Espolón Tequila Cocktail Competition Showcases Bar Talent

Gary Dritschler, State Manager CT and RI, Campari America; Jasson Arias, Second Place Runner Up; Angel Pena-Fernadez, Competitor; Andy Adames, Owner, Senor Pancho’s; Ryan Anderson, First Place Winner; Kim Gunderson, Third Place; Anthony DeSerio, Event Judge; Dwayne Manville, Competitor.

Senor Pancho’s in Southbury and Espolón Tequila hosted area bartenders for a cocktail competition on March 20. Bartenders created an original recipe featuring Espolón Tequila as the base ingredient. The competition named Ryan Anderson the first place winner, followed by Jasson Arias, and Kim Gundersen. The event was judged by Anthony DeSerio, United States Bartenders’ Guild Connecticut (USBG CT) chapter member; Andy Adames, Owner, Senor Panchos; Chris Quiroga of Southington; and Don Taylor of Southbury.

: An Espolón Tequila ice luge was featured at the event.

: Angel Pena-Fernadez adding garnish to his cocktail creation.

: Gary Dritschler, State Manager CT and RI, Campari America; Jasson Arias, Second Place Runner Up; Angel Pena-Fernadez, Competitor; Andy Adames, Owner, Senor Pancho’s; Ryan Anderson, First Place Winner; Kim Gunderson, Third Place; Anthony DeSerio, Event Judge; Dwayne Manville, Competitor.