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24 August 2007

Auckland Bartending Flair Champs

Art, skill, entertainment and exotic cocktail ingredients will mix at SkyCity’s Bar 3 this Sunday (August 26) as the region’s bartenders battle it out for the title of Auckland Flair Bartending Champion.

Combining flair and entertainment with knowledge of cocktails and exceptional customer service, the winner will represent Auckland in the National Flair Bartending Championships to be held at the HospitalityNZ Show 2 - 4 September.

The best is yet to come with a spectacular showcase anticipated at the semi final HospitalityNZ event where 15 of the country’s best flair bartenders, representing Canterbury, Wellington, Hamilton, Auckland and Northland, will battle it out for the grand title.

Where: Bar 3, SkyCity, Auckland

When: Competition starts 4:00pm Sunday 26th August

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