Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI) hosted a craft cocktail experience for the holidays at Bradley International Airport’s Black Bear Saloon, which began in December 2021. During the 12 Days of Cocktails event, guests of the fast-casual sit-down venue enjoyed a variety of winter and holiday-themed cocktails featuring selections from within CDI’s spirits portfolio. Brands featured included RumChata, Bacardi Coconut Rum, Tullamore Dew, Patrón Silver Tequila and Gray Whale Gin. Cocktails from the event, which was made possible through CDI’s Trade Development Team, were featured through the New Year. CDI event contributors included Chrissy Amatrudo, Senior Trade Development Manager, Patrón; Stacey Pabst, Trade Development Manager, William Grant; Marissa Fonti, Trade Development Manager, Bacardi; Mike DiNicola, Trade Development Manager, Deutsch and Sterling Vaughn, Trade Development Manager, Moët Hennessy.
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- The Coconut Snowflake cocktail, featuring a blend of RumChata, Peppermint Schnapps and Bacardi Coconut Rum, garnished with coconut flakes.
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- The Naughty Elf Cocktail, featuring Tullamore Dew, coffee, brown sugar and topped with whipped cream.
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- The Silver Bells cocktail: Patrón Silver Tequila, lime juice, ginger beer and a splash of cranberry juice, garnished with a sprig of rosemary.
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- The Partridge cocktail: a blend of Gray Whale Gin, pear purée, ginger liqueur, lemon juice and allspice dram.
Photos courtesy of CDI.
