WHAT: Iron Bartender 2024 benefitting The Periwinkle Foundation
WHEN: Thursday, September 12, 2024
WHERE: Lyric Market
411 Smith Street
Houston, TX 77002
DETAILS: On Thursday, September 12, 120 Periwinkle supporters gathered at the Lyric Market food hall in Houston’s Theater District for the sold-out Iron Bartender event, Houston’s premier bartender competition.
Iron Bartender supporters generated more than $52,000 to further the community of healing, which provides positive camps, arts and survivor programs to children and teens challenged by cancer and other life-threatening illnesses who are treated at Texas Children’s Hospital.
Drew Jerdan of Bad News Bar was named 2024 Iron Bartender Champion, while The People’s Choice Award went to Lynzie Holland of Johnny’s Goldbrick. The event was chaired by Sean Beck. Five finalists were chosen over the summer by a panel of judges to compete for the title of Iron Bartender. Jerdan could not be in attendance, so Kristine Nguyen accepted the award on his behalf.
Other Iron Bartender winners are:
1st Runner Up – Lynzie Holland – Johnny’s Gold Brick
Most Creative Cocktail – Humberto Garay – Chuchara
Bar Chef Award – Sabrina Poe – Rosewood
Most Creative Cocktail – Humberto Garay – Cuchara
Participating Spirit Sponsors:
LALO Tequila
Planteray Rum
Elijah Craig Bourbon
Ilegal Mezcal
Zacapa Rum
Aguasol Tequila
Compass Box Whiskey
Santa Teresa 1796
Mijenta Tequila
Fulano Tequila
Select Aperitivo
Caravedo Pisco
Rittenhouse Rye
Whale Gin
Redemption Rye Whiskey
Participating Restaurants
Dorado Sushi at Lyric Market
Winnie’s – Chef Graham Laborde
1891 American Eatery and Bar – Chef Jason Gould
Guard & Grace – Chef Adam Vero
Ema – Chef Stephanie Velasquez and Chef Nicholas Vera
From June 4 – July 4, $1 from each Periwinkle cocktail sold from the participating bars and restaurants directly benefited The Periwinkle Foundation and its programs.
For more information, visit www.ironbartender.org or www.periwinklefoundation.org.
GUESTS:
The Periwinkle Foundation Staff
Doug Suggitt, Executive Director
Alice Rohrman
Ann Massey
Larry Geiger
Erin Overhouse Locke
Jared Walton
John Wayne Gaspar
Additional Guests:
Jenifer Jarriel and Dr. Scott Jarriel
Mary Jo Cantu
Alicia Cantu
Becky and Brent Bike
Andrew Elkhoury
Natalie and Justin Goodman
Jennifer and Mark Gribble
Seth Thompson
Debbie and Ozzie Bauer
Donna and Mike Hemmi
Janet and Brian Franklin
Natalie Luke
Amy English
Pat and Peter Bagnato
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PHOTO CREDIT: Larry Geiger
ABOUT:
The Periwinkle Foundation develops and provides programs that positively change the lives of children, young adults and families who are challenged by cancer and other life-threatening illnesses and are cared for at Texas Children’s Hospital. Funds raised through Iron Bartender help support Periwinkle Camps, Arts and Survivor Programs that serve more than 14,000 children, teens and families. This is made possible by a collaborative community of 20,000 supporters with a reach of more than 12 million impressions worldwide.
