Filed under: Cocktailwire by Aaron Kagan Apr 24, 2012, 5:35am EDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Cocktailwire Pocket Flipboard Email The Improper Bostonian pitted local cocktail veterans like John Gertsen of Drink against "upstarts" including Backbar's Sam Treadway for what has the makings of a new annual competition. The scores were surprisingly close. [TIB] Foursquare Drink 348 Congress Street, , MA 02210 (617) 695-1806 Visit Website Foursquare Backbar 7 Sanborn Court, , MA 02143 (617) 249-3522 Visit Website More From Eater Boston Sign up for the newsletter Eater Boston Sign up for our newsletter. Thanks for signing up! Check your inbox for a welcome email. Email (required) Oops. Something went wrong. Please enter a valid email and try again. By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. You can opt out at any time. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Subscribe The Latest A Sought-After Sichuan Restaurant Arrives in Boston By Erika Adams Weekend Recommendations: A Festive Chef Series and a Boozy Holiday Market By Nathan Tavares The Team Behind Field & Vine Is Now Slinging Wood-Fired Pizzas In Somerville’s Union Square By Erika Adams Weekend Recommendations: A Greek Party in the South End and Black Friday Beer Bashes By Nathan Tavares Filed under: The Ultimate Holiday Dining Guide for Boston How to Celebrate Hanukkah in Boston By Erika Adams Chinatown Icon China Pearl Is Reopening This Winter By Erika Adams