
Foxwoods Resort Casino hosted its second annual Cocktail Carnival on Aug. 20, featuring fair-themed signature cocktails, food and entertainment. Guests enjoyed beverage tastings and cocktails in the ballroom and on the casino’s Fox Tower Lawn and terrace, poured by representatives from many of the state’s beverage suppliers and distributors, along with festival eats, including deep-fried Oreos, cotton candy and corn dogs. Other amusements included lawn games, fortune tellers and caricature artists, along with stilt walkers and jugglers who contributed to the day’s carnival theme.
- Foxwoods Resort Casino hosted its second annual Cocktail Carnival on Aug. 20, featuring fair-themed signature cocktails, food and entertainment.
- Ed Sherman Jr., Caledonia Spirits with a Bee’s Knees cocktail featuring Barr Hill Gin and RIPE Bar Juice Classic Lemon Sour.
- Lawson MacCallum and Paula Griffin, Ole Smoky Tennessee Whiskey.
- Jeff Conelius, Craft Spirits Specialist, Allan S. Goodman and Lisa Kazersky, New England Market Manager, Breckenridge Distillery highlighting Breckenridge Bourbon Whiskey and Vodka.
- Lucas Savage and Shannaya Rodriguez at Baileys’ Treat Bar.
- Melissa Westover, Allan S. Goodman highlighting 1800 Coconut Tequila.
- Doug Carley, Allan S. Goodman showcasing Jose Cuervo Playa Mar Lime Hard Seltzer.
- Akie Smith, Brown-Forman and Tim Schultz, Allan S. Goodman highlighting Jack Daniel’s Gentleman Jack Whiskey and Korbel Brut Champagne.
- Alex Rennie, District Sales Manager, Allan S. Goodman and Judy Rennie.
- Brand Ambassador Trayce Santoro showcasing Teremana Tequila.
- Brand Ambassadors Sarah Claffy and Erin Duggan showcasing Jägermeister Cold Brew Coffee and Jägermeister.
- Paul Mazurek, Trinchero Family Estates; Lisa Parks; and Matt Campbell.
- Deana Thelen, Anthony Michlon and Sue Daddio highlighting Batch & Bottle USA Premium Pre-Batched Bottled Cocktails.
- Dana Bacarella and Nicole DiScala showcasing Espolòn Tequila.
- Alycia Boncimino, Slocum & Sons and Miriam Howard showcasing Bumbu Rum and Créme.
- Brand Ambassadors Sonia Konstantinidis and Jessie Rosa showcasing Belvedere Organic Infusions Blackberry & Lemongrass.
- Brent Muoio, Regional Sales Manager, Northeast, Milam & Greene Whiskey and Julie Del Caneo.
- Stephanie Kristy and Jennifer Arnaboldi showcasing New Amsterdam Vodka Pink Whitney.
- Doug Maloney, Litchfield Distillery pouring Ready-to-Drink Cocktails in Old Fashioned.
- Kelly Radomski and Stephanie Smith, Patrón Tequila.
- Michael Yip handing a cocktail taste featuring Bribón Tequila Blanco to a guest.
- ’Merican Mule’s Steven Hirsch and Brand Ambassador Sierra Little highlighting ’Merican Mule Tropical Mule Craft Cocktail.
- Autumn Fletcher and Lea Pelarinos, Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
- Brand Ambassadors Jon Kot and Lauren Lyngholm highlighting Gray Whale Gin.
- Brand Ambassador Mary Wilson showcasing Teremana Tequila.
- Christine Vogel and Collen Lyon, RumChata.
- Conor Langan and Kevin Langan, Stateside Urbancraft Vodka.
- Alisha Sturges and Vanessa DeMitreo, with Altos Classic Lime Margarita Cocktail and canned cocktails from Jameson, Absolut, Malibu.
- Rachael O’Connell and Melissa Bokoff highlighting Grey Goose Essences Strawberry & Lemongrass.
- Fani Bogoeva and Ashley Thompson showcasing Cincoro Tequila Anejo.
- Kelly Radomski pouring Patron Margaritas into a snow cone.
- Lawrence Savino and Amy Fredericks, highlighting Aperol Spritz bottled cocktails.
- Brand Ambassadors Karissa Diaz and Arlene Morales showcasing Remy Martin 1738 Accord Royal Cognac Fine Champagne.
- Andrea Wooley and Sean Anderson showcasing Deep Eddy Ruby Red Vodka and Deep Eddy Orange Vodka.
- Rachel Landau, Sales Coordinator, Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
- Laura Graham, Kyrö Distillery, highlighting Kyrö Dark Gin.