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Absolut Espresso Martini Competition Kicks Off in Connecticut

By March 25, 2024Connecticut, Top News

Pernod Ricard and the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, in collaboration with Connecticut Distributors, Inc., hosted one of its two state regional Absolut Espresso Martini Competitions at Foxwoods Resort Casino’s Shrine on Feb. 2. Area bartenders competed in the state as part of the national competition, where they were tasked with making four espresso martinis the fastest for event judges using Absolut Vodka and Kahlúa, the iconic rum and coffee liqueur. The judging panel rated each competitor’s cocktail based on criteria including the straw test, spillage, foam, number of espresso beans and more. The winners were: first place: Lauren Wood, Max’s Oyster Bar; second place: Andrew Stutts, Manager, Elicit Brewing Co.; and third place: Tricia Martin, TJ’s Burritos. Sponsored by the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, the Absolut Espresso Martini Competition is a national contest, with local events in markets across the U.S. taking place between Jan. 1 to Feb. 10. Competitors with the fastest times and fewest penalties from each local competition were named the winners. The Tales of the Cocktail Foundation was set to notify finalists by Feb. 16 to participate in the East or West Regional Championships in Boston and San Diego, respectively. The top three bartenders from the East and West Championships in the U.S. will win a trip to Stockholm to visit the home of Absolut Vodka and participate in the Absolut Akademi program.

 

Photos 10-13 by Erik Lorch.

 

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