The Appleton Estate Rum Tiki Cocktail Competition was held on June 8, 2015 at Max Fish in Glastonbury. United States Bartenders Guild Connecticut (USBG CT) chapter members were tasked with using Appleton Estate Rum to mix four drinks in six minutes for the judging panel. Judges included Brian Mitchell, Corporate Beverage Director, Max Restaurant Groups; Carl Summa, USBG CT Vice President; and Andres Soriano, Bar Manager, Max Fish. The winner was Christtian Quezada.
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- The Appleton Estate Rum Tiki Cocktail Competition. Photos By Michael Leung.
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- The stage is set. Photos By Michael Leung.
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- Competitors receive opening instructions from Brian Mitchell, Corporate Beverage Director, Max Restaurant Groups. Photos By Michael Leung.
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- The cocktails rest on the judging table. Photos By Michael Leung.
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- Brian Mitchell, Corporate Beverage Director, Max Restaurant Groups; Andres Soriano, Bar Manager, Max Fish; and Carl Summa, USBG CT Vice President. At far right, Gary Dritschler, Campari USA, looks on during judging. Photos By Michael Leung.
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- USBG CT members Christtian Quezada, Josh Pekar and Conrad Meurice. Photos By Michael Leung.
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- The winning creation by Christtian Quezada.
Photos By Michael Leung.
