Calling all bartenders: Celebrate the life of Michael Jackson with this fun challenge!

Bartenders: celebrate the life of Michael Jackson with this fun challenge

The world is still reeling from the untimely death of Michael Jackson this week. Many people are now gathering to remember him,  so why don’t we turn the sad occasion into a celebration of his life instead?  Here's my challenge to all bartenders:  let's see how many original drinks we can come up with using Michael Jackson as the inspiration!  E-mail your recipes  to me (with photos if you have 'em) to andthebartendersays@gmail.com.   I’ll post the best results on this page and tell my readers where to find you.

 

Michael Jackson was a beloved entertainer, and I can’t think of a person I know who wasn’t affected by the incredible talents of this celebrated icon in one way or another. Dust off that Thriller album and put  on your thinking caps people, and let’s get to work!

 Michael Jackson drink recipe challenge:

• Thriller--Robert Stahl, Alexandre's Bar
• Smooth Criminal--Ivan Rimach, La Duni
• Black or White Thriller Vanilla--Sonny Skarkowski, Magnolia Theater Bar
• Billie Jean--Ginda Bayliss, Mickey's
• The Way Juice Makes Me Feel--Robert Stahl, Alexandre's Bar
• Bad--James "Doc" Hollmer, Ritz Carlton Bar