As first place winner of the 2012 Connecticut “Most Inspired Bartender Competition” by GQ magazine and Bombay Sapphire gin, Joe Aceto of Diesel Lounge in New Haven, wins a trip to Las Vegas to compete nationally and a spot in GQ.
Bartender: Joe Aceto
Drink Name: Sparkling Sapphire Sangria
Aceto’s Winning Recipe:
2 oz. Bombay Sapphire gin
.25 oz. Orange Curacao
4 oz. Hibiscus Tea
2 oz. fresh lemon sour
Top with Prosecco
Serve in a wine glass filled with ice and garnished with lemon slices
The August event was held at Ultra 88 at the Mohegan Sun. David Roth, chapter president of the United States Bartender’s Guild (USBG-CT) took second place. Patrick Youngquist from Max Fish took third.
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- 2012 Connecticut Winner Joe Aceto
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- David Roth, in second place, strikes a pose.
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- Kate Dahlen, Bacardi Brand Ambassador and contest judge with contest entrant and USBG-CT member, Matt Cusson.
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- Patrick Younquist, third place, receives his award from Paul Mazurek and Peter Apostrias, both of CDI.
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- Daniel Dziadek, friend of the USBG-CT, a Sapphire model, Patrick Younquist, third place.
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- Kathryn Macavoy from Wood-n-Tap and Paul Mazurek from CDI.
Photos by Michael Leung.
