Home Bartender battle and kick off party
at Jungle Bird

Calling all home bartenders

For the first time ever Sac Ohana is kicking off our 2025 Home Tiki Bar Tour with an amateur Bartender Battle at The Jungle Bird.

When: Thursday, September 25th | 7–10PM
WhereThe Jungle Bird, Sacramento

Think you’ve got the Best Tiki Cocktail in town? Prove it at the Sac Ohana Home Bartender Battle! We are kicking off this year’s Home Bar Tour with an Amateur Bartender Battle sponsored by Hamilton Rums and judged by…ED HAMILTON!!!!  🌴✨

Up to 10 contestants* will face off for the title of Tiki Champion, judged by legends: Ed Hamilton, Doc Parks, and Mariella Bravo.  With host Drew Garrison from The Hillmont in Auburn. 

Please – no current or past professional bartenders. 

🏆 Prizes:
 💵 Over $300 in cash & goodies
 🍾 A signed bottle from Ed Hamilton’s personal collection

🍍 Contest Challenge:
Create your best Tiki cocktail featuring Hamilton Rums 151, 86, Pot Still Black, or Pot Still Blonde

🔑 How to Enter (8/15–8/31):
Step 1. Go to The Good Bottle and pre-order a bottle of Hamilton 151, 86, Pot Still Black, or Pot Still Blonde by 8/31/2025. (Available for pick up on 9/3)
Step 2. Upload your receipt/proof of purchase and contact info at SacOhana.com
Step 3. Bring your creativity, your cocktail magic, and let’s make it a night to remember!

*Entires will close at 11:59 pm PT on 8/31. If more than 10 entries are received, a raffle will be held 9/2 at Jungle Bird. Final Home Bartender Battle entrants will be notified 9/3. Please – NO current or past professional bartenders.

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