Long Beach 2nd Annal Tropical Shakedown cocktail competition

The Long Beach Annual Tropical Shakedown cocktail competition is back! We’re now the biggest competition/hospitality event in Long Beach and RSVPs are filling up fast so make sure you’re in by emailing RSVP@tasteofsugarlandia.com all going down this Tuesday 6/27 6-9 at @navyproof presented by @longbeachbartendersguild Produced and sponsored by @donpaparum.us

Meet our TROPICAL SHAKEDOWN finalists! 

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Sonny Esponda is our returning champ from our inaugural competition last year and has been very active in competing around Long Beach since. Currently you can find Sonny at either Roxanne’s or Bungalow.

Ashleigh Hehmann has been a bartender in Long Beach for over the past 12 years. When she’s not guest bartending and picking up shifts at local Long Beach staples, you can find her behind the stick at Accomplice Bar in Mar Vista and the Rhythm Room in DTLA.

Brian Fernandez is the former bar lead at Roxanne’s and responsible for the relaunch of their weekly industry night which has developed a solid following and great brand relationships.

Heather Ramirez has worked at many local spots including BJs, the Social List and Saint and Second. She’s now the Bar Manager for Made By Meg, an event company servicing Long Beach, South Bay and Los Angeles. #thecocktaillife #filipino #artist #lifestyle #streetstyle #competition #longbeach