Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI), hosted an amaro education and cocktail class at Harrie’s Jailhouse in Middletown on June 19. Led by Ruvin Bogati, Sales Representative, CDI, and Kristin Koefod, Vice President of HR, Sales and Production, 18.21 Bitters, the event highlighted the 18.21 Bitters line and Amaro Montenegro, Rabarbaro Zucca Amaro and Rucolino Amaro in the basement bar of the venue, the historic 1850s Pameacha Jailhouse. Guests tasted the amaros and then enjoyed cocktails featuring showcased spirits Patron Cristalino Añejo Tequila and Glenfiddich 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish Scotch. Guests enjoyed the Count of Montenegro cocktail, a blend of Glenfiddich 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish Scotch, fresh lemon juice, Amaro Montenegro, Select Aperitivo and 18.21 Bitters in Tart Cherry + Saffron; and the Drunk, Naked and Afraid cocktail: Patrón Cristalino Añejo Tequila, Rucolino Amaro and 1821 Bitters in Japanese Chili + Lime and Prohibition Aromatic.
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- Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI), hosted an amaro education and cocktail class at Harrie’s Jailhouse in Middletown on June 19.
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- Heather Kelly, Co-owner, Harrie’s Jailhouse; Ruvin Bogati, Sales Representative, CDI and General Manager, Fork & Fire; Henry Abbott, Bar Manager, Harrie’s Jailhouse; and Kristin Koefod, Vice President of HR, Sales and Production, 18.21 Bitters.
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- Amaro Montenegro, Rabarbaro Zucca Amaro and Rucolino Amaro.
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- The Count of Montenegro cocktail, a blend of Glenfiddich 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish Scotch, fresh lemon juice, Amaro Montenegro, Select Aperitivo and 18.21 Bitters in Tart Cherry + Saffron.
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- Tastes of Amaro Montenegro, Rabarbaro Zucca Amaro and Rucolino Amaro.
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- Ruvin Bogati, Sales Representative, CDI and General Manager, Fork & Fire making the Drunk, Naked and Afraid cocktail.
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- Ruvin Bogati, Sales Representative, CDI and General Manager, Fork & Fire with the Drunk, Naked and Afraid cocktail.
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- The Drunk, Naked and Afraid cocktail with Chicago, Chihuahua and classic hot dogs with street corn salad and asparagus salad.
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- 18.21 Bitters in Japanese Chili + Lime, Tart Cherry + Saffron and Prohibition Aromatic flavors.
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- The Drunk, Naked and Afraid cocktail: Patrón Cristalino Añejo Tequila, Rucolino Amaro and 18.21 Bitters in Japanese Chili + Lime and Prohibition Aromatic.
Photos by Michael Leung.
