooktacular Sips
Our annual Wizards of Elixirs cocktail competition was a spirited success! Wine Country’s top bartenders showcased their creativity and helped raise over $19,000 to support Una Vida and Petaluma Active 20-30 — local nonprofits providing vital community support for families and underserved children. A special thank you to Charbay Distillery for their partnership and to everyone who joined us. We can’t wait to mix up more magic next year!
1st Place & People’s Choice: OJ Beet the Case
Jake Carlson & Tommy Cracraft, Fern Bar, Sebastopol
Discover: Peach Ginger
2nd Place: Ghoul-Aid
Dylan Martini, 1331 Cocktails, Napa
Discover: Green Apple and Tamarind
3rd Place: Krog’s Grog
Jeffery Henrie, Lo & Behold, Healdsburg
Discover: Thai Basil & Black Pepper
Other Wizards of Elixirs Recipes:
CounterPear
Ryan Zebroski, The Madrona, Healdsburg, CA
Discover: Pear
Expelliyumus
Jeimy Martinez, The Matheson, Healdsburg, CA
Discover: Sweet Ginger
Camu’s Curse!
Tony Borges, Wilfred’s Lounge, Napa, CA
Discover: Red Raspberry, Camu Camu
The Lakeside Meltdown
Carl Revelle, Waterhawk Lake Club, Rohnert Park, CA
Discover: Carmelized Pineapple, Sweet Hibiscus
Enchan-tini
Brenden Ahearne, North Block, Yountville, CA
Discover: Tamarind, Thai Basil & Black Pepper
Gypsy Cab
Aaron Garcia & Nick Crouch, Goose & Gander, St. Helena, CA
Discover: Passion Fruit
The Great Grassby
Kayla Mays & Monica Torres, Folklore, Napa, CA
Discover: Thai Basil & Black Pepper, Yuzu Luxe Sour
Beyond the Grave
Luis Martir, Brewsters Beer Garden, Petaluma, CA
Discover: White Peach, Apricot
Tropical Nightmare
Chris Baker, Bartenders Unlimited
Discover: Pink Guava, Coconut, Tamarind
Chupacabra
Vincent Lundeen, Andaz Napa, Napa, CA
Discover: Camu Camu, Soursop, and Blackberry
Yabba Dabba Doozy
Dalton Robison, Solbar, Calistoga, CA
Discover: Yuzu Luxe Sour
There Will Be Blood Orange
Chuck Starzenski, Luma Bar & Eatery, Petaluma, CA
Discover: Passion Fruit
Nightmare on North Street
Andrew Frey, Little Saint, Healdsburg, CA
Discover: Thai Basil & Black Pepper
Forbidden Formula
Katie Fryxell, Grossman’s Noshery & Bar, Santa Rosa, CA
Discover: Blackberry, Tamarind