Opici Family Distributing of Connecticut hosted a cocktail competition featuring Everleaf Non-Alcoholic Aperitifs at Union Kitchen in  West Hartford on Jan. 10. The evening began with a brand education session and tasting led by Daniel l’Anson, Commercial Director and Board Member, Everleaf Drinks, and Anna Lisa Stockwell, On-Premise Wine and Spirits Consultant, Opici Family Distributing. Then, five local bartenders created their best cocktails for judges: I’Anson and Sean Nye, Beverage Director, Milestone. The winners were: first place: Bridget Hurley, The Charles; second place: MeKayla Roy, Union Kitchen; and third place: AZ Rodriguez, Zohara Mediterranean Kitchen. The leading nonalcoholic brand in the U.K., Everleaf Non-Alcoholic Aperitifs are available in three expressions—Mountain, Forest and Marine—each crafted for spritz drinkers and made from sustainably sourced botanicals.

Photos by Lisa Nichols.