
KEEL Vodka announced the winner of their summer contest seeking Rhode Island recipes for their signature cocktail. Winner Elizabeth Strokes, bartender at Siena Providence Restaurant, created the winning combination for The Even KEEL. She also enjoyed a KEEL tailgate party with KEEL owners Bill Dessel and Tom McGowan at the October 27, 2013 Patriots game. Two tickets with VIP post-game passes were the prize for creating KEEL’s new signature cocktail. The creation is now featured on www.keelvodka.com.
- Boston Bruins player Shawn Thornton stopped by the tailgate before heading into the game.
- Left to right: Bill Dessel, Elizabeth Strokes and her guest Ben Shermack-Moore, Tom McGowan
- The Even KEEL Recipe: 2 oz. KEEL Vodka, 6-8 fresh blueberries, 2 lemon wedges, splash of simple syrup, club soda. Muddle all except Club soda. Shake and pour into rocks glass. Top with club soda.