{"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":"

\"Sababa<\/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.<\/wbr>com<\/a>\u00a0with\u00a0Sababa\u00a0Cocktail Contest in the subject line. Be sure to include your name, age, address and phone number when submitting your recipe.\u00a0 All U.S. residents age 21 and older are invited to compete.<\/p>\n

\"Sababa<\/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

\"Shakshuka,<\/a><\/p>\n

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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

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\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