Local female bartenders are up against the cocktail clock on Sunday, March 5th when Speed Rack comes to Boston. Royale Nightclub will host the Northeast competition, showcasing the drink-making skills of women from across New England. See below for the full list of those repping Mass, who will compete in timed heats and be judged on prep and accuracy. Beverage gurus Misty Kalkofen, Charles Joly, Josey Packard and Nancy Batista-Caswell will have the last word on who makes it to the finals. The speed is on from 3:00-7:00pm with DJ tunes from TJ Connolly. Proceeds benefit breast cancer charities and tickets are available online here for $25 each, or day of for $30 each.
Melissa Benson –Roxy’s Central A4Cade
Kate Belanger – Yvonne’s
Ana Borras – The Backroom
Gwen Hagerty – Bar Mezzana
Haley Hamilton – The Independent
Emily Jamison – Yvonne’s
Jen LaForge – Tiger Mama
Deanna McCallum – Barrel House
Megan MacLean – Bar Mezzana
Alanna Maestranzi – The Paddle Inn
Andrea Pentabona – Uni
Meghan Powers – No. 9 Park
Ashley Rae Ruest – Firebrand Saints
Jamie Shaw – Hojoko
Tainah Soares – Roxy’s Central A4Cade