Connecticut-based brand Fruitful Mixology, in collaboration with distributor Brescome Barton, hosted an industry night and cocktail competition at Boca Oyster Bar in Bridgeport on June 13. Eight local bartenders competed to create their best tequila-based cocktails for judges Evan Beazley, Co-founder and Co-owner, Fruitful Mixology; Anthony Germe, Sales, Brescome Barton; and AJ Polizzi, Manager, Boca Oyster Bar. Brescome Barton Account Development Specialist Paul Murphy organized the event for the brand. Fruitful Mixology flavors include Strawberry, Clementine, Blackberry, Coconut, Apricot, Blueberry, Pink Guava, Mission Fig, Rhubarb, Mango, Papaya, Passion Fruit, Blood Orange, DragonFruit, Smoked Jalapeño, Watermelon and Triple Sec. Owned by local entrepreneurs Shyam Kulkarni, Josh Scavetta and Evan Beazley, the line of premium liqueurs launched in 2021 and is locally made in East Hartford, with each flavor crafted with fresh ingredients and no artificial flavors or colors. The top three winners were: Katelyn Munn, Sign of the Whale; Jaime Caceres, Fish Restaurant + Bar; and Leticia Goncalves, Stanziato’s Wood Fired Pizza.
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- Fruitful Mixology was featured at a cocktail competition at Boca Oyster Bar in Bridgeport on June 13. Connecticut-based Fruitful Mixology liqueurs are made in East Hartford, crafted from globally sourced juices and purees.
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- Winner Katelyn Munn, Sign of the Whale.
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- Munn’s cocktail, Cored in the Act, a blend of serrano-infused tequila and Fruitful Pink Guava, served in a hollowed-out pineapple.
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- Second-place winner Jaime Caceres, Fish Restaurant + Bar.
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- Caceres’ cocktail, Paloma with Benefits, a classic Paloma with a Fruitful Pink Guava twist and spicy tajin rim.
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- Third-place winner Leticia Goncalves, Stanziato’s Wood Fired Pizza.
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- Goncalves’ cocktail, Diablita, a margarita featuring Fruitful Blood Orange and garnished with fresh rosemary.
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- Back Row: Jonothan Podilla, Castello Restaurant; Jaime Caceres, Fish Restaurant + Bar; Katelyn Munn, Sign of the Whale; Tim Bellantoni, Eastend Restaurant; Sydney Luporio, Stanziato’s Wood Fired Pizza; and Daniel Sanchos, 190 Main Bar & Restaurant. Front Row: Evan Beazley, Co-founder and Co-owner, Fruiful Mixology and Leticia Goncalves, Stanziato’s Wood Fired Pizza.
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- Competitor Sydney Luporio, Stanziatos Restaurant.
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- Competitor Dennis Cloke, Fish Restaurant + Bar.
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- Competitor Angelica Sampson, Boca Oyster Bar.
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- Competitor Daniel Sanchos, 190 Main Bar & Restaurant.
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- Competitor Tim Bellantoni, Eastend Restaurant.
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- Patrick Martin, South Bay Restaurant.
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- Jonothan Podilla, Castello Restaurant.
Photos by Lisa Nichols, Bread & Beast Food Photographer.
