Posts Tagged ‘WorldClassLive’
World Class Bar Teams, Part Two
Sunday, March 10th, 2013
In my last World Class Bar Teams posting I brought you pictures from London and Athens. Now let’s have a look at some of the bartenders I worked with in Delhi, India.
Here’s the One and Only Erik Lorincz!
And here we have pictures of lots of the other luminary bartenders in India, 2011
Tags: bartender, cocktail, Diageo, gaz regan, WorldClassLive
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World Class Bar Teams
Sunday, March 10th, 2013
Since we shot first the World=Class video to get the competition kick-started, I’ve been lucky enough to meet entire teams of World Class Bartenders, and I thought we’d take a look back at some of these Bar Heroes.
Here’s the team they assembled in 2008 to make the video you can see here (don’t miss this video)
And here we have various and sundry mischievous bartenders at the 2009 final in London.
In Athens, 2010, I hung with some very fine bartenders, indeed. Here’s a great shot of one team in Greece.
I’ll post another blog soon that will fill you in on some of the bartenders I met in India and Brasil.
Tags: bartender, cocktail, Diageo, WorldClassLive
Posted in World Class Bartenders 2012 |
World Class Bartenders, 2009
Sunday, February 24th, 2013
I just came across a file full of pics from the 2009 World Class final in London. Here is Sean Muldoon, one of my bosses at the Dead Rabbit in New York. Sean wasn’t a contestant–he was just hanging with us.
Here I am with a few bartenders at Callooh Callay. What a great joint.
And finally we have a pic of Dale DeGroff, King Cocktail himself, on his throne!
Tags: bartender, cocktail, Diageo, Diageo World Class, WorldClassLive
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World Class Bartender Competition: Memories of Rio
Sunday, February 24th, 2013
Here I am in Rio with two of my favorite World Class people: Ariel Miao from Diageo, China, and Tree Mao, China’s finalist in Rio, 2012
And here’s a great shot with two of my brothers from different mothers: Stan Vadrna, who just happened to be in Rio at the same time as we were there, and Ueno-San. This was a fine day, indeed.
Tags: bartender, cocktail, Diageo, gaz regan, Stanislav Vadrna, Ueno-San, world class, WorldClassLive
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World Class Bartender: Abdou El Asfar, Morocco
Sunday, February 17th, 2013
Here’s a glimpse of Abdou El Asfar, finalist in Rio representing Morocco. Abdou is a true gentleman in every sense of the word.
Here’s one of his recipes from the Retro-Chic round
Twisted Chic – Man in Black
Glass: Coupette
Garnish: None
Method: Stirred and strained
20ml Johnnie Walker Gold Label
20ml Grand Marnier
20ml Espresso
20ml Chocolate syrup
Tags: Abdou El Asfar, bartender, cocktail, Diageo, Johnnie Walker, world class, WorldClassLive
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World Class Bartender: Shigeki Yoshida, Japan
Saturday, February 9th, 2013
Here’s a look at Shigeki Yoshida, World Class Bartender from Japan
And this is one of the beautiful cocktails he made for Ueno-San and me in the Cocktail Mastery Round
Here are the recipes for the drinks that Shigeki served during the Retro-Chic round.
Classic Chic – Aviation
Glass: Cocktail
Garnish: Maraschino cherry
Method: Shake and strain
60ml Tanqueray No. TEN
10ml Maraschino
5ml Crème de violette
15ml Lemon juice
Twisted Chic – Silk Stocking for Breakfast
Glass: Cocktail
Garnish: Cinnamon powder
Method: Dry shake, wet shake and strain
60ml Don Julio Reposado
15ml Cream
10ml Maple syrup
2 Egg yolks
Tags: bartender, cocktail, Diageo, Don Julio, gaz regan, Shigeki Yoshida, Tanqueray No. TEN, world class, WorldClassLive
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World Class Bartender: Devender Seghal, India
Saturday, February 9th, 2013
Here’s a glimpse of Devender Seghal who represented India in the Rio finals.
Devender’s showing off with his double strain in this picture! He’s a great guy, though, and he’s kept in touch with me regularly since we met.
These are the recipes for the drinks that Devender served during the retro-chic challange
Classic Chic – Whisky Sour
Glass: Rocks
Garnish: Angostura Bitter stripe
Method: Dry shake, wet shake and strain
50ml Johnnie Walker Gold Label
22.5ml Lemon Juice
22.5ml Honey Syrup
1 Egg White
Twisted Chic – Lip Twister
Glass: Martini
Garnish: Orange twist
Method: Shaken & double Strained
30ml Ron Zacapa 23
15ml Henessey VSOP
22.5ml St. Germain
2 barspoons Lime Juice
7.5ml Sugar Syrup
Tags: bartender, cocktail, Devender Seghal, Diageo, Johnnie Walker, Ron Zacapa, world class, WorldClassLive
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World Class Bartender: Harley Gurnawan, Indonesia
Saturday, February 2nd, 2013
Here’s a glimpse of Harley Gurnawan, 2012 World Class Finalist from Indonesia
Harley was absolutely delightful.
He always had a smile on his face, and he was great fun to be around.
If I lived in Indonesia, Harley’s bar would be my local, for sure.
Here are the recipes for the drinks that Harley made in the Retro-Chic round
Harley Gurnawan, Indonesia
Classic Chic – Blood & Sand
Glass: Coupette
Garnish: Fresh cherry
Method: Shaken and strained
50ml Johnnie Walker Gold Label
20ml Cherry Heering
15ml Sweet vermouth
20ml Orange juice
Twisted Chic – Ruby Rosita
Glass: Coupette
Garnish: Dehydrated orange slice
Method: Stir and strain
50ml Don Julio Reposado
20ml LBV Port
10ml Lillet Blanc
15ml Aperol
1 dash Orange bitters
Tags: Aperol, bartender, cocktail, diageo's world class, Don Julio, gaz regan, Harley Gurnawan, Johnnie Walker, Johnnie Walker Gold Label, Lillet Blanc, world class, WorldClassLive
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World Class Bartender: Vasilis Kyritsis, Greece
Saturday, February 2nd, 2013
Here’s a Glimpst of Vasilis Kyritsis, the 2012 finalist from Greece
This was one of Vasileios’ more intense moments!
And here are the resipes for the drinks he made for Ueno-San and me during the cocktail Mastery Round. They were pretty delicious drinks.
El Draque
Glass:
Garnish: Mint leaves
Method: Old Fashioned
60ml Zacapa 23
1 dash Aromatic Bitters
20ml Lime juice
Soda water to top
12 Mint leaves
2 barspoons White sugar
The Traditional Twist
Glass: Martini
Garnish: Sour cherry and traditional mastiha dessert and a dash of homemade orange flower on the side
Method: Shake and strain
50ml Tanqueray No. TEN
15ml Skinos Mastiha
15ml coconut Puree
3 dashes Homemade rose water 3 dashes
1 baspoon Homemade Greek sour cherry liqueur
10ml Lemon juice
Tags: Diageo, diageo's world class, Tanqueray No. TEN, Vasileios Kyritsis, world class, WorldClassLive, Zacapa 23
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World Class Bartender: Tim Philips, Australia
Sunday, January 20th, 2013
Here’s Tim Philips, Australia’s finalist in Rio, and ultimately the winner of World Class 2012.
Let me take time here to say something from the heart:
Tim Philips: Nobody Does it Better. Nobody.
Here are Tim’s recipes from the Retro-Chic round:
Morning Glory Fizz
Glass: Collins
Garnish: None
Method: Dry shake, wet shake and top with soda
60ml Talisker
20ml Lemon juice
20ml Gomme
10ml Egg white
Dash Absinthe
Soda to top
Hot Toddy Australis
Glass: Toddy
Garnish: Cinnamon quill
Method: Muddle ginger, combine remaining ingredients and strain
50ml Johnnie Walker Gold Label
30ml Hot water
15ml Honey
1 Cinnamon quill
Thumbnail Ginger
Tags: Diageo, Johnnie Walker, Talisker, Tim Philips, world class, WorldClassLive
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World Class Bartender: Tom Wood, Hong Kong
Saturday, January 19th, 2013
Tom Wood, World Class Bartender from Hong Kong, strutted his stuff admirably in Rio, and he was great fun to hang out with, too!
Vesper
Glass: Martini
Garnish: Lemon twist
Method: Shake and fine strain
45ml Tanqueray 10
15ml Ketel One
10ml Lillet Blanc
Tags: Diageo, Diageo World Class, Ketel One, Tom Wood, world class, WorldClassLive
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World Class Bartender: Andy Mil, Great Britain
Tuesday, January 15th, 2013
Here’s a shot of Andy Mil, World Class Bartender from the UK, and a man with one of the best patters I ever did hear.
These are his recipes from the Retro-Chic Round.
Classic Chic – Cosmopolitan
Glass: Cocktail
Garnish: Flamed orange twist
Method: Shake and strain
30ml Ketel One Citroen
30ml Cointreau
15ml Cranberry
10ml Lime juice
Twisted Chic -Sugar Muma
Glass: Cocktail
Garnish: Lemon zest discarded, floating mint leaf
Method: Shake and strain
50ml Don Julio Anejo
20ml Orgeat
10ml Campari
40ml Pineapple juice
30ml Lime juice
Tags: andy mil, Diageo, Don Julio, gaz regan, Ketel One, world class, WorldClassLive
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World Class Bartender: Alexis Taoufiq, France
Sunday, January 6th, 2013
Alexis Taoufiq, Finalist in Rio from France, showed a flair for sophisticated French style when he made drinks for Ueno-San and me.
Well done, Alexis!
Here are Alexis recipes from the Retro-Chic round
Mai Tai
Glass: Tiki mug
Garnish: Lime zest and mint leaves
Method: Shake and strain
50ml Zacapa 23
20ml Cointreau
20ml Orgeat Syrup
20ml Lime juice
Coronation Sling
Glass: Absinthe glass
Garnish: Lime wedge
Method: Shake all except champagne, strain and top with champagne
40ml Ciroc
20ml Peter Heering
5ml honey
10ml Lime juice
40ml champagne
2 thumbs Root ginger
Tags: Alexis Taoufiq, ciroc. peter heering, Cointreau, Diageo, gaz regan, world class, WorldClassLive, Zacapa 23
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World Class Bartender: Dennis Zoppi, Italy
Friday, December 28th, 2012
Dennis Zoppi, Italy’s finalist in the 2012 Diageo World Class Bartender competition, certainly has a flair for the dramatic!
Classic Chic – Vesper Martini
Glass: Martini
Garnish: Lemon zest
Method: Shake and strain
60ml Tanqueray No. TEN
15ml Ketel One vodka
7.5ml Lillet Blanc
Twisted Chic – Bloody Experience
Glass: Old fashioned
Garnish: Tomato flower, basil leaf and lemon glass stick
Method: Thrown and strained
45ml Ketel One vodka
90ml Tomato juice
15ml Grapefruit juice
10ml Sugar syrup
5ml Tio Pepe Fino sherry
4 drops Worcester sauce
5 dashes celery salt
2 dashes white pepper
Tags: bartender, cocktail, Dennis Zoppi, Diageo World Class, Ketel One, Lillet, Tanqueray No. TEN, WorldClassLive
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World Class Bartender: Jimmy Barrat, Dubai
Friday, December 28th, 2012
Here’s a glimpse of Jimmy Barrat, 2012 World Class Finalist from Dubai, and one of the most creative bartenders I ever did see.
And here are the drinks he made for the Retro-Chic round
Rosita
Glass: Rocks
Garnish: Half slice of lemon orange and lime, and lime zest (discarded)
Method: Build over hand-cracked ice
30ml Don Julio Reposado
30ml Campari
15ml Noilly Prat
15ml Carpano Antica Formula
2 dashes Orange bitters
Pink Delilah
Glass: Martini
Garnish: Grapefruit zest
Method: Shaken and fine strain into chilled glass
50ml Tanqueray No. TEN
7.5ml Cointreau
2 dashes Grapefruit bitters
25ml Fresh Pink Grapefruit Juice
2.5ml 1.1 sugar syrup
Tags: bartender, Campari, Carpano Antica Formula, cocktail, Cointreau, Diageo, Diageo World Class, Dubai, Jimmy Barrat, n Julio, Noilly Prat, Tanqueray, WorldClassLive
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World Class 2012: Olivier Jacobs, Belgium
Thursday, December 27th, 2012
Olivier Jacobs,2012 Finalist from Belgium, was such a classy chappie, and his drinks were pretty classy, too.
Here are the recipes he used for the Retro-Chic round
Aviation
Glass: Cocktail
Garnish: Lemon zest
Method: Shake over ice, served neat
Menage à Trois
45ml Tanqueray No. TEN
20ml Marasquino
2bsp Creme de violette
13ml Lemon juice
Menage à Trois
Glass: Cocktail
Garnish: Basil leaves
Method: Shake over ice, served neat
45ml Tanqueray No. TEN
10ml Maraschino
10ml Crème de violette
20ml Lemon juice
15ml Egg white
5 Raspberries
5 Basil leaves
Tags: bartender, Diageo, gaz regan, Olivier Jacobs, Tanqueray No. TEN, WorldClassLive
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World Class 2012: Adrian Vega, Costa Rica
Monday, December 24th, 2012
Let’s have a round of applause for Adrian Vega, the 2012 World Class finalist from Costa Rica, and one of the happiest bartenders I ever did see! Great to meet you, Adrian.
Here are Adrian Vega’s recipes from the retro-chic round
Classic chic – Rob Roy
Glass: Cocktail
Garnish: Cherry
Method: Stirred and strained
45ml Scotch whisky
25ml Sweet vermouth
1 Dash Angostura bitters
Twisted chic – Red Rider
Glass: Cocktail
Garnish: None
Method: Stirred and strained
45ml Tanqueray No. TEN
30ml Port
15ml Honey
Tags: Diageo, Tanqueray, world class, WorldClassLive
Posted in World Class Bartenders 2012 |
World Class 2012: Matias Grosso, Princess Cruises
Monday, December 24th, 2012
Matias Grosso, the 2012 finalist representing Princess Cruises, had a fabulous personality, and his drink-making skills were extraordinary, too. Hope our paths cross again, Matias.
Here are Matias’ recipes from the retro-chic round.
Blood and Sand
Glass: Coupette
Garnish: Flaming orange zest
Method: Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled Coupette glass
1 oz JW Gold Reserve
3/4 oz Cherry Heering
3/4 oz Rosso Vermouth Carpano
3/4 oz Orange Juice
The Fencer
Glass: 6 oz Martini Glass
Garnish: Orange twist
Method: Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled 6 oz Martini glass Tanqueray Nº10 1 oz
Campari 1/2 oz
Dry Vermouth Carpano 1/2 oz
Cointreau 1/4 oz
Absinthe 1/4 oz
Tags: Diageo, Johnnie Walker, Tanqueray, world class, WorldClassLive
Posted in World Class Bartenders 2012 |
World Class 2012: Paulo Freitas, Brazil
Friday, December 14th, 2012
Here’s a glimpse of Paulo Freitas, 2012 finalist from Brazil. Paulo sure as heck knows how to shake that thing!
Here are the recipes that Paulo used in the Retro-Chic round
Classic Chic – Bloody Mary
Glass: Rocks
Garnish: Salt Rim, Celery Stick and Grapefruit
Method: Thrown
50ml Ciroc
90ml Tomato Juice
5 dashes Worcester sauce
10ml Red Grapefruit Juice
2 dashes Tabasco
Twisted Chic – Orfeu da Conceição
Glass: Cocktail Glass
Garnish: Grapefruit twist
Method: Shake and Strain
50ml Johnnie Walker Blue Label
50ml Red Grapefruit Juice
25ml Maraschino Liqueur
25ml Punt & Mes
Tags: Ciroc, Diageo, Johnnie Walker Blue Label, Paulo Freitas, world class, WorldClassLive
Posted in World Class Bartenders 2012 |
World Class 2012: Pavol Kazimir, Dominican Republic
Monday, November 26th, 2012
Here’s a glimpse of Pavol Kazimir, 2012 finalist from the Dominican Republic. Pavol’s Mai Tai was a drink of great beauty!
These are the recipes that Pavol used in the retro-chic round.
Classic Chic – Mai Tai
Glass: Cocktail
Garnish: Lime slice, mint sprig
Method: Shake and strain
60ml Zacapa 23
22.5ml Cointreau
22.5ml Orgeat
15ml Lime juice
Twisted Chic – French 10
Glass: Flute
Garnish: Grapefruit zest
Method: Shake, strain and top up with tonic
60ml Tanqueray No. TEN
22.5ml Honey
10ml Lime juice
Tonic to top
Tags: Diageo, Pavol Kazimir, Tanqueray No. TEN, world class, WorldClassLive, Zacapa 23
Posted in World Class Bartenders 2012 |
World Class 2012: Tree Mao, China
Saturday, November 17th, 2012
Here’s a glimpse of Tree Mao, 2012 finalist from China, and a man who I’m proud to call a friend. Cheers, Tree!
The drink pictured over on the right was the cocktail that Tree made for Ueno-San and me in the Cocktail Mastery round–it was pretty fabulous. Below are the recipes that he used in the Retro-Chic round.
Classic Chic – Aviation
Glass: Martini
Garnish: Orange zest
Method: Shake and strain
50ml Tanqueray No. TEN
20ml Maraschino
20ml Lemon juice
1 barspoon Crème de Violette
Twisted Chic – Kiss in the Dark
Glass: Martini
Garnish: Orange zest, maraschino cherry
Method: Stir and strain
40ml Tanqueray No. TEN
20ml Dry Vermouth
15ml Apricot brandy
10ml Crème de Cassis
Tags: Diageo, Tanqueray No. TEN, Tree Mao, WorldClassLive
Posted in World Class Bartenders 2012 |
World Class 2012: Bert Jachman, Austria
Tuesday, November 13th, 2012
Here’s a glimps of Bert Jachman, 2012 finalist from Austria, and below you can see the recipes he used in the cocktail mastery round, and a picture of Ueno-San and me sharing a sip of Bert’s fabulous DCI Swizzle!
20th Century Cocktail
Glass: Coupette
Garnish: Lemon twist
Method: Shake and double strain
50ml Tanqueray No. TEN
25ml Lillet blanc
15ml Crème de Cacao
25ml Lemon juice
DCI Swizzle
Glass: Julep tin
Garnish: Cherry, mint sprig
Method: Wash cup with mint leaves then discard, add lemongrass and mint leaves, add all ingredients except the tequila and some crushed ice, stir with the lemon grass then pour over the tequila. Top with more crushed ice.
50ml Don Julio reposado tequila
10ml Mozart Black Chocolate Liqueur
1 bar spoon Vanilla essence
3 dashes Grapefruit bitters
1 fresh Lemongrass
20 Mint leaves
20ml Agave syrup
Tags: Diageo, Diageo World Class, Don Julio, gaz regan, Lillet, Tanqueray No. TEN, Ueno-San, WorldClassLive
Posted in World Class Bartenders 2012 |
World Class 2012: Giuseppe Santamaria, Spain
Thursday, October 25th, 2012
Here’s a picture of Giuseppe Santamaria, Spain
Another bartender with a fabulous smile, and a whole lot of style
These are the drinks that Giuseppe made for the Classic Chic round.
Classic Chic – Rob Roy
Glass: Martini
Garnish: Orange twist and cherry
Method: Stir all and strain
50ml Johnnie Walker Blue Label
25ml Sweet vermouth
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Twisted Chic – My Tie
Glass: Old Fashioned
Garnish: Orange zest, cherry and mint leaves
Method: Shake and strain over crushed ice
50ml Tanqueray No. TEN
15ml Grand Marnier
15ml Orgeat
15ml Lime juice
Tags: Diageo, Diageo World Class, Giuseppe Santamaria, Johnnie Walker, Tanqueray No. TEN, WorldClassLive
Posted in World Class Bartenders 2012 |
World Class 2012: Tien Tiep Pham, Vietnam
Thursday, October 18th, 2012
Here’s a shot I took of Tien Tiep Pham, this year’s finalist from Vietnam. This guy did our craft real proud, and a better smile I’ve never seen on a bartender!
There are his recipes from the Retro-Chic round
Classic Chic – Whisky Sour
Glass: Old Fashioned
Garnish: Cherry and half lemon slice
Method: Shake and strain over cubed ice
60ml Johnnie Walker Gold Label
30ml Lemon juice
2 tbsp brown sugar
Twisted Chic – Sparkling Dimples
Glass: Martini
Garnish: Ginger, Buddha’s hand, lemon
Method: Muddle grapefruit, then shake rest of ingredients except champagne, strain and top with champagne
50ml Tanqueray No. TEN
30ml Champagne
15ml Sweet vermouth
3 pieces pink grapefruit
Tags: Diageo, gaz regan, Johnnie Walker, Johnnie Walker Gold Label, Tanqueray No. TEN, Tien Tiep Pham, WorldClassLive
Posted in 101 Best New Cocktails, 101 Best New Cocktails 2012 |
World Class 2012: Supawit Muttarattana,Thailand
Friday, October 12th, 2012
Here’s a picture I took of Supawit Muttarattana, this year’s finalist from Thailand. Supawit was very intense behind the bar, but after he finished concentrating on the job at hand, he always had a fabulous smile on his face.
These are the recipes he used in the Classic Chic round:
Classic Chic – Bloody Mary
Glass: Highball
Garnish: Lemon wedge
Method: Build over cubed ice
45ml Ketel One
120ml Tomato juice
10ml Lemon juice
3 dashes Tabasco
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
3 pinches Salt
3 pinches Pepper
Twisted Chic – Mary by the Sea
Glass: Rocks
Garnish: Cherry Tomato, Olive, Celery
Method: Throw then pour over ice
30ml Talisker 10
90ml Tomato juice
15ml Lemon juice
1 barspoon Balsamic vinegar
1 dash Tabasco
1 pinch Chilli
1 pinch Salt
3 pinches Pepper
Tags: Diageo, gaz regan, Ketel One, Supawit Muttarattana, Talisker, world class, WorldClassLive
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World Class 2012: Stephon Scott, Trinidad
Thursday, October 11th, 2012
Here’s a glimpse of Stephon Scott, this year’s finalist from Trinidad & Tobago. Stephon was a finalist in 2011, too, and this year he really stepped up his game–it was fabulous to see how far he’d come in such short time. Stephon is also great at not taking himself too seriously, and knowing when it’s the right time for a little fun. Just look at his grin and you’ll understand!
These are Stephon’s recipes from the Classic Chic round:
Classic Chic – Clover Club
Glass: Coupette
Garnish: Raspberry
Method: Shake and strain
60ml Tanqueray No. TEN
22.5ml Lemon Juice
15ml Raspberry syrup
1 Egg White
1 barspoon Sugar syrup
Twisted Chic – Trini Lady
Glass: Coupette
Garnish: Nutmeg & cinnamon powder
Method: Shake and strain
45ml Ketel One
15ml Grand Marnier
30ml Lime Juice
15ml Sugar syrup.
Tags: Diageo, gaz regan, Grand Marnier, Ketel One, Stephon Scott, Tanqueray No. TEN, world class, WorldClassLive
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World Class 2012: Armando Archundia, Switzerland
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012
Here’s a picture I shot of Armando Archundia, this year’s finalist from Switzerland. Armando was incredibly stylish behind the bar. He was a joy to behold.
These are his recipes from the Retro-Chic round
Classic Chic – Rob Roy
Glass: Martini
Garnish: Lemon zest and cherry
Method: Stir
50ml Johnnie Walker Blue Label
20ml Sweet vermouth
10ml Dry vermouth
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Twisted Chic – My Last Word
Glass: Martini
Garnish: Cherry
Method: Shake and strain
40ml Don Julio Blanco infused with sage
10ml Green Chartreuse
10ml Maraschino liqueur
10ml Tanqueray No. TEN
20ml Lime juice
Tags: Armando Archundia, Diageo, Don Julio, gaz regan, Green Chartreuse, Johnnie Walker Blue Label, Tanqueray No. TEN, world class, WorldClassLive
Posted in World Class Bartenders 2012 |
World Class 2012: Rickey Gomez, USA
Saturday, September 22nd, 2012
Rickey shook it up real good at this year’s final in Rio. Here are his recipes from the Retro-Chic round:
Ricky Gomez, USA
Classic Chic – Last Word
Glass: Coupette
Garnish: None
Method: Shake and strain
30ml Don Julio Blanco
22.5ml Lime Juice
22.5ml Green Chartreuse
22.5ml Maraschino
Twisted Chic
Glass: Coupette
Garnish: None
Method: Shake and strain
60ml Don Julio Reposado
22.5ml Lime Juice
22.5ml 2:1 Honey Syrup
12.5ml Green Chartreuse
3 Dashes Angostura Bitters
8 drops Tabasco
Tags: Diageo, Don Julio, Rickey Gomez. gaz regan, world class, WorldClassLive
Posted in 101 Best New Cocktails, World Class Bartenders 2012 |
World Class 2012: Rikard Enell, Sweden
Wednesday, September 19th, 2012
Rikard Enell, the 2012 finalist from Sweden, really strutted his suff in Rio. Here are the drinks he made for Ueno-San and me in the Cocktail Mastery round.
Rikard Enell, Sweden
Bijou
Glass: Martini
Garnish: Lemon zest
Method: Stir all and strain
40ml Tanqueray No. TEN
22ml Sweet vermouth
18ml Green Chartreuse
Cloudy Crusta
Glass: Flute
Garnish: Lemon zest and sugar rim
Method: Shake all and strain
50ml Zacapa 23
18ml Lemon
5ml Orgeat
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Tags: Diageo, Rikard Enell. gaz regan, Tanqueray No. TEN, world class, WorldClassLive, Zacapa 23
Posted in World Class Bartenders 2012 |
World Class 2012: Brent Perrimore, South Africa
Thursday, September 13th, 2012
Brent Perrimore, the 2012 finalist from South Africa, made a drink in an Ostrich egg for Ueno-San and me during the Cocktail Mastery round.
Pretty cool, huh?
The egg now sits on the bookcase next to my armchair. Thanks, Brent!
Here are Brent’s recipes from the Retro-Chic round.
Classic Chic – Aviation
Glass: Martini
Garnish: Cherry
Method: Shake and double strain into grapefruit peel-rubbed glass
50ml Tanqueray No. TEN
10ml Maraschino
5ml Crème de Violette
12.5ml Lemon juice
Twisted Chic – Ambitious One
Glass: Martini
Garnish: Lavender sprig
Method: Shake and double strain into Green Chartreuse-rinsed glass
37.5ml Tanqueray No. TEN
37.5ml Cloudy apple juice
12.5ml Sugar syrup
10ml Lemon juice
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Tags: Brent Perrimore, Diageo, gaz regan, Tanqueray No. TEN, world class, WorldClassLive
Posted in World Class Bartenders 2012 |
Ricardo Nava Mendoza, Mexico: World Class 2012
Saturday, September 8th, 2012
Ricardo Nava Mendoza, this year’s finalist from Mexico, wowed us in Rio this year. Here are his recipes from the Retro-Chic round.
Classic Chic – Blood and Sand
Glass: Martini
Garnish: Maraschino cherry and orange zest
Method: Shake and strain
30ml Johnnie Walker Gold Reserve
22.5ml Sweet vermouth
22.5ml Cherry Heering
22.5ml Orange juice
Twisted Chic – Zacapa Negroni
Glass: Old Fashioned
Garnish: Build in glass
Method: Orange wheel
30ml Zacapa 23
30ml Campari
20ml Sweet vermouth
Tags: Diageo, gaz regan, Johnnie Walker, Ricardo Nava Mendoza, world class, WorldClassLive, Zacapa 23
Posted in World Class Bartenders 2012 |
Luis Franco, Panama: World Class 2012
Thursday, August 30th, 2012
Here’s a glimpse of Luis Franco, Panama’s World Class finalist, in Rio this year. Luis was wildly creative when he made drinks for Ueno-San and me, using balsamic vinegar and olive oil in a Jon Julio-based cocktail called Napolitan Dream. And here are a couple more recipes that Luis used during the Classic-Chic round.
Classic Chic – Mai Tai
Glass: Rocks
Garnish: Pineapple and mint sprig
Method: Shake and strain
60ml Zacapa 23
15ml Grand Marnier
15ml Lime juice
30ml Sugar syrup
15ml Pineapple juice
7.5ml Grenadine
Twisted Chic – Eco-politan
Glass: Martini
Garnish: Raspberry
Method: Shake and strain
60ml Ketel One
15ml Grand Marnier
30ml Raspberry juice
7.5ml Lemon juice
15ml Sugar syrup
Tags: Diageo, Don Julio, gaz regan, Grand Marnier, Ketel One, Luis Franco, world class, WorldClassLive, Zacapa 23
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Leslie Cofresi, Puerto Rico: World Class 1012
Friday, August 24th, 2012
Here’s a look at Leslie Cofresi, the 2012 finalist from Puerto Rico. Leslie showed that Latin-American bartenders really stepped up their game this year–they were truly World Class. Here are a couple of the drinks he made in the Retro-Chic challenge
Classic Chic – The Last Word
Glass: Old Fashioned
Garnish: Lime peel
Method: Shake and strain over an oversized ice cube.
22.5ml Tanqueray No. TEN
22.5ml Green Chartreuse
22.5ml Maraschino Liqueur
22.5ml lime juice
Twisted Chic – El Presidente
Glass: Cocktail
Garnish: Grapefruit peel
Method: Stir and strain
45ml Don Julio Anejo
22.5ml Dry Vermouth
15ml Grand Marnier liqueur
7.5ml Grenadine
Tags: Chartreuse, Diageo, Don Julio, gaz regan, Leslie Cofresi, Tanqueray No. TEN, world class, WorldClassLive
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Jesper Host, Norway: World Class 2012
Sunday, August 12th, 2012
Jesper Host, this year’s finalist from Norway, showed strong when he made a Spruce Goose Martini for Ueno-San and me. It was nice and smoky, and very complex (pictured on right)
Here are a couple of Jesper’s recipes for the Retro-Chic round.
Classic Chic – Aviation
Glass: Martini
Garnish: Lemon zest
Method: Shake and strain
40ml Tanqueray No. TEN
20ml Maraschino
10ml Crème de violette
30ml Lemon juice
Twisted Chic – Blood of a Scotsman
Glass: Cocktail
Garnish: Maraschino cherry
Method: Stir and strain
35ml Talisker 10
20ml Dry vermouth
10ml Elderflower liqueur
7.5ml Campari
Tags: Diageo, gaz regan, Jesper Host, Talisker, Tanqueray No. TEN, world class, WorldClassLive
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Denis Kryazhev, Russia: World Class 2012
Monday, August 6th, 2012
Denis Kryazhev, Russia: World Class 2012
Denis showed fabulous bartending skills in Rio this year, and he brought something else to the party that proved him to be a World Class Bartender beyond a shadow of a doubt: A great sense of humor. Denis always wore a great big smile, and, through his translator, he was very quick with a cheeky line, a quip, or a funny observation. Here are a couple of his recipes.
Classic Chic – Last Word
Glass: Cocktail
Garnish: Lime peel spiral and cherry
Method: Shake and double strain
50ml Tanqueray No. TEN
25ml Green Chartreuse
25ml Maraschino
25ml Fresh lime
Twisted Chic – 3M
Glass: Cocktail
Garnish: Lemon zested and floated, a cherry
Method: Stir and strain
50ml Ketel One Citroen
15ml Pimm’s No. 1
25ml Sweet vermouth
10ml Maraschino
1 dash Orange bitters
25ml Lime juice
Tags: Chartreuse, Denis Kryazhev, Diageo, gaz regan, Ketel One, Pimm's, Russia, Tanqueray No. TEN, WorldClassLive
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Aki Eguchi, Singapore: World Class 2012
Thursday, August 2nd, 2012
Aki Eguchi from Singapore showed fabulous style and creativity in Rio this year at the Global World Class Finals. Here are a couple of his recipes:
Classic Chic – Singapore Sling
Glass: Sling
Garnish: Lemon wheel
Method: Shake and strain
45ml Tanqueray No. TEN
20ml Cherry Brandy
10ml Benedictine
60ml Pineapple juice
Twisted Chic – Lucy and Ricky
Glass: Martini
Garnish: 2 cherries
Method: Shake and strain
45ml Bulleit Bourbon
10ml Cranberry juice
4 barspoons Maraschino Cherry Syrup
Tags: Aki Eguchi, Bulleit Bourbon, Diageo, gaz regan, Tanqueray No. TEN, world class, WorldClassLive
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Andy Seo, Korea: World Class 2012
Tuesday, July 24th, 2012
Andy really knew how to shake that thing! Check out his recipes for Classic and Twisted Chic drinks.
Andy Seo, Korea
Classic Chic – Cosmopolitan
Glass: Cocktail
Garnish: Lemon zest
Method: Shake and strain
50ml Ketel One Citroen
15ml Cointreau
20ml Cranberry juice
10ml Lime juice
Twisted Chic – Rose & Nose
Glass: Cocktail
Garnish: Lime zest
Method: Shake and strain
50ml Tanqueray No. TEN
15ml Cointreau
10ml Lime juice
10ml Cranberry juice
15ml Egg white
5ml Honey
Tags: @WorldClasLive, Andy Seo, Diageo, gaz regan, world class, WorldClassLive
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Fjalar Goud, Netherlands: World Class 2012
Saturday, July 21st, 2012
Fjalarand I partied together in Amsterdam a few years ago, so it was great to see him again in Rio this year. During one of the final challenges I asked him to make me a drink that contained Chartreuse, and no fruit juices. The result was stupendous, and Fjalar was thoughtful enough to send me the recipe via facebook. Here it is–simple and delicious.
The Herbal Don
Recipe by Fjalar Goud, Netherlands
60 ml Don Julio blanco
10 ml Green Charteuse
10 ml Agave syrup
2 dashes orange bitters
Stir with ice a little longer then normally, and strain in a nice cold coupe. Garnish with a thick orange zest.
Tags: Diageo, Fjalar Goud, gaz regan, world class, WorldClassLive
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Abdou El Asfor, Morocco: World Class, 2012
Thursday, July 19th, 2012
Abdou El Asfor, 2012 finalist from Morocco, showed really well in our Cocktail Mastery challenge, despite being hindered by the lack of dry ice, something, he needed for his presentation. Using exotic Moroccan spices, though, he fair dazzled Ueno-San and me with his innate sense of style, and a couple of beautiful cocktails.
Here’s a recipe for the drink that Abdou presented in the Retro-Chic challenge:
Man in Black
Glass: Coupette
Garnish: None
Method: Stirred and strained
20ml Johnnie Walker Gold Label
20ml Grand Marnier
20ml Espresso
20ml Chocolate syrup
Recipe courtesy Class Magazine
Tags: Abdou El Asfor, Diageo, gaz regan, Ueno-San, world class, WorldClassLive
Posted in bartenders, World Class Bartenders 2012 |
All Hail Tim Philips!
Saturday, July 14th, 2012
2012 Winner of the
Diageo Global World Class Bartender Competition
AND DESERVEDLY SO
I witnessed incredible talent from this year’s finalists, and more than a few of them could have easily been this year’s World Class winner. If it wasn’t for Tim Phillips.
He stood tall among a sea of giants.
Well done, Tim.
Tags: Diageo, gaz regan, Tim Philips, world class, WorldClassLive
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Six of the Best
Wednesday, July 11th, 2012
Here we present six of the world’s best bartenders. All are finalists at the Wold Class Bartender Competition in Rio, 2012,
Abdou El Asfor, Morocco
Andy Seo, Korea
Aki Eguchi, Singapore
Denis Kryazhhev, Russia
Fjalar Goud, Netherlands
Jesper Host, Norway
Tags: Abdou El Asfor, Aki Eguchi, Andy Seo, Denis Kryazhhev, Diageo, Fjalar Goud, gaz regan, Jesper Host, world class, WorldClassLive
Posted in World Class Bartenders 2012 |
Happy World Class Birthday Salvatore!
Sunday, July 8th, 2012
The Luverly Eliana Martins Pessanha, aka Miss Rio, took us on a tour of cachaca bars yesterday to help celebrate Salvatore Calabrese’s birthday.
It was a World Class Bar Crawl!
We Started out at the Acadamia da Cachaca
Dennis Tamse, gaz, Peter Dorelli, Salvatore Calabrese, DaLe DeGroff, Ueno-San, and Bob Nolet of Ketel One
After tasting, oh, about 27 different Cachacas (they have over 100 bottlings there, and many of them are just sublime spirits), we toddled off to Astor
Where we met Carlos, a simply splendid bartender!
And a Trio of Girls from Ipenina!
And Salvatore gave Dale sone Serious Words of Wisdom
Happy Birthday, Salvatore!
Tags: Bob Nolet, Dale DeGroff, Dennis Tamse, Diageo, gaz regan, peter dorelli, salvatore calabrese, Ueno-San, world class, WorldClassLive
Posted in Gazzers, Travels and Adventures |
World Class Rio, 2012 July 7: Christ the Redeemer
Saturday, July 7th, 2012
No trip to Rio is complete without a visit to see Christ the Redeemer Statue, right?
The sight of this brought tears to my eyes, just like my first glimpse of the Taj Mahal during last year’s World Class event.
Here’s the gang I was hanging with
Dennis Tamse, Spike Marchant, Dale DeGroff, Tim Judge, Ueno-San, and Bob Nolet
Truly a World Class Crew, right?
All in All it was Certainly a World Class Day
Thanks Diageo!
Tags: Bob Nolet, Dale DeGroff, Dennis Tamse, Diageo, gaz regan, Spike Marchant, Tim Judge, Ueno-San, WorldClassLive
Posted in Travels and Adventures |