Fernet-Branca Featured at Litchfield Cocktail Competition

Hartley & Parker Limited, Inc., hosted a cocktail competition highlighting Fernet-Branca at @ the Corner in Litchfield on June 13. Seven local bartenders competed, creating their best cocktails featuring the iconic Italian brand for a panel of blind judges: Demetra Modeen, Key Account Manager, Hartley & Parker Limited, Inc.; Jen Chapin, Vice President of Sales, Branca USA; and David Avery, Regional Portfolio Manager, Branca USA. The winner was Andres Monroy, Viron Rondo Osteria/1928 Cocktail Club, who received a custom Fernet-Branca bicycle and swag bag, which included a Fernet-Branca cocktail book, apparel and collectibles. The runners-up were Alfredo Gonzales, @ the Corner South St., and Justin Garvy, Republic Gastropub, who, along with all the participants, received Fernet-Branca-branded prizes. Fernet-Branca, a style of amaro originating in Italy, was first formulated in Milan in 1845 and is one of the best-known Italian bitters, with 27 herbs, roots and spices that make up its formula.

: Hartley & Parker Limited, Inc., hosted a cocktail competition highlighting Fernet-Branca at @ the Corner in Litchfield on June 13.

: Fernet-Branca was highlighted during the June 13 cocktail competition.

: All of Hartley & Parker Limited, Inc., except where indicated: David Avery, Regional Portfolio Manager, Branca USA; Jayne Lanphear, Owner, @ the Corner; Aimee Brassard, @ the Corner; Ted Rozum; Faith Raymond; Paul Jaronko; Kellen Corrigan, Owner, @ the Corner; Demetra Modeen; and Kristy Romano.

: First-place winner Andres Monroy, Viron Rondo Osteria/1928 Cocktail Club.

: Monroy’s cocktail, Delerio, a blend of Old Tom Gin, Fernet-Branca, vanilla syrup, cinnamon syrup, lime juice, topped with ginger beer.

: Runner-up Alfredo Gonzales, @ the Corner.

: Gonzales’ cocktail, Sweet Emotion, featured Fernet-Branca, Meletti 1870 Bitter, strawberry cayenne cordial and clarified lime juice, topped with ginger beer.

: Runner-up Justin Gavery, Republic Gastropub.

: Gavery’s cocktail, Pampelmo Branca, a blend of Fernet-Branca, lemon juice, Aperol, Giffard Pamplemousse Liqueur, grapefruit bitters and orgeat.

: Competitor Chris Montana, Mix Prime.

: Montana’s cocktail, Dr. Feelgood, a blend of Plantation Dark Rum, Fernet Branca, lemon juice and grilled pineapple syrup.

: Competitor Dylan Jefferis, Parkville Market.

: Jefferis’ cocktail, Double Dare 2000, featured Fernet Branca, gin, amaretto, white crème de cacao, coconut cream, pandan-infused coconut milk and pineapple juice.