{"id":14188,"date":"2013-11-02T11:05:21","date_gmt":"2013-11-02T18:05:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/?p=14188"},"modified":"2013-11-02T11:06:58","modified_gmt":"2013-11-02T18:06:58","slug":"cocktail-contest-at-sababa-unleash-your-creativity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/cocktail-contest-at-sababa-unleash-your-creativity\/","title":{"rendered":"Cocktail Contest at Sababa – Unleash Your Creativity!"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/a><\/p>\n Sababa\u00a0Restaurant\u00a0& Lounge<\/strong> is hosting a Holiday Cocktail Contest for aspiring mixologists and bar chefs – whichever moniker you prefer.\u00a0 The contest runs from October 22 until\u00a011:59pm on Friday, November 15<\/strong>.\u00a0 The winner who muddles and mixes the most creative and toast-worthy beverage will receive a $250\u00a0Sababa\u00a0gift card AND your drink will be featured on\u00a0Sababa\u2019s cocktail menu throughout the holiday season. Take a look at the winning cocktails from The Bungalow’s Summer Muddled Cocktail Contest\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0to see what you could be up against.<\/p>\n Professional and novice bartenders are invited to submit an original, non-published holiday cocktail recipe using seasonal ingredients.\u00a0 A trio of finalists will be selected and will compete before a panel of judges at\u00a0Sababa\u2019s on\u00a0Thursday, November 21<\/strong> at 6pm.\u00a0 The winning cocktail will be judged on its creativity, innovative ingredients and overall flavor.<\/p>\n \u201cOur cocktail menu is our calling card,\u201d said Sagi Rothman, owner of\u00a0Sababa\u00a0Restaurant\u00a0and Lounge.\u00a0 \u201cWe have a very progressive menu and are always looking for new and inventive drinks to introduce to our guests.\u00a0 I think this contest will result in some spectacular drinks, and I\u2019m looking forward to see which one makes the final cut.\u201d<\/p>\n In addition to having their drink featured on the menu, the winner will also receive a $250\u00a0Sababa\u00a0gift card.\u00a0 Second and third place contestants will enjoy a $100 and $50\u00a0Sababa\u00a0gift card as well.<\/p>\n To enter\u00a0Sababa\u2019s Holiday Cocktail Contest<\/strong>, email an original recipe to\u00a0recipes@terrihenrymarketing. <\/a><\/p>\n Nightly entertainment, fabulous cocktails and an eclectic menu that includes American favorites and Middle Eastern specialties,\u00a0Sababa’s lounge is a popular place for locals and visitors to Long Beach and the popular beach-side community of Belmont Shores.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Shakshuka is a Middle Eastern dish of eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, chili peppers, and onions, spiced with cumin. My friend Ally had the amazing opportunity to experience the food and culture of Israel on a\u00a0Taste of Israel\u00a0<\/a>trip and declared her first taste of Shakshouka as 14 seconds of pure ecstasy. I’ve never been to Israel, but \u00a0Sababa’s Shakshuka ($12) will do nicely as my 14 seconds of ecstasy – she must have gotten only one bite because my moment lasted a little longer than that \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n If you crave more than the usual club scene, I highly recommend visiting Sababa on the second and fourth Friday of each month when they feature a truly unique and visually stimulating aerialist act that will leave you soaring. You can catch a glimpse of her in the short video clip below.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0Danielle Stone, stunning aerialist<\/p>\n Sababa\u00a0Restaurant\u00a0& Lounge<\/strong> is located in The Marketplace at the corner of Second Street and Pacific Coast Highway ( near Trader Joe\u2019s and Bev Mo) and will accept cocktail recipes starting\u00a0October 22 through November 15\u00a0at 11:59pm Pacific Standard Time.\u00a0 For more information, call\u00a0562.252.3572<\/a>\u00a0or visit online at\u00a0www.gosababa.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n