Today at Top of the Market over 300 people came together to taste and judge the Bloody Mary’s put up by local bars and restaurants! This event was first started by Planned2Give at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in 2017. For the 8th edition of this event the cocktails were quite varied. Some were spicy, some were bold, some were even good for you, as they were chocked full of juiced vegetables.
We welcomed back Mack’s Tavern, which was the winner of our very first showdown. Her
cocktail placed 3rd. Also back was Scott Conrad, who tied for the win the 2nd year with Mack’s.
Scott then when on to win the 3rd year. He has since launched and markets Rad’s Bloody Mary Mix at the retail level so was there for tastings, not competition.
Meridien Uptown, one of Centerville’s newest businesses won the Best Garnish award and placed 2nd in the Best Bloody Competition.
And for the 2nd year in a row L oose Ends Brewing Companywalked away with best booth decor and Dayton’s Best Bloody Mary, which came with a $500 cash prize and bragging rights for another year!
The crew from Loose Ends dedicated their win to Kent Loose, the owner of Loose Ends Brewery who passed away this past October. They said he really loved Bloody Mary’s and pushed for them to enter last year.
