Des Moines, IA – Tuesday, April 16, 2019 –The Iowa Restaurant Association will be hosting their annual State Mixology Championships at Smash Park in West Des Moines on April 25^th. Competitors will create three cocktails for a panel of judges during the day and will be judged on taste, appearance, overall creativity and personality. The winner will be crowned Iowa’s Top Mixologist. A public tasting event will follow from 6-8pm. Attendees can sample the competition drinks and vote for the People’s Choice winner. Food samples will also be available and live music from Brian Congdon. Spirits will be sponsored by Sazerac Spirits and Diageo. Tickets are available at restaurantiowa.com. Competing Restaurants/Bars: Whiskey House, Ankeny 7 Hills Brewing Company, Dubuque London Underground, Ames Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse, Des Moines Jethro’s Bacon Bacon, West Des Moines Fong’s Pizza, Cedar Rapids Splash Seafood Bar & Grill, Des Moines Arcadia Café, Ames Uptown Food & Beverage Co., Ankeny  

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Iowa Restaurant Association The Iowa Restaurant Association is an advocacy organization supporting Iowa’s industry with educational and promotional programs across the state. www.restraurantiowa.com   Media Contact: Josephine Jensen Public Relations Specialist Iowa Restaurant Association jjensen@restaurantiowa.com 515-276-1454